25th Mar, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

 
Lot 2191
 

2191

1960 Austin Healey MK1, Frogeye Sprite Registration Number: 416 NPG Date Of First Registration:...

1960 Austin Healey MK1, Frogeye Sprite
Registration Number: 416 NPG
Date Of First Registration: 02/03/1960
Vin Number: AN5/32231
Engine Number: 9C-U-H32389
MOT Expiry:13/03/2018
V5C Present Listing: 5 Former Keepers
Current Mileage Shown: 31,904 miles
948 CC
Red

The Austin Healey Sprite built in Britain between 1958 and 1971 with 4 incarnations, was an open top two seat sports which was designed to be a low cost sports car that could be kept in the shed. When it first went on sale in 1958 it had a price tag of just £669.

This lovely little red example comes complete with soft top, side screens and full wet weather cover. Having been restored in 2004 with photographs it still remains in excellent order, supplied with a large folder full of previous invoices and old MOT certificates. Receipts present for work carried out in 2000 including full engine overhaul, lead free cylinder head, up-rated carburetor, sports camshaft and replacement gearbox. Still with its original buff log book, owners manuals, parts catalogues and a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate of the original factory build. The vehicle was originally supplied in blue but has since been repainted in red.

Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot

Sold for £12,500
Estimated at £12,500 - £14,500


 

The body-work of the Healey is in fabulous order and is testament to the excellent restoration carried out in 2004. The only points worth mentioning are a graze on the n/s/r panel that has damaged the paint and split the skim of body filler. There are a couple of other very small dents and fine scratches on various panels but nothing serious. The interior is in fine order as is under the steel bonnet. All wheels are in good condition and all of the tyres have good tread. Side screens present hood and wet weather gear all in fine condition.

 


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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 25th Mar, 2017

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