1969 Austin Healey

Sprite Convertible

6 - Cyl.

Manual

HAN9U80720G

Clear

Gasoline

Nice classic 'James Bond' car. Runs grt. garage covered. $7950. obo. On May-20-10 at 11:20:10 PDT, seller added the following information: Production1966-1971 22,790 made[1]Engine(s)1275 cc A-Series I4Wheelbase2,032 mm (80.0 in)[2]Length3,492 mm (137.5 in)[2]Width1,397 mm (55.0 in)[2]RelatedMG Midget MkIII The next upgrade was presented at the London Motor Show in October 1966.[5] Besides receiving the larger 1275 cc engine (which disappointed enthusiasts by being in a lower state of tune than that of the Mini-Cooper 'S'), the Mark IV and its cousin the Mark III MG Midget had several changes which were more than cosmetic. Most notable is the change from a removable convertible top, which had to be stowed in the boot, to a permanently-affixed, folding top of greatly improved design, which was much easier to use. Separate brake and clutch master cylinders were fitted, as car manufacturers' thoughts began to turn to making their products safer.[6] On US market versions the larger engine sacrificed some of its performance from 1968 on, through the use of smog pumps and other modifications to comply with federal emission control requirements. 1969 was the final year the Sprite was exported to the US. Engine: 1966–1971 - 1275 cc A-Series I4, 65 hp (48 kW) at 6000 rpm and 72 lbf·ft (98 Nm) at 3000 rpmCutting costs, BL declined to renew its association with Donald Healey, so the final 1,022 Sprites built in 1971 were simply "Austin Sprites." There was no direct successor, as BL's extensive range already contained the MG Midget, which was identical to the Sprite except for badging, and the similarly dimensioned and priced Triumph Spitfire. On May-21-10 at 07:47:06 PDT, seller added the following information: You will feel Like James Bond when you drive it, although he drove an Austin Martin.