1962 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MkIIA for sale $32,000
Title | 1962 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MkIIA |
Make | AUSTIN HEALEY |
Price | AUD $32,000 |
Listing Type | Used |
Stock Number | SN4245 |
Refcode | TA1208968 |
Body Type | Roadster |
No. of Doors | 2 |
No. of Cylinders | 4cyl |
Capacity - cc | 1,098 |
Fuel Type | Unleaded |
Transmission | Manual |
No. of Gears | 4 |
Drive Type | RWD |
Odometer | 74961 |
Roadworthy | RWC |
Colour | Aintree Green |
1962 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MKIIA
SN4245 CHASSIS No: YHGN7 26232 776 ENG No: 10CGDAH7059
$32,000
(To be sold UN-Registered & with Vic RWC)
RESTORED, FUN MOTORING AT ITS VERY BEST
The Austin Healey Sprite created a huge stir when introduced in 1958 as an Affordable, Charismatic and Fun Sports Car. By 1962 the Sprite had evolved into a much more Modern Car, with a bigger, more Powerful 1098cc motor, front Disc Brakes and more modern styling while still retaining a lot of the charm of the earlier cars with their Simple interior and Removable sidescreens which provide a useful amount of extra interior space.
This Australian Assembled MkIIA Sprite has been Restored, now Finished in 'Aintree Green' with the Cockpit having been Nicely Re-trimmed in Complementary Black with Grey accents. The simple Cockpit has been lined in Dynamat to dampen unwanted noise and provide an air of sophistication, there is a Mountney Leather-Bound Steering Wheel, a Map Light, a full complement of gauges and a handy storage bin for odds and ends such as your log book and pen.
Mechanically, this Sprite has had a full Engine Rebuild by Top Torque in 2004 followed by a full Gearbox rebuild by the Healey Factory in 2014 and a few upgrades to improve Convenience and Reliability, these include an Alternator, Spin-On Oil Filter, Oil Cooler and a more efficient 6 Blade plastic Cooling Fan. To Improve the Driving Experience, the Sprite is also fitted with high flow air filters and a ceramic coated Long Centre Branch Exhaust manifold to Improve breathing while the rear suspension has been upgraded with Telescopic Shock Absorbers and a Panhard Rod to help keep it all under better control.
The Full Weather Equipment, which Includes a Black vinyl Soft Top Hood and Side-Screens as well as a Black vinyl Tonneau Cover, these along with the Heater/Demister will Allow you to Use this lovely Sprite even when the Weather is Less Favourable.
Accompanying the Sprite is a Comprehensive and Thick file of Detailed Receipts and Restoration Photographs as well as a Log detailing over $45,000 of Expenditure.
This Austin Healey Sprite is your Ideal Entry into British Classic Sports Car Ownership, supported by a Strong and Active Club with excellent Spares Availability. These early Sprites provide fun motoring at its very best, whether its a quick jaunt for a Saturday morning Coffee or a Sunday drive in the Hills, this Sprite will put a smile on your face.
Priced without Reg, Talk to us about Reg, Club or Other Plate Options.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE: 4 CYLINDER OF 1098cc CAPACITY
FUEL SYSTEM: 2x HS2 (1¼) S.U. CARBURETTORS
TRANSMISSION: 4 SPEED MANUAL
SUSPENSION: INDEPENDENT FRONT; LIVE REAR AXLE
BRAKES: DISCS FRONT & DRUMS REAR
WHEELS: 13 ROSTYLE WHEELS
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