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1961 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite
United Kingdom • 31 Dec 2025 • Lot 1228
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Frogeye Sprite, owned since 2002, features its original 948cc engine and 4-speed manual gearbox. Presented in Teal Blue with a matching interior, it has been well-maintained with recent mechanical work and is offered with a valid MOT until June 2026.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, slight wear, minor reconditioning.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
32,776 miles
907 TPE
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Original engine & gearboxLovingly owned by our vendor since 2002Valid MOT until June 2026Heritage CertificateHPI clearSubject to 6.5% + VAT Buyers feesFor more images, click HERECharming, cheeky and utterly irresistibleYou might go looking for one type of classic, but sometimes a classic finds you instead.
This original 1961 Frogeye Sprite did just that.
Authentically presented, mechanically sorted in charming Teal Blue paintwork.
This is a beautifully honest example of one of Britain’s most loveable small sports cars. Background & HistoryA much-loved and carefully maintained Frogeye from long-term ownership.Our vendor told us; “I came across this Frogeye whilst looking for an MGA and immediately fell in love with it.
I purchased this instead.
Along with my family, have had 23 years of pleasure from it.
Whilst I have not done a lot of miles in it, I have enjoyed driving it locally in the good weather and runs out with a local car club.
The car has been maintained by myself and a...
Points of note
£1,260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,478
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 22 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
32,770 miles
Registration Date
1961-03-03
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 23 2025 with 32,770 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive and also axle diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in fulcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 27 2012 with 32,590 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
User Entered:
- steering rack knocking noise
Passed
On Jun 29 2011 with 32,356 miles
Passed
On Apr 23 2010 with 32,206 miles
Passed
On Apr 03 2009 with 32,171 miles
Passed
On Jun 08 2007 with 32,133 miles
Passed
On May 05 2006 with 32,089 miles
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