1962 Austin Healey Sprite

1098 A series

Clear

For sale is a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite. I purchased this car 4 years ago and have made many upgrades to it. Prior to my ownership it had the engine rebuilt, brake lines, clutch, wheel bearings and a few other items. This is a 1962 model with a bugeye bonnet, standard opening type. It could be changed back if desired. However, you get a bugeye look, all the series 2 upgrades and a locking trunk! Advantages over a stock bugeye include a larger 1098 cc engine and disc brakes. Also has the more robust "ribcage" transmission. I have done the following: Bugeye rear bumperettes New windshield New axles Rebuilt shocks New tires 2011 New old stock correct springs all around new poly bushings New front sway bar New seat foam and covers Rebuilt carbs Pertronics ignition, plugs and cablesPancake air cleaners (includes originals) This car starts immediately, runs, shifts and drives great. There is only very minor body rust (repaired, nothing really visible), and most importantly, minimal underbody rust including rear spring boxes. Paint still looks very good. There are a couple small cracks in the paint on the bonnet where it was applied too heavily. We only drove it in the rain once and recently took it on a 700 mile trip. It gets 1-2 oil changes per year, no more than 2000 miles between changes. Well maintained. Very reliable, I would not hesitate to drive it anywhere. Great oil pressure at all operating temps, quick and good handling. Rebuilt side curtains. Top is old but ok. Very clean. The bad: the engine compartment looks pretty ugly. Underbody has oil and old underseal on it. Drips a little oil like they all do, but doesn't burn any. Heater works but blower not powered and radio not connected. Car is for sale locally, so auction may end early. please email me with questions. I have some underbody pics and video of the car running both hot and cold.