1966 Austin Healey Sprite Series 3 1098cc Barn Find

1966 Austin Healey Sprite S 3 convertible British sports car 1098 cc engine with twin SU's This is a running restoration project/barn find which is solid enough but filler is present in the panels and paintwork is rough.Floors, inner wings, doors, boot all sound.The engine is sweet with an unleaded head, transmission, diff and mechanics are all sound.Loads of old paperwork including MOT's, the oldest of which is 1985 where the mileage was 06990, the car is now showing 21166 so done very little mileage in all those years.It's last MOT expired in 2018 so gives you an idea of when last fully roadworthy.It's Historic so tax and MOT free now allowing the new keeper to fettle, restore or enjoy improving in their own time.I bought this recently in Cornwall to restore but have a couple other cars in front at the moment including an Esprit which is taking all my time at present so seems a shame to leave it under a luxury fitted outdoor cover albeit well protected from the weather. If it doesn't sell I'll restore over the next couple years as originally planned.The original buff logbook is included and the car still retains its original number and wire wheels.The Jack is present along with lots of invoices including the sale invoice from Beaulieu garage in 2017 for £6500.Before it's driven on the road the brakes will need some service work as the LH front caliper sticks and the brake light pressure switch needs changing.It was taken for a MOT in 2020 where the brakes, Anti roll bar bushes, headlight aim and a leaking fuel hose were picked up. Again a good sign nothing structural and all easy enthusiast fixes. (You can view the MOT history online via the DVLA site)I've only driven it up the road and it seems fine with a nice sound, the clutch could do with a bleed but works.The radio is even working ok along with the original clock.Comes with a Haynes service manual.The paintwork is not good so the first job I planned was to prep, paint and use along with fixing all the loose trims, replacing rubbers, polishing up the chrome then enjoying, I like some patina on classics as it shows they have lived a life and been enjoyed.A more comprehensive restoration was something for retirement as there's still lots life in the old girl yet with some tender loving care applied and some fresh paint.The hood is present but wants a couple repairs or a new cover which isn't expensive, the frame wants a repaint ideally but sound.Please come and view before bidding as these cars are a labour of love and condition is rather subjective. If not Viewing then bid as a barn find restoration car assuming the worst.I may P/X but please ask first and only within e Bay rules.I can arrange delivery at £1 per mile, the car is in Plymouth.Payment by bank transfer or cash only

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