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MG - Austin Healey Sprite version, 1961, very rare and rare colour, MG Midget

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Car location: Berkshire, United Kingdom

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MG - Austin Healey Sprite version, 1961, very rare and rare colour, MG Midget for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.05) based on 67 votes
(MG) - Austin Healey Sprite version, 1961Only 4 previous owners - it's 60 years old!Very rare to find such an early car and one that is an Austin Healey Sprite not Midget. It is essentially the same as a frog eye with the curved doors side screens and dash all different to later models.This one is in its original colour of Highway Yellow. It is a rare colour and with less than 60 of this model remaining in the UK it is probably the one remaining in this colour. It has patina, chips to the paint etc, looks original finish rather than a recent glossy respray.Colour wise its quite a pale yellow, the iPhone makes it look a bit bright! But its nice and mellow, mellow yellow...There is an incredible amount of history with the car.Receipts and bills from the 60s and 70s, 2 binders full! Handbooks, brochures and more, and I have the new style V5 in my name.Mot exempt, road tax exempt and cheap Classic insurance of course. The number plate is the original  3 letters / 3 numbers and the plates themselves are the 'ace peak' aluminium digits which are very expensive plates.There is no rust on the car, structurally or cosmetically and the paint has a great patina.It starts easily and drives very nicely it really is fun to drive and even though it has a 998cc engine it seems very lively and responsive similar to my 1275cc Midget.Gears select nicely, good clutch action, brakes work well including handbrake but they are drum brakes all round.Wheels are the original steels with AH chrome hubcaps, same as Frogeye Sprite.Interior is very good, excellent condition dash, nearly new black carpets and nice trim. A new steering wheel has been fitted too.The black soft-top is new and has never been fitted. There is a hood frame included. Side screens are present and there are a new set of seals for them.Sadly I cannot keep this car as I have just unexpectedly bought a classic Lotus for myself and so this will have to be sold.100% feedback seller.Est. 2017Viewing welcome by appointment, Finchampstead, Berkshire.Delivery available.Tel: 07827 596 125

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