The major difference is that this car has a useable boot which was a lot less accessible in the austin healey. Austin healey frogeye sprite 1961 to be auctioned for. This is where you will find all of my articles related to frogeyes and spridgets. Frogeye sprite for sale in uk 53 used frogeye sprites. The austin healey frogeye sprite burst onto the scene in 1958 and captured the hearts of the motoring public with its cheeky countenance. Good thinking, i will do my best to make it fly, that way the machine will create its own audiance, it will be a mystery machine with many quirks and oddities. The austinhealey sprite is a small open sports car which was produced in the united kingdom from 1958 to 1971.
Midget and sprite club serving the spridget since 1983. Midget, and derivatives, encouraging and enhancing the ownership of these cars by supporting restoration, maintenance and social activities. The calendar of races is repeated on saturday and sunday, so we wont miss out by just attending on one day. Whether you are a current or prospective member, or someone who just likes our little sports cars, please have a look at our web pages or like us on our live facebook feed. Our uk rhd home market austin healey frogeye sprite mki was built on the 2nd3rd july. You dont get exterior door handles, a boot lid or door.
Looking for a classic austin healey frogeye sprite. Lets be clear, the original austinhealey mk1 frogeye sprite is probably not to the classic for you if you hanker after something to give you a regular adrenaline shot of fullon, ten tenths, hoonery. This frogeye required restoration to the bonnet and body tub. Fitted with a 1275cc engine rather than the traditional 948cc.
Questions answered about austin healey frogeye sprite history, ownership, tuning and competition. Few cars look quite as happy as the austinhealey frogeye sprite, and thanks to its hugely lovable nature owning one has been known to give any owner an equally large grin. The body was stripped back and repairs were made to light areas, wheel arches and rear valence. The midget and sprite club masc provides a home for all enthusiasts of the classic austinhealey sprite, m. Whmca bulletin special edition the austin healey sprites 60th. The mark i austinhealey sprite was released in 1958 and featured a 43 bhp, 948cc ohv engine. Frogeye sprite the complete story is the only book to have been written exclusively about the iconic mark 1 austin healey sprite. The austin healey club has arranged dedicated parking for our cars on both days and we hope lots of you will come and join us. Frogeye spares austin healey mk1 frogeye sprite specialist. The club is uk based, although we do welcome overseas members. Welcome to classic revival, a family business specialising exclusively in all aspects of austin healey frogeye sprite ownership. An educated guess based on club membership lists and the numbers attending the frogeye 50th anniversary celebrations in 2008, would indicate no more than 2000 left worldwide maybe even fewer.
On the racetrack, the frogeye proved itself with its nimble handling and ample opportunity for tuning. Austinhealey sprite classic cars for sale classic trader. The design had to be simple and inexpensive to produce and this was acheived with the cheeky looking car, which rapidly became known as the frogeye uk. Frog eye sprite for sale in uk 45 used frog eye sprites. The austin healey club and the midget and sprite club. Austin healey frogeye sprite grinning from ear to ear. We are pleased to offer this superb uk supplied austin healey frogeye sprite 948ccwhuich has come direct from a club member who has enjoyed it for 28 years,restored in the late 90,s. Dubbed frogeye or bugeye due to the unique placement of its headlights, the car had a top speed of 83 mph and could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 20 seconds.
About newsnow classifieds safe shopping guide your ads here. Used austin healey sprite cars for sale with pistonheads. The sprite is at its most satisfying on winding roads, on which its exceptionally good roadholding can be appreciated to the full. Newest with images first date added newest first price high to low.
I would say 99% of people would never be able to tell the difference between it and a real one. Frogeye spares austin healey mk1 frogeye sprite specialist, manchester, united kingdom. This is a stunning uk supplied, twoowner example that has undergone a sympathetic restoration utilising as many of the original components as possible whilst replacing many with new items. C ute, endearing and perfectly proportioned the austinhealey frogeye sprite may be, but drive a standard one and youll be disappointed. Classic austin healey frogeye sprite cars for sale ccfs. See 2 results for austin healey kit car for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Cars dont come much more basic or classic than the austin healey sprite. Buy classic 1961 austin healey sprite car for sale at classic cars hq. It certainly isnt the most exotic classic to have graced the pages of patinas picks. A brief history of the austinhealey sprite everything you need to. With great club support, superb parts availability and more affordable prices, the midget and later sprites of course is perhaps the ideal starter sportster. Austinhealey sprite mk 1 frog eye mk 1 frog eye refcode. Midgets were imported from the uk in ckd form and assembled locally. Frontline austinhealey frogeye sprite depo magazine.
Please note that the club membership is not restricted just to healey and austin healey owners. Vintage, collector and antique auto value trends, model history and vin decoder. Good thinking, i will do my best to make it fly, that way the machine will create its own audiance, it. Austin healey sprite for sale by mike authers classics. Frogeye spares is a dedicated specialist in the austin healey mk1 frogeye. To view the register, click here excel format or here pdf format. An absolute delight to drive, and no slouch in the twisties. Austin healey sprite 19581961 car body panels and parts.
The frogeye or mark i austin healey sprite was produced from 1958 to 1971. I have a passion for austin healey mk1 sprites and owned a 1958 frogeye sprite named gaps due to its poor panel fit. Austinhealey spares for austinhealey sprite models sprite mk 1 frogeye, mk 2, mk 3, mk 4 and mg midget. Frogeye for sale austin healey frogeye works style hardtop hard top. Austin healey sprite 19581961 car body panels parts at low prices, available to order online with next day delivery. M wright ltd of boston with the optional extras fitted of. Secondhand frogeye for sale on uks largest auction and classifieds sites. Frogeye door card austin healey sprite mk 2, austin healey frogeye sprite ect windscreen surround in need of restoration as someone has spilled paint on it 2 stud screen. An544767, engine 948cc, 4 speed manual, colour blue, steel wheels, registration 2743 sp. Today the club welcomes owners and fans of all mg midgets and austin healey sprites from the original 1958 austin healey frogeye sprite through to the last 1979 rubber bumpered mg midget.
