Austin Healy Sprite / Midget (Spriget) SCCA Vintage Race Car
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| Used |
| “Vintage race car” |
| Make: | Austin Healey | Modified Racer: | No |
| Model: | Sprite | Vintage Racer: | Yes |
| Model Year: | 1965 |
Hemet, California, United States
Vehicle description
This car was a former SoCal Region 19, SCCA Race Car.
On the driver side of the roll-cage, there is a stamped number 19 with a sequential number 1115. Under the serial number, there is a 1/8th-inch hole drilled to verify the roll bar tube thickness.
The following parts are included with the car: Momo Race Seat, Vintage Fiberglass Race Seat, Front grill, center grill/bumper replacement metal, Aluminum headlights covers, front/rear turn signals, (2) windshield frames, Simpson seat belts (Old), spare set of wheels, steering wheel, OEM dash, Mallory Dual Ignition with caps and wires, Generator, Side door vent windows, and lots of other miscellaneous items.
Specs on the car: 1098 CC (12G-432) engine running with high compression and good oil pressure; 4 into 2 header and straight pipe exhaust; Dual SU Carbs with Electrical Fuel Pump; Lucas Distributor with Electronic Points and 8 mm wires, Blue Coil with Electronic Control Module; External oil cooler system with remote oil filter; Remote oil catch can/breather; Stock fuel tank; Stock Radiator and water pump; 4 Speed Transmission with hydraulic Slave and Girling clutch master cylinders; Front Disk Brakes and Rear Drums with Stainless Steel lines and Tilton Master Cylinders w/dual balance bar; Locking Differential with 4 link suspension and Panhard bar; Gull-wing leaf springs; Completely enclosed roll bar and side wall metal plates to re-enforce the driver’s feet, legs and torso area. Fire extinguisher system for the engine and driver compartments; Remote safety power shut-off switch; Tachometer, Oil pressure, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure gauges with push-start button and switches for the fuel pump and ignition.
As of 12/1/2018, the car is running, driving and most important the brakes are working.
The following repairs were completed:
- Changed oil and filter
- New Spark Plugs
- Replace the water pump
- New Radiator Hoses
- Rebuild the SU Carbs
- New Fuel Pump
- Rebuild the Brake and Master Cylinders
- New Clutch Slave Cylinder
- New rear wheel cylinders
- Installed the Tail Lights
- Installed the Aluminum Headlights Covers
- Installed New Turn Signal Covers
- Replaced the Front Grill
- Bumped/Hammered out the front and right Fender
The car was driven around and it is running great.
The engine has good compression. The clutch is engaging and brakes are working great.
Needs some TLC and can be taken to the track in not time. Great car with a lot of potential.
On Jun-12-19 at 08:08:03 PDT, seller added the following information: The Log Book is not available. Need to contact SoCal SCCA to obtain the racing history.
The not registered. Sold as-is with a Bill of Sale. On Jun-16-19 at 12:16:41 PDT, seller added the following information: This is a rust free California Car. The wheel tubs and fender edges have been widened or flared to make space for bigger wheels and tires.
On the driver side of the roll-cage, there is a stamped number 19 with a sequential number 1115. Under the serial number, there is a 1/8th-inch hole drilled to verify the roll bar tube thickness.
The following parts are included with the car: Momo Race Seat, Vintage Fiberglass Race Seat, Front grill, center grill/bumper replacement metal, Aluminum headlights covers, front/rear turn signals, (2) windshield frames, Simpson seat belts (Old), spare set of wheels, steering wheel, OEM dash, Mallory Dual Ignition with caps and wires, Generator, Side door vent windows, and lots of other miscellaneous items.
Specs on the car: 1098 CC (12G-432) engine running with high compression and good oil pressure; 4 into 2 header and straight pipe exhaust; Dual SU Carbs with Electrical Fuel Pump; Lucas Distributor with Electronic Points and 8 mm wires, Blue Coil with Electronic Control Module; External oil cooler system with remote oil filter; Remote oil catch can/breather; Stock fuel tank; Stock Radiator and water pump; 4 Speed Transmission with hydraulic Slave and Girling clutch master cylinders; Front Disk Brakes and Rear Drums with Stainless Steel lines and Tilton Master Cylinders w/dual balance bar; Locking Differential with 4 link suspension and Panhard bar; Gull-wing leaf springs; Completely enclosed roll bar and side wall metal plates to re-enforce the driver’s feet, legs and torso area. Fire extinguisher system for the engine and driver compartments; Remote safety power shut-off switch; Tachometer, Oil pressure, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure gauges with push-start button and switches for the fuel pump and ignition.
As of 12/1/2018, the car is running, driving and most important the brakes are working.
The following repairs were completed:
- Changed oil and filter
- New Spark Plugs
- Replace the water pump
- New Radiator Hoses
- Rebuild the SU Carbs
- New Fuel Pump
- Rebuild the Brake and Master Cylinders
- New Clutch Slave Cylinder
- New rear wheel cylinders
- Installed the Tail Lights
- Installed the Aluminum Headlights Covers
- Installed New Turn Signal Covers
- Replaced the Front Grill
- Bumped/Hammered out the front and right Fender
The car was driven around and it is running great.
The engine has good compression. The clutch is engaging and brakes are working great.
Needs some TLC and can be taken to the track in not time. Great car with a lot of potential.
On Jun-12-19 at 08:08:03 PDT, seller added the following information: The Log Book is not available. Need to contact SoCal SCCA to obtain the racing history.
The not registered. Sold as-is with a Bill of Sale. On Jun-16-19 at 12:16:41 PDT, seller added the following information: This is a rust free California Car. The wheel tubs and fender edges have been widened or flared to make space for bigger wheels and tires.