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Austin Healey Sprite (1960)
for sale

Price: US $16,000.00

Description:

Auction is for my 1960 Austin Healey Sprite. I've owned this car for nearly 28 years. First purchased in 1987 in the Midwest as I had graduated from the university a year or two before and had my first real job. At that time I always wanted a sports car and an Austin Healey Bugeye was just perfect for me! I drove it a lot back then nearly everywhere, and finally succumbed to starting the restoration after 2 years of driving it. I restored it myself over a period of a couple years, including professionally replacing the sagging rear spring boxes with new Moss Motors reproduction items, including floor pans and new springs and all new sheet metal. So there is no structural rust in the chassis. I then moved out west to co-found a business and my life became too busy for it. so stored it it in the Midwest during this time. Finally bringing it out here about 10 years ago. Then in 2007 the 1275 cc engine was tired and needed a rebuild, so opted to restore it again. Engine came out, car stripped to bare metal and repainted. Including engine bay, car interior and exterior. I enclose some pictures of the restoration at that time.
I now use this sprite occasionally in the summer months along with some of my other British sports cars and it runs and drives well. Like all British cars it leaks engine oil and no matter how well I try to stop it even with a new engine build the front and rear seals still drip some. I installed a nearly full race 948 cc engine 3 years ago and it's fitted with a rib case transmission as the smooth case wouldn't work with the upgraded flywheel and clutch. Engine is making around 60-65 hp, which for a 948 is quite good. This car is a driver and paint is in good condition but not perfect. it has couple blemishes here and there in the paint so is a driver not a concurs car. Interior is still from the first restoration in 1989, so is a little worn but still looks good. Car has a fiberglass front bonnet fitted to save weight but I have the original steel bonnet that can be put back on if desired, but it's not painted to match and needs bodywork. The new owner can negotiate that part if they want it with the car. The top bows, side curtains, top and tonneau cover I have all go with the car if it's sold.
Equipment: 948cc recently built engine, 60-65 hp, less than 1000 miles since installation
4 speed manual rib case transmission w/new clutch. Smooth case transmission wouldn't work with the upgraded clutch.
Front disc brakes off early sprite with wire wheels (stops very well much better than the stock drum brakes)
Complete new car wiring harness
Electric fuel pump
New aluminum radiator with Electric cooling fan
Windscreen
is from a 1958 Sprite as I liked the full width snaps on the upper frame which gives a very classic 1950's roadster look. The top I have fits the later windscreen with less fixing snaps. So if you want to drive in the rain you'll need to buy the early top or fit a later 1959+ windscreen to the car.
Auction is
BUY IS NOW
format. Please have your funds available to pay promptly within the time allowed or you forfeit the right to buy this car. Shipping is responsibility of the buyer and I'll work with them to arrange transport if needed. Deposit of $500 to hold car at auction end for the winning bidder by PayPal. Remainder due by cashiers check or cash in 7 days. I reserve the right to remove any bidders with any negative feedback at all. Also if you have less than 10 good feedbacks please email me before you bid or I may cancel your bids. Feel free to email me about any questions you might have. I've been on eBay for nearly 18 years and have an almost perfect track record for both selling and buying. Buy with confidence from a 30+ year British car enthusiast. Thanks for looking and Good luck!

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