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1961 Austin-Healey Sprite

1961 Austin-Healey Sprite

$14,750

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$14,750

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$269/mo.

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$14,750

9.38% APR for 72 mo.

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(855) 540-0391

4576 1 Worth St
Los Angeles, CA 90063

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Vehicle Specifications

VIN
AN5L38927
Classic Car ID
102816164
Stock Number
20167
Category
Import Classics
Body Style
N/A
New/Used
Used
Mileage
N/A
Engine
N/A
Transmission
Manual
Exterior Color
Cherry Red

Classic Car Overview

1961 Austin-Healey Mark I Bugeye Sprite Introducing this 1961 Austin-Healey Mark I Bugeye Sprite, finished in Cherry Red over a black interior with white stitching. Known for its distinctive bonnet-mounted headlights and lightweight British roadster design, the Sprite was built with a simple, driver-focused approach that made it one of the most recognizable small sports cars of its era.Highlights:- Exterior Color: Cherry Red- Interior Color: Black- 4-Speed Manual Transmission- Upgraded 1275cc Inline-Four Engine- Dual SU Carburetors- Drum Brakes- Bug Eye Headlights- Side Curtains- Toggle Switches- Fiberglass Bonnet- Luggage Rack- Oval Front Grille- Black Convertible Soft Top- 13-Inch Red-Finished Steel WheelsEquipped with a 4-speed manual transmission, upgraded 1275cc inline-four engine, SU dual carburetors, Smiths instrumentation, drum brakes, and the signature Bug Eye headlights mounted directly into the bonnet. Additional features include a two-spoke steering wheel, forward-tilting fiberglass bonnet assembly, wind deflectors/wing vents, and 13-inch steel wheels with Austin-Healey-branded hub caps. The cabin is fitted with bucket seats, while the exterior includes fender-mounted rearview mirrors, metal toggle switches, side curtains, and a black convertible soft top. A chrome luggage rack is fitted directly onto the rear deck lid behind the soft top mount for convenience. The Austin-Healey Sprite was introduced in 1958 as an affordable British sports car designed around lightweight construction and straightforward mechanicals. Its nickname, Bug Eye, came from the unusual placement of its headlights, which became one of the models defining characteristics.Whether enjoyed as a vintage British roadster or taken on as a fun weekend classic, this Austin-Healey Bug Eye Sprite offers the unmistakable character of an early Sprite along with its simple, lightweight driving experience. The charming classic vehicle is mechanically sound. For $14,750

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