In Brief:


A lovely, honest example of the iconic 'Frogeye' Sprite
Finished in Old English White over a Red interior with White piping
Owned by The Vendor for the last 42 years
2 former keepers (since 1980)
Accompanied by a full cabin tonneau cover, soft top, hood frame and detachable side screens
Restored between 1980 and 1984 and fitted with later 1098cc A-Series engine


Auctioneer's Notes:

A lovely, honest example of the instantly recognisable Austin-Healey 'Frogeye' Sprite, finished in Old English White over a contrasting Red interior with White piping.

Owned by The Vendor for an impressive 42 years, this home-market right-hand-drive example has had just two former keepers recorded since 1980 and represents a particularly appealing long-term ownership car. Restored between 1980 and 1984, it was re-registered in September 1980 and has remained with The Vendor for the vast majority of its life since. During the restoration, the original-style 948cc engine was replaced with ...