Est: £5,000 - £6,000
1960 AUSTIN HEALEY 'FROGEYE' SPRITE
United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 42
Vehicle Details
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Condition
7
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
38,772 miles
3066HX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
In Brief:
A charming, original example of a 'Frogeye' Sprite
Finished in Old English White with a matching factory hardtop over a Red vinyl interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 6 years
Just 4 former keepers
38,772 miles - believed correct
Accompanied by a tremendous history file
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A charming example of the iconic “Frogeye” Sprite, this 1960 car presents well overall and is finished in ever-desirable Old English White over a Red vinyl interior - a colour combination that perfectly complements the car’s playful character.
Owned by The Vendor for the past six years and showing just 4 former keepers, the Sprite displays 38,772 miles, believed to be correct.
Notably equipped with a factory hard top, this example offers added versatility and year-round usability.
It benefits from uprated headlights and carburettors to enhance practicality and drivability, while the original steering wheel is included in the sale alongside the currently fitted alternative ...
Points of note
£1,260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,490
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,478
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 14 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
38,599 miles
Registration Date
1960-05-06
MOT History
Passed
On May 15 2017 with 38,599 miles
Passed
On May 04 2016 with 38,357 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- both front tyres starting to perish
Failed
On Apr 25 2016 with 38,357 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and blowing (7.1.1)
- Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- both front tyres starting to perish
- slight steering column end float
Passed
On Feb 17 2015 with 37,955 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
User Entered:
- 1/slight engine/gearbox leaks
Passed
On Jan 30 2014 with 37,383 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Oct 02 2012 with 37,236 miles
Passed
On Oct 05 2011 with 37,121 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2007 with 36,936 miles
Passed
On Jul 07 2006 with 36,721 miles
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