1959 Austin Healey Sprite MK1 (Bugeye)
Description
FOR SALE a correct totally restored and complete Cdn. destined sports car (to a Mtl. BMC dealer). Documented original 948cc engine/ SU H1 carbs, smooth case gearbox; Old English White (WT3) with cherry red trim/interior, hardtop, blk.soft top & tonneau, 2 sets of side curtains (soft and hard), tow bar w/ electrical and just too much to list here incl. some spares, Particulars etc. on a Detailed Word Doc available on request. Restored @ 55391 miles in May 1985 now 61070 miles and very near Concours (point score sheets incl. AH Club of America judged in Charlotte, N.C.). Would take little to be even better… Fully documented w/receipts, history/profile, Birth Certificate, evaluations, manuals, books, etc. Also very detailed photos available. Sale a tough decision but necessitated and would like to have another enthuses enjoy this great little classic British roadster while I’m still in the position to do so. BTW, these smiling faces are becoming quite rare in Canada especially (& valued up to $30K US in the most desirable examples). Please serious inquires only. Thanks for looking! Peter (Iroquois, ON) & Oh, check out Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee...w/ Miranda Sings in an OEW Bugeye (Did you know? that George Harrison/Beatles even had one, way back!) UPDATE all new just done: battery, master cyl., some rubber parts, brake lite switch and a brass gas tank float sender, plus... yet another trophy Popular on 450 entries in 2019!
- Make: Other
- Model: Other
- Body Type: Convertible
- Color: White
- Year: 1959
- Kilometers: 98292
- Transmission: Manual
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Ad Type: Offering
- For Sale By: Owner
- Trim: Red
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
- No. of Doors: 2
- No. of Seats: 2
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2021-02-17