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£19,422
1.3L-Powered 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite 5-Speed
United States • 23 Jul 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite has been extensively modified with a 1,275cc engine and a five-speed transmission, rebuilt and repainted in Old English White. While it presents well after refurbishment, minor cosmetic imperfections and an oil pan leak suggest some ongoing maintenance is needed.
Condition
6
The car has undergone significant refurbishment, including a new engine and transmission, bodywork, and a repaint. However, it has touch-up work and other cosmetic imperfections, and the oil pan is noted to leak. This indicates it's in good condition but requires some attention.
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Manual
Transmission:
AN5L9406
Chassis No:
Odometer:
10,000 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 1.3-Liter Inline-Four SU HIF44 Carburetor Aluminum Cylinder Head Aftermarket Camshaft Roller Rockers PerTronix Electronic Distributor 12-Volt Electrical System Aluminum Radiator Rivergate Five-Speed Manual Transmission Old English White Paint Minator 13" Alloy Wheels Front Disc Brakes & Rear Drums Black Upholstery on Cobra-Style Seats Moto-Lita Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel Center Console Black Soft Top, Side Curtains, & Tonneau Cover Refurbishment Photos
This 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite was purchased by the seller in 2012 as a non-running project, and subsequent refurbishment work that was completed in 2020 involved the installation of a Rivergate five-speed manual transmission as well as a 1,275cc inline-four that was sourced from a 1970 MG Midget.
The engine was bored .030″ over and fitted with an aftermarket camshaft, roller rocker arms, an aluminum cylinder head, a single SU HIF44 carburetor, a Maniflow exhaust manifold, a PerTronix electronic distributor, a gear-reduction ...
Points of note
£1,260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,430
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,478
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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