For Sale: 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite in St. Louis, Missouri

Vehicle Description

1966 Austin-Healey Sprite – Custom One-Off Hot Rod | Unique, Lightweight, and Fully Sorted

Offered for sale is a truly special 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite—an extensively modified, lightweight custom build that blends classic British charm with period hot-rod attitude. Finished in bright red over a minimalist brown interior, this Sprite has been thoughtfully reimagined from nose to tail and is ready for sunny-day cruises, local shows, or simply putting a huge grin on your face.

Key Features & Highlights

  • 1,098cc Inline-Four Engine
    Smooth, eager, and recently serviced. Fresh oil and fluids. Paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Starts instantly and runs out like a top. 
  • Extensive Custom Bodywork
    • De-bumpered and de-badged
    • Lowered stance (springs up front, lowering blocks in rear)
    • Rear arches rounded and flared
    • Widened rear wheels for a more aggressive footprint
    • Cut-down windscreen for a classic sports racer look
    • Doors filled with removed glass for a clean, purposeful profile
    • Front body seams filled for a smooth appearance
    • Bright red repaint completed under prior ownership
  • Interior Modifications
    • Porsche 914 fiberglass seats
    • Custom handcrafted wood dashboard
    • Fully rewired electrical system for reliability
    • Brown vinyl trim with a simple, driver-focused layout
  • Mechanical & Performance Notes
    • Supertrapp exhaust delivers a raspy, vintage sports-car note
    • Light, tossable, and a complete blast to drive
    • Reliable, sorted, and ready for the next owner

Overall Condition

It presents well as a spirited retro roadster with tasteful modifications that enhance both appearance and performance. It’s a clean, well-executed build that stands out anywhere it goes.

If you’re looking for a vintage British sports car with personality, character, and unique craftsmanship, this 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite is a rare opportunity.

Lightweight, lively, and unmistakably cool—don’t miss your chance to own this one-off driver’s special.

Vehicle Details

  • 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite
  • Listing ID: CC-2024976
  • Price: $25,900 (OBO)
  • Location:St. Louis, Missouri
  • Year:1966
  • Make:Austin-Healey
  • Model:Sprite
  • Exterior Color:Red
  • Interior Color:Brown
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Engine Size:Inline 4
  • Odometer:68148
  • Stock Number:2263
  • VIN:ABL044658
  • Title Status:Clear
Listed By:
Classic Car Studio
1002 Hanley Industrial Ct
St. Louis, MO 63144

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