Sold | 1960 Austin-Healey Sebring Sprite by Peel Coachworks A genuine Sebring Sprite Coupe with exceptional competition history

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1960 Austin-Healey Sebring Sprite by Peel Coachworks A genuine Sebring Sprite Coupe with exceptional competition history

United Kingdom • 9 Apr 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1960 '2214 UE' is a historic rally/race car with a rich history, including participation in Liege-Rome-Liege and other notable races. Offered as a rolling shell after an accident in 1978, it needs significant restoration but comes with original parts, including two engines (one possibly a works 'XSP' 1150cc).

Condition

1

The car is listed as a rolling shell needing significant work due to a past accident. While it includes original fitments and engines, it requires complete restoration, fitting the 'Damaged' category.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

AN543849

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

2214 UE

RHD/LHD:

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'2214 UE's' story began in 1960.

Donald Healey and John Sprinzel were having lunch at the Steering Wheel Club when John Patten walked over to discuss a rally car.

A deal was struck for a Sprite - if Sprinzel would drive the Liege-Rome-Liege that year.

First registered to the DHMC, ‘2214 UE’ was duly entered into the ‘Liege and with Sprinzel driving, achieved a third overall with a class win.

Further success followed with a second in class at the German rally and a fourth in class at the RAC Rally.

During 1961, the registered owner of ‘2214 UE’ was changed to Patten and then it was sold to BRDC member, Mike Reid in October 1961 and Peel Coachworks rebuilt the body as an Alloy Coupé.

The car was then displayed at the Racing Car Show on the Sprinzel stand.

Immediately, it was prepared for racing and it was entered at the May Silverstone GT Race where it finished fourth in class and shortly after it was driven to a second in class finish at the Nurburgring 1000km and returned for fo...