For Sale: 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite in Concord, North Carolina

British Racing At Its Best-

The Austin Healey Sprite Mark IV was produced British Motor Corp/British Leyland from 1967 through 1971. It was a very basic sports car powered by a 1275cc OHV 4-cylinder engine.

Serious Racecar With Great History-

That said, this 1967 Sprite is a serious racecar that was built by Billy Coates in 2005 and has been carefully 'tweaked' over the years. The owner has campaigned this Sprite very successfully for the last 16 years in VRG, VDCA and SVRA events. It has consistently been one of the fastest Sprites on the East Coast circuit.

The Sprite is fully race-equipped with the following features:

• All-steel body with black-red finish
• Full halo roll cage
• Wrap-around racing seat w/cloth upholstery, 6-point RaceQuip harness
• 13" Quick release wheel
• Full gauge package incl air/fuel ratio and shift light
• Accusump 2-qt oil accumulator w/electric valve
• 8-gallon ATL fuel cell

Horsepower For Racing-

Horsepower is provided by a 1300cc BMC 'A-Series' 4-cyl OHV engine that was rebuilt in 2021. Output is rated at 130bhp and 106lb/ft and it is backed by a 'dog-ring' 4-speed gearbox. Engine race modifications include:

• Polished, balanced crank
• 4-bolt center main bearing
• JE 13.5:1 pistons, polished rods, ARP bolts
• Comptune head w/ARP bolts and Cometic gasket
• Harland Sharp roller rockers
• Prepped Lucas 25D distributor with Pertronics, MSD box and coil
• Dual HS-4 carbs - Thru-bored w/shaved throttle shafts and butterfly's
• Long center branch header
• Competition radiator
• Remote oil filter/oil cooler

Front suspension upgrades include:

• 500# Coil springs with adjustable perches
• 7/8" Anti-roll bar
• Poly bushings
• Winners Circle comp spindles
• Mini Lite alloy wheels with Hoosier tires
• Disc brakes

Rear suspension features include:

• Offset leaf springs
• Armstong adjustable shocks/panhard bar
• Double bearing hubs
• Center link housing with competition axles
• Drum brakes

The current owner is also offering spare parts (additional) for the car:

• Full unassembled race engine
• Engine blocks, heads, cranks
• Multiple differentials
• Ignition components
• New long center headers (2)
• Dog ring transmission case
• Many more

A race trailer with A/C and finished cabinetry is also available (at additional cost).

This is a serious Sprite for a serious competitor. If you are that competitor, come look at this Healy - it belongs in your pit.

ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS". TRUE MILEAGE UNKNOWN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.