- Auctions
- The Christmas Classic Car Sale 2022
- 1961 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite
1961 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite
Lot Number: 162
1961 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite
Pretty little Frogeye benefitting from a sympathetic restoration by renowned specialists.
- Sold for: £12,938
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 10th December, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
-
BODY COLOUR
Cherry Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
YET 124
SUMMARY
Pretty little Frogeye benefitting from a sympathetic restoration by renowned specialists.
DESCRIPTION
- Designed by the Donald Healey Motor Company and built by BMC at the MG factory in Abingdon, the Sprite was launched in Monte Carlo immediately prior to the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix
- The unique, one-piece bonnet covered a mildly tuned, 43bhp 948cc version of the BMC's ubiquitous little A-Series engine
- Suspension featured coil springs and wishbones up front, quarter elliptic springs to the rear and lever arm dampers all round
- This example was first registered on 22/03/1961 as YET 124, finished in Cherry Red
- Recent full glass-out respray in its original colour as part of a sympathetic restoration
- New wiring loom, refurbished prop shaft, steering rack and radiator
- This is a really good example of how a Frogeye should look when it's restored correctly
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 162
- Make
- AUSTIN-HEALEY
- Model
- SPRITE
- Variant
- 'Frogeye' Mk1
- Registration Number
- YET 124
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- AN547966
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Cherry Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
95 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
Did you know that you may be able to finance your upcoming auction purchase? Our exclusive finance partner Apollo Capital are able to organise fast pre-approval for car funding on the latest interest rates and terms, minimum £50k lend.
An agreement in principle could see you arrange a finance package so the funds are ready to be paid out when you’ve bought your dream auction purchase. Please speak to their experts for a quote on 01423 590242 or visit apollocapitalgroup.co.uk/iconicauctioneers/.
A classic car or motorcycle is a source of great pride and enjoyment but, whether your car or motorcycle is in storage or on the road, you’ll need a specialist insurance policy. We have partnered with Howden Insurance a leading insurance brokers with a team dedicated to classic cars and motorcycles. They cover a vast array of classic and vintage models and only work with insurers who provide a great service and share our passion for the classic motor industry.
For a personal classic car or classic motorcycle quote, visit:
www.howdeninsurance.co.uk/iconic-auctioneers
Newsletter Sign Up
Keyword Alerts
Would you like to receive personalised keyword alerts when new catalogues go live. If so, please indicate these below
Set a password to save your keyword alerts
Passwords are a minimum of 7 characters and must include an upper case letter, a lower case letter, a number and a special character.
Newsletter
