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Constructed in 1970 by the innovative ARK Racing concern, the Ark Sprite stands as one of the most charismatic and technically interesting British GT contenders of its era.

Conceived around the idea of combining the second-generation Austin-Healey Sprite's lightweight proportions with the proven potency of Lotus Twin-Cam power, the Ark Sprite rapidly established a reputation for speed, durability and intelligent engineering.
At its heart lay a highly efficient and reliable Lotus 1600cc Twin-Cam, dry-sumped and mounted as a stressed member within a purpose-built spaceframe chassis.

This sophisticated approach, allied to a close-ratio Ford gearbox, endowed the car with exceptional rigidity and balance.

Power was transmitted through a strengthened Ford Anglia rear axle fitted with a Hewland limited-slip differential, while braking was by Girling discs all round.

At the front, modified Triumph Herald suspension was empl...