Detail Info for: Austin Healey: Sprite 1959 austin healey bugeye sprite show car beautifully restored

Transaction Info
Sold On:
05/24/2016
Price:
$ 22851.00
Condition:
Mileage:
Location:
Portland, Oregon, 97223
Seller Type:
Dealer
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1959 Austin Healey Sprite
Submodel Body Type:
Convertible
Engine:
1275cc
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1959 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE This is out of an estate in Portland, Oregon. The owner had some of the best British cars on the planet and he spent 7 years building this car. His son said he spent well over $50,000 on the car. It is a rotisserie restoration and won every event it entered. The attention to detail is remarkable. The paint is show quality. The chrome is the best. The body lines, door and hood fit beautifully. The glass and rubber moldings are new. Absolutely no rust and the undercarriage is done to a high standard. The interior is leather and done to show quality. The carpets, dash and door panels are beautiful The speedometer is calibrated correctly. The gauges all work nicely and has a boost gauge. All the knobs are like new. Polished wood steering wheel and careful attention to all the features on the dash. The motor in this is outstanding. Starts and runs like a watch. It has a Spridget supercharger system adapted to the 1275cc engine. This accelerates similar to a Porsche. This has an all-syncro Datsun 5 speed transmission. Fitted with disc brakes and special suspension. Built to be reliable and drives like a dream. Has an original owners manual, period memorabilia and a thick stack of records. The tires are new with alloys. This is an opportunity to own one of the best Sprites in the world. NO EMAILS CALL Sid 503-312-0822 Bidders with less than 10 feedback must call before bidding Ask questions before placing your bids.