1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite "SHOW CAR" Beautifully Restored
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Austin Healey |
Model: | Sprite |
Type: | Convertible |
Year: | 1959 |
Color: | Green |
Engine: | 1275cc |
Cylinders: | 4 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Tan |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Portland, Oregon, United States |
Extras |
Convertible |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1959 Austin Healey Sprite |
1959 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE This is out of an estate in Portland, Oregon. Theowner had some of the best British cars on the planet and he spent 7 years buildingthis car. His son said he spent well over $50,000 on the car. It is a rotisserie restoration and won every event it entered. The attention to detail is remarkable. The paint isshow quality. The chrome is the best. The body lines, door and hood fit beautifully. The glass and rubber moldings are new. Absolutely no rust and the undercarriage is done to a high standard. The interior is leather and done toshow quality. The carpets,dashand door panels arebeautiful The speedometer is calibrated correctly. The gaugesall work nicely and has a boost gauge. All the knobs are like new. Polished wood steering wheel and careful attention to all thefeatures on the dash. The motor in this is outstanding.Starts and runs like a watch.It has a Spridget supercharger system adapted to the1275ccengine.This accelerates similar toaPorsche. This has an all-syncroDatsun 5 speed transmission.Fitted withdisc brakes and special suspension. Built to be reliable and drives like a dream. Has an original owners manual, period memorabiliaand a thick stack of records. The tires are new with alloys. This is an opportunity to own one of the bestSprites in the world. NO EMAILS CALL Sid 503-312-0822 Bidders with less than 10 feedback must call before bidding Ask questions before placing your bids. |