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- The Autumn Sale 2014
- 1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mk II
1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mk II
Lot Number: 261
1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mk II
This 1962 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MKII
- Sold for: £9,775
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 20th September, 2014 at 2.00pm BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Iris Blue -
DRIVE
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REG NUMBER
263YUW
DESCRIPTION
First introduced at Monte Carlo by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) on the 20th May 1958 as a low-cost model, the Sprite was designed by the Donald Healey Motor Company, who received a royalty payment from the manufacturers BMC. The low cost of £669 was achieved by using a mildly tuned version of the 'A' Series engine and as many other components from existing cars as possible. Manufactured at the MG sports car factory at Abingdon, it was not surprising the success of the design would lead to an MG version which was known as the Midget.
The vendor has informed us that this particular 1962 LHD Austin Healey Sprite was the subject of a major restoration stateside before being imported to the UK by the current vendor. The vendor informs us that the engine is a 948cc BMC A series unit with some modifications including flat top pistons, a 1098 cc cylinder head and a new clutch and pressure plate, the cars current mileage is just under 85000 miles.
The Iris Blue paintwork has been expertly applied and as such there is no evidence of runs or overspray, it is very likely that this car still has its original panels prior to restoration such is the quality of the finish. All chrome work is reported to be in excellent condition throughout. The dashboard retains its original covering and looks great for it, the tiny seats are actually more comfortable than they look although they may appear somewhat upright.
We are told the usefully modified twin carb engine is superbly detailed and starts on the button with no knocks or rattles or leaks to cause any concern whatsoever. The gearbox is reported to be in excellent working condition as are the clutch and braking system. The suspension has clearly been set up with performance in mind and as such inspires confidence when driven enthusiastically.
The vendor believes that this is a very well sorted car that has clearly benefited from living in the States for many years as much of the metalwork appears to be original and is all the better for it. Sold with a fresh MOT this is a cracking little car with bags of fun and charm in equal measures that is just crying out for its next new owner.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 261
- Make
- AUSTIN HEALEY
- Model
- SPRITE MKII
- Registration Number
- 263YUW
- MOT Expiry
- 01/09/2015
- Chassis Number
- HAN6L6256
- Engine Number
- H.7678
- Body Colour
- Iris Blue
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