Austin Healey - Sprite Mk1 Frogeye - 1959

Austin-Healey Sprite Mk1 ''Frogeye'' in very good, driving condition! In family ownership for approx. 28 years. Made in the combination Primrose yellow and a black interior with classic bucket seats. The Sprite has been prepared as a real driver's car. Therefore, the car is equipped with a faster 1275cc engine and a Ripcase gearbox, stabilizer rod, aluminium radiator and valve cover, front fog lamps, height-adjustable interior mirror, larger aluminium tank, wooden steering wheel, 12V plug for navigation, boot rack, front disc brakes and the sought after spoke rims. Also a partial stainless steel exhaust system with a special exhaust manifold! This Healey has a tonneau cover, soft-top and a main switch. An advantage is that the bonnet hinges forward, maintenance can be done more easily. The Sprite is nicknamed "Frogeye" and "Bugeye" because if its typical rounded headlights. This beautiful Sprite has of course sustained some signs of wear such as minor blisters under the paint on the A-pillar. (Please see the detailed photos) . You are more than welcome to view this car in our showroom and to take it for a test drive before you place a bid. This vehicle can be viewed and picked up in Oldemarkt, the Netherlands. DUE TO THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS SITUATION, WE’RE HAPPY TO KEEP YOUR PURCHASED CAR IN OUR INDOOR STORAGE FACILITY FREE OF CHARGE.