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£6,900

1971 Austin Healey Sprite Mk IV, 1275cc

United Kingdom • 6 Jul 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This Austin-Healey Sprite Mk. IV, nicknamed "Frog Eye", was fully restored in 1990 with a new Heritage shell and has been meticulously maintained. It features a rebuilt 1275cc engine, upgraded suspension and braking system, and a biscuit leather interior, presenting very well with a clean underside, making it a standout example despite the last MOT being in 2017.

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Condition 

8

The car was fully restored to a high standard in 1990 and has been well-maintained since, with detailed records of all works. The underside is described as clean as the top, indicating excellent condition. Although the report stops in 2016 and the last MOT was in 2017, it has been stored under cover, suggesting minimal deterioration.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

AAN1087564

Chassis No:

Odometer:

93,855 miles

YOX 967K

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Sold with the V5C, keys, old MOT's, history folder, pair of half shafts and a wishbone.

First introduced at Monte-Carlo by BMC on 20th May 1958 and intended as a low-cost model, the Sprite was designed by the Healey Motor Company and was Nicknamed "Frog Eye".

Manufactured at the MG sports car factory at Abingdon, it was not surprising that the success of the design would lead to an MG version known as the Midget.

The final version of the Austin-Healey Sprite arrived in 1966 as the Mk.

IV.

The new model now used a twin carburettor 1275cc version of the proven A-Series engine which it shared with other BMC models such as the Mini Cooper S.

YOK was fully restored to a very high standard in1990 when it received a new Heritage shell.

In 2003 it was owned by Robin Hildick and our vendor bought it in 2007 with a mileage of 87,752 on the clock, today it reads 93,855.

Since that time he kept a detailed list of all works, including a engine rebuild in 2009, piston rings, big end shells a...

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£1,200

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£5,720

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£14,102

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