Austin Healey Sprite (1959)
for sale
Price: US $2,000.00
Price: US $2,000.00
Offered for sale is a very solid, original, running and
driving 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. This was an Oklahoma car for most of
its life, and the only rust on the car is a minor amount on the driver’s floor
underneath the outer seat track (see photos). Sills, rockers, and door posts
are extremely solid. The original light blue paint can still be seen underneath
the current color in many places. The exhaust still has the original bracket to
the bellhousing! This Bugeye runs and handles very well and makes good oil
pressure. It has a new wiring harness installed, front disc brake conversion, new belt, new battery, and new tires last summer. All lights work. The tach and
speedometer are from a later Sprite and are not hooked up.
The bonnet has dents, and the front lower fender and inner
fender areas have been cut for some reason (see photos). The rear clip was
repaired a very long time ago, and a NOS tail section was used. The car was
painted at that time, and the paintwork is poor with cracks and flaking
throughout. First and reverse gears are noisy, and the transmission leaks some
(I believe it is the rear seal).
This is a great opportunity to own a running driving Bugeye
that could be a restore-as-you-drive project or simply left as is. Bugeyes in
unrestored, solid, original condition are becoming extremely hard to find, especially
a usable example such as this. Call or email Austin with questions.
712-301-9743.
update: 2015-07-18
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | AN5L/14160 |
Year: | 1959 | Drive Type: | RWD |
Make: | Austin Healey | Mileage: | 44,138 |
Model: | Sprite | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
Trim: | Bugeye Sprite | Transmission: | Manual |
Engine: | 948cc | Vehicle Title: | Clear |