1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Thanks for stopping by to take a look at our very cool 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye or Frogeye Sprite.  Built for just a few short years. the iconic Bugeye is one of a kind.  This great car was rebuilt throughout to be as close to it's 1960 origins as possible in 2016.  Every part was either completely rebuilt or replaced.

Rarity

Increasingly rare in unmodified form. the Bugeye Sprite is a joy to drive and easy to own.  Hagerty values continue to soar as concours cars approach $40. 00

Exterior.

Correct English Antique white respray a few years ago. the paint buffs out nice and shiny.  

Trim

The chrome bumpers are fresh as are the stainless trim pieces.  Door trim was off and being polished at the time of these pictures. It's back on and shiny now. see pics.

Wheels. Tires

13” standard wheels with Austin Healey caps.  New premium tyres.  New spare tyre and cover.

Engine

948 cc stock motor rebuilt to spec and showing perfect compression across all four cylinders.  Freshly serviced radiator. new water pump. belts and hoses.  Hardened valves for unleaded fuel. All fuel delivery. cooling and electrical is new.  New heater core and all hoses. Polished carbs. Runs excellent.

Transmission

4 Speed Rib Case Manual transmission is rock solid and freshly rebuilt. New synchros and gears.  New Clutch package.  AH shift knob

Braking. Steering

Brakes are excellent and operating properly.  All have been rebuilt. lines and hoses are new. Lever shocks. bushings. etc. Front suspension rebuilt.  Fresh Alignment.

Battery

New Interstate Battery

We are an Interstate battery dealer.  Warranty service is available Nationwide through approximately 60. 00 Interstate dealers.

Service

Fresh service and ready to go! Coolant. oil. filters. hoses and belts. plus plugs. points and condensor are all new. Unless OEM. all parts are NAPA and nationally warranted.

Convertible Top

A full weather kit is included. All parts are new.  Two sets of Bows are included. We have the standard set and the breakdown set that stows much easier in the boot. Side windows are included. A fitted tonneau is included. Storage bags for the top. side windows and tonneau are included. See the pics.

Glass

The glass is in excellent condition.  All weatherstrips have been replaced with new.

Interior

Excellent  upholstery. carpets. dash and door panels. Full wilton wool carpet set including boot. Gauges. lights. switches work properly.

Odometer

The odometer shows 11303 miles and operates properly.  

DMV

The title is clear and all documentation is included.  No back fees are due.  No smog is required for California residents. Very low cost Antique registration for most US States.

Documentation

A thick build book with extensive documentation is included.  Receipts. photos and historical information.  Clear title.  

Please come inspect this great Frogeye Sprite before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. Please keep in mind that this is a used car.  It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your Aunt Betty drives.  If that's what you are after. this is not your era. nor your car.

Please enjoy this video walk around and test drive