1963 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II UK Home Market Right-Hand Drive Burgundy

Description for Austin Healey Sprite 1963

Built for the UK home market (VIN:HAN6123308, this attention grabbing right-hand drive Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II is ready to drive as is, or is a solid restoration candidate.This car is a blast to drive, fires right up, and runs, stops, and shifts as it should. There are a couple of spots on the body with minor bubbling, but nothing major. Undercarriage and trunk area are solid. Interior is very nice, new top is needed. This is a no reserve sale and the car can be previewed at anytime prior to the end of the auction.This great little driver is ready for its new owner! Please note that this is a home-market vehicle
Hagerty Oveview:"The Mk II Sprites initially ran with virtually the same 948-cc A-series OHV 4-cylinder engines as the Bugeye, but by October 1962, the longer stroke 1098-cc version was adopted, allowing a power increase from 46 bhp to 56 bhp. The car’s outright straight line speed was limited by this engine’s displacement and power, but its light weight and low center of gravity made it a terrific handler, and the Sprite earned a reputation on the rally circuit.
Today, later Sprites are less expensive than Bugeye Sprites and still deliver much of the same driving experience, which makes them good bargains. Purists tend to prefer the Mk II Sprites (1962-1964), as they are relatively easy to own and work on, with parts being easily available and mechanicals being straightforward. Performance enhancements are popular with these cars as well, which makes them interesting choices for rallying".
Please email or call 585-465-1928 with any questions or to preview the car. Please note: thisfor sale locally and we reserve the right to end the auction at anytime.