General description :
This 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite Mark I 2 Door Roadster (Stock # B11294) is available in our Benicia, CA showroom and any inquiries may be directed to us at 707-748-4000 or via email at Sales@SpecialtySales.com.
Exceptional 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite Mark I Roadster
The next amazing vehicle up for grabs in our Benicia showroom is this 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite Mark I 2 Door Roadster with silver exterior paint, a blue racing stripe and a black cloth interior. It features a 215 cid V-8 engine under the hood with a 4-speed manual transmission and this sexy sports car is nicely equipped with power front disc brakes, alloy wheels and sensational curb appeal. This desirable classic was fully restored within the last 5,270 miles as well and it is in excellent overall condition.
Fully Restored Back in March of 2012 w/ 5,270 Miles Since
The current owner of this 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite Mark I became the third lifetime owner back in 1995. He enjoyed it for over a decade before deciding in 2012 to complete a frame-off restoration that transformed it into the gorgeous classic you see before you today. This included getting the body back to perfection and adding show quality paint, trim, mechanicals and accessories throughout this prestigious classic. Since it’s been driven a mere 5,270 miles since that time, this is essentially still a brand new classic.
We have receipts on file for this entire build- which totals $59,711.82 in parts alone.
Additionally, the 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite Mark I Roadster before you today offers sensational performance with very nice acceleration, great handling and sufficient stopping power. There is very little that this roadster doesn’t do well and the overall ride quality is simply spectacular. Combined with its great curb appeal, you can see why collectors are in love with these examples.
An Excellent Value at the Current Asking Price
Overall, this rare and desirable 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite Mark I Roadster is in tremendous condition and ready to enjoy right away. Given the high level restoration it received and the immaculate care since then, this is likely one of the most prestigious examples nationwide. Do not let this opportunity pass you by; come see this beautiful roadster today! For more information about this vehicle, visit our Benicia, California showroom, give us a call at 707-748-4000, or email us at Sales@SpecialtySales.com. Be sure to mention Stock # B11294 as well.
The information for this vehicle was provided by the current owner and it is not certified by Specialty Sales Classics. Therefore, it is in no way guaranteed as a basis of purchase. Any statements such as original or numbers-matching should be verified independently by the buyer prior to purchase.
1960 Austin-Healey Sprite 8 cylinders 215 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Pleasanton by Specialty Sales for $29990.
Car Facts
Car type : CarMake : Austin-HealeyModel : SpriteModel Version : 8 cylinders 215Engine size : 8.0Model Year : 1960Sub type : ConvertibleLocation : Benicia
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Austin-Healey was a British sports car make created as a joint-venture between the Austin division of the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and the Donald Healey Motor Company.
First Healey model, Healey 100, was based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals and developed by Donald Healey to be build in-house. They finished a single Healey Hundred for the 1952 London Motor Show. Leonard Lord, managing director of Austin was so impressed by the design that a deal was duly struck with Healey and the car was renamed the Austin-Healey 100 overnight. Austin Healey was born. 100 derived into 100-six, and different 3000 versions before they quit the production in 1968 as the basic design had finally become obsolete.