It was intended to be a lowcost model that a chap could keep in his bike shed. Frogeye spares is a dedicated specialist in the austin healey mk1 frogeye sprite, including. Both uncomplicated yet fun chassis and 43bhp 948cc engine are sweet, but it is the gear ratios which really do scupper the cars crosscountry ability. Riley, and mg, were merged together to form the british motor corporation. The austinhealey sprite is a small open sports car that was. Austin healey frogeye sprite grinning from ear to ear lets be clear, the original austinhealey mk1 frogeye sprite is probably not to the classic for you if you hanker after something to give you a regular adrenaline shot of fullon, ten tenths, hoonery. Aug 09, 2012 frontline austinhealey frogeye sprite technical specification. Even the engine is the original 950 cc unit fitted from new and a very rare hardtop with hood and side. Our unique pricing algorithm classifies vehicles according to a wide variety of factors, estimates the market price for this specification of vehicle and displays this pricing tag when sufficient data is available but cant take into account the sellers. The way in which the sprite goes around corners is a delight. The austin healey sprite drivers club of victoria, was founded in 1966. Austin 1800 were suitable candidates for a crack at the 24 hours le mans.
The aim of the database is to provide a reference point to those looking to see if their old car still exists and also some historic photos for new owners wishing to piece together their cars history. Search 8224 classic cars for sale with honest john classics. The ahc south western caters for austinhealey club uk members stretching. The austin healey sprite mk1, known worldwide as the frogeye, was built from 1957 to 1961. Built in 1959, i bought this car 4 years ago through frogeye specialist classic revival details above. This car may only have 43 bhp under the bonnet but thanks to the low centre of gravity, super rigid body and responsive steering it drives like a 53 bhp gokart. The final version was really still a mk 4, but was sold as the austin sprite, due to the withdrawal by british leyland of agreements with outside companies eg healey, cooper. Update your classic search results by refining on manufacturer, decade and price. The major difference is that this car has a useable boot which was a lot less accessible in the austin. This is the rarest of all the variants with only 1022 being built. With but 2 turns of the wheel from lock to lock, the rackandpinion steering is very precise. The sprite was announced to the press in monte carlo by the british motor corporation on 20 may 1958, two days after that years monaco grand prix.
Austinhealey sprite oldtimer kaufen classic trader. The mot ran out in october so i think its time to pass it on. Welcome to frogeye spares for all austin healey sprite new and refurbished parts. The car is shown on the midget and sprite club s national photographic database and was on the cover of their national magazine mascot in 2003.
Today the club welcomes owners and fans of all mg midgets and austin healey sprites from the original 1958 austin healey frogeye sprite through to the last 1979 rubber bumpered mg midget 1500 and all the many derivatives along the way. There are currently in excess of separate vehicles on the database. Frogeye values have shot up over the past couple of years to the point where a decent car with an allsteel body will now cost at. Welcome to the austin healey sprite drivers club inc. Visit the membership renewal page to renew the easy way. The headlights in the bonnet and unusual radiator grill shape gave the car a cheeky grin, so it soon gained the name frogeye. So here is the car, a 1960 frogeye sprite, in leaf green. There are currently in excess of separate vehicles on the database, most of. A successful club level racer during its time, the sprite continues to be used in classic car competitions to this day.
The explanation is that an mg labelled version of the sprite called the mg midget, slightly more expensive and slightly more upmarket than the sprite itself it even had external door handles. I am reluctantly selling my frogeye sprite and would like it looked after as i can no longer store and i dont have the time to do the light restoration required to make it a really nice car. Welcome to the photographic database of uk registered mk1 austin healey sprites or frogeyes as they are known. Pistonheads have 5 used austin healey sprite cars available for sale from trade and private sellers. Introduction the austinhealey sprites most famous and perhaps most. For sale is my austin healey frogeye sprite for full rebuild. We provide a wide list of classic austin healey cars for sale on our site. The story behind this car starts in 1973 when my step mother was 19 she is. Austin healey frogeye sprite mk 1 rhd uk car white with full red interior. Classic chrome austin healey frogeye sprite 1960 na. Wir haben jetzt zirka 500 mitglieder mit 750 wagen. The austinhealey frogeye sprite is synonymous with small british 1950s sports cars. This 948cc rhd home market vehicle was built on 11th august 1960 and despatched on 17th august to r.
Our uk rhd home market austin healey frogeye sprite mki was built on the 2nd3rd july 1959, finished in cherry red with red trim, black hood. Our unique pricing algorithm classifies vehicles according to a wide variety of factors, estimates the market price for this specification of vehicle and displays this pricing tag when sufficient data is available but cant take into account the sellers reason for sale, vehicle modifications or condition. This lovely car was initially used as a dealers demonstrator as confirmed by the heritage certificate and a copy of the original warranty form. Coming with a partial history file, this lots condition scores 86 5. Uks midget and sprite club, healey drivers club, mg owners club, austin healey club and mg car club. Both models evolved from the original frogeye austin healey sprite of 195861, a cute but slightly impractical budget sports car, using components from the austin a35 and morris minor, and built by mg at abingdon. Body 1958 austinhealey sprite mki, former us market car, fully strengthened and soundproofed allsteel semimonocoque, speedwell exterior door releases, headlamp grilles, front spot and fog lamps, reversing lamp, twin rollover hoops mounted on internal spaceframe support. Comprehensive history file during current ownership heritage certificate.
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