Vehicle Description
The Austin-Healey Sprite is a small open sports car which was
produced in the United Kingdom from 1958 to 1971. It was intended
to be a low-cost model that "a chap could keep in his bike shed",
yet be the successor to the sporting versions of the pre-war Austin
Seven. The Sprite quickly became affectionately known as the
"frogeye" in the UK and the "bugeye" in the US, because its
headlights were prominently mounted on top of the bonnet, inboard
of the front wings. The cars featured a 948cc Inline 4 cylinder
engine that pumps out a heart stopping 43hp and was capable of
propelling the Sprite to a top speed of over 80mph.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this lovely cute 1960 Sprite
for your consideration. Finished in Iris Blue, this little car is
in wonderful condition inside and out. The paint is in excellent
shape and the unibody chassis and body are free of dents and
damages. The chrome exterior trim is very bright and has excellent
shine, even the badges are bright and add a splash of color. The
car sits on white steel wheels with chrome factory hubcaps. The
soft top is in great shape as well. The blue interior is excellent
and features dark blue seats with light blue piping. Everything is
in wonderful condition and the clean dashboard and wooden gear
shift knobs are particularly nice as well.
This little car has a little car has tons of history and a lot of
mechanical work has been performed. The 948cc engine is a happy
revver and is said to have been a replacement engine that also has
had the head rebuilt and new head gasket installed as well. The car
also comes with a number of extras including a spare tire, side
curtain windows, window pouches, car cover, under hood side covers,
and a tonneau cover. Offering way more fun that you'd imagine,
these little Sprites are appreciating at a quick rate.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including undercarriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
