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£11,920
1,275cc-Powered 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite
United States • 15 Aug 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite features a desirable 1,275cc engine upgrade and a recent refurbishment, presented in red over black vinyl upholstery. It comes with a solid history, including a BMIHT certificate and owner's handbook, making it an attractive classic.
Condition
7
The car has undergone refurbishment including an engine upgrade and cosmetic refreshes like replated chrome and new paint. While it presents well, there are minor indicators of its age and use, such as the paint being a later application and tires that are not new, suggesting it's in very good condition with minor wear.
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Manual
Transmission:
AN5L15487
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Odometer:
53,000 miles
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
1,275cc Inline-Four Dual SU Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Red Paint Halogen Headlamps Black Soft Top, Side Curtains, & Tonneau Cover 13" Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps Black Vinyl Upholstery w/White Piping Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel Lap Belts BMIHT Certificate
This 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite was fitted with a 1,275cc inline-four during a refurbishment that was conducted not long before the current owner’s father bought the car in 2010.
Finished in red over black vinyl upholstery with white piping, the vehicle features a four-speed manual transmission, dual SU carburetors, 13″ steel wheels, hubcaps, halogen headlamps, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and lap belts as well as a black soft top, removable side curtains, and a tonneau cover.
This Bugeye was gifted to the current owner in 2023 and is now offered on dealer consignment by the Autobarn Collection—a —with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, an owner’s handbook, Sprite-related books, the removed steer...
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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