Austin Healey Sprite (1959)
for sale
Price: US $27,000.00
Price: US $27,000.00
Judson Supercharged bugeye sprite with Heritage certificate, all receipts including previous ownership dating back to 1975.948 motor 40 over hepolite flat top Pistons, chrome moly rings. All ARP fasteners, stage 2 12 g 202 cylinder head, 1.5 ratio
rocker arms, isky valve train, colin Dodds fast road cam with matching lifters, ceramic coated headers, adjustable electronic ignition, period correct
refurbished judson supercharger, modified weber one barrel carburetor, water
methanol injection for chemical intercooling. Negative grounded electrical
system with a modern fuse box, aftermarket vintage gauges with program
able speedometer. Leather seats, tonneau, side curtains and top. Aluminum
radiator. 1275 waterpump, close ratio transmission with upgraded later model
gears and synchros, 3.90 and 4.22 differential with Peter may double bearing
hubs, uprated hardened late model axle, 4 wheel disc brakes, competition
style 9 spring clutch with heavy duty Springs, colin dodds roller throwout
bearing, mini light like wheels with matching spares, adjustable Carrera
shocks, Speedwell Panhard rod and front sway bar.
Max charger psi is 8
Compression even at 150psi
9.4 to 1 compression on balanced rods
Water methanol injection allows for a cooler charge and raises octane by 30pts.
Vacuum boost switch starts injection at 5 psi boost.
Repainted in 2015
Engine rebuilt in spring of 2016.
update: 2016-09-14
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1959 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | an5-l/12243 | Mileage: | 119 |
Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Make: | Austin Healey |
Transmission: | Manual | Model: | Sprite |
Body Type: | Convertible | Engine: | 948 |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Drive Type: | RWD |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Options: | Leather Seats |
Exterior Color: | Blue | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Interior Color: | Black | For Sale By: | Private Seller |