1960 | Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I

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£18,180
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Description

Auto costruita per il mercato inglese il 14 maggio 1960.  Sottoposta a un completo restauro fra gli anni 1995-98. (La storia del restauro è stata pubblicata sulla rivista Classics del novembre 1999). Presente ampia documentazione fotografica degli interventi eseguiti, Allegato British Heritage Trust Certificate attestante i numeri di serie di telaio e motore e i colori di carrozzeria e interni  corrispondenti.

L’attuale proprietario ha acquistato la vettura, immatricolata come veicolo storico in Belgio, nel 2012 e la ha conservata fino ad oggi con una nuova immatricolazione italiana

Veicolo sempre ben mantenuto con pochissimi chilometri percorsi..  Condizioni  di carrozzeria ancora molto buone con solo piccole scheggiature della vernice nella parte inferiore del cofano. Sedili in pelle in ottime condizioni. Moquette con lievi segni di uso. Motore perfettamente funzionante con buona pressione dell’olio e della temperatura dell’acqua  Cambio originale” smooth-case” revisionato nel 2017. Carburatori revisionati  nel 2019 .  Indicatore del carburante poco stabile.

Car built for the British market on 14 May 1960. Underwent a complete restoration between 1995-98.. (The restoration story was published in Classics magazine in November 1999). Extensive photographic documentation of the work carried out, Attached British Heritage Trust Certificate showing chassis and engine serial numbers and matching body and interior colours.

The current owner purchased the car registered as a historic vehicle in Belgium in 2012 and has kept it to this day with a new Italian registration

Vehicle always well maintained with very few kilometres travelled.   Body condition still very good with only minor paint chipping on the underside of the bonnet. Leather seats in very good condition. Carpet with slight signs of use. Fully working engine with good oil pressure and water temperature Original gearbox‘ smooth-case’ overhauled in 2017. Carburettors overhauled in 2019 .  Unsteady fuel gauge.

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Austin-Healey
Model series
Sprite
Model name
Sprite Mk I
Manufacturer code
ADO 13
First registration date
05/1960
Year of manufacture
1960
Mileage (read)
9,782 mi
Chassis number
AN5/39212
Engine number
9C-U-H/38686
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Yes
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Convertible (Roadster)
Power (kW/hp)
32/44
Cubic capacity (cm³)
948
Cylinders
4
Doors
2
Steering
Right (RHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
4
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Red
Interior color
Red
Interior material
Leather

Condition, registration & documentation

Condition category
Restored
Has Report
MOT
MOT until
06/2026
Registered
Ready to drive
Accident free

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