Austin Healey Sprite Full Race (1959)
Sale price: US $8,000.00 Make an Offer
| Used |
| “Serious Sprite Race car. No expense spared. Owner needs to sell. Great opportunity to purchase a competitive racer at a bargain price. This car is ready to race. Many thousands have been spent to build and prep this car, you can purchase this car for a fraction of what it would cost to build.” |
| Year: | 1959 | VIN : | AN5/55555 |
| Mileage: | 88,888 | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
| Make: | Austin Healey | Transmission: | Manual |
| Model: | Sprite | Body Type: | Convertible |
| Trim: | Full Race | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
| Engine: | 1275cc | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Drive Type: | RWD | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| For Sale By: | Dealer | Exterior Color: | White |
| Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |
Midlothian, Virginia, United States
Vehicle description
1959 Austin Healey Bug-Eye Racer This 1959 Sprite has been expertly prepared to be a fast and safe vintage race car. Specs: 1275 cc engine bored .040 14:1 compression ratio Weber DCOE 45 side draft carb. Rivergate Competition 5-speed gearbox Tilton race clutch and pressure plate Adjustable Carrera race dampers (shocks) ATL Fuel cell Hoosier Slick R35 Compound race tires Head ported and polished. SS valves ACR Hi ten head bolt kit Tilton Twin aluminum brake/clutch cylinders 4.88:1 Rear end, double bearing hubs. Willwood disc aluminum brakes Hawk black race brake pads Race seat Roll Bar Remote oil filter LCB Winners Circle header Panasport wheels Competition vented and baffled oil pan. And MUCH MUCH MORE. Really. Many thousands have been spent building and prepping this car. If you ever had the desire to vintage race this is the ideal car to get started in, for a fraction of what it would cost to build. This car has been raced in SVRA and VDCA races - its last owner drove this car in autocross and hill climb events with the intention of vintage racing. His health has prevented him from continuing his racing hobby so he has commissioned us to consign this car for him. Please call 804/421-0295 if you have any questions about this car. See it and others like it at www.sportscarworkshops.com in Richmond, Virginia. This is a race car not fit for street use. This car does not have a title or registration. Original VIN N/A