Description
Austin Healey Sprite 1967 Mk3- K series 1800cc engine
Very rare Austin Healey Sprite professionally converted to K series 1800cc engine mated to a 5 speed Ford Type 9 gearbox. Emerald ECU. Cam belt fitted September 19.
Engine donor had 30K miles 2100 miles since full rebuild and conversion. All receipts kept on file- previous owner 2008-2010 & mine from 2016 to current. Paint vermillion red.
Body completely rebuilt with new wings, floors, sills and is in excellent rust free condition throughout. Kept in the dry and used on sunny days!
Interior refurbished with MX5 seats (I also have mk2 heated seats if of interest), roll bar, wind deflector, electronic speedo & tacho calibrated to car, Moto Lita wood rimmed wheel, AH spares hood + tonneau + hood cover.
Up-rated disc brakes from JLH Motorsport up front and MGF with VW disc conversion to rear along with dual circuit bias bar adjustable hydraulics and 5 point Peter May panhard rod to secure the rear axle. Yokohama blue earth tyres in excellent condition.
Avo adjustable rear shocks with poly bushed leaf springs. World wide auto (USA) front shocks with lip seals last way longer than UK equivalent. Peter May top link conversion front.
I also have Glass fibre rear leaf springs for racing if of interest, made by Flex-Form South Carolina (£380) tailored to this car, very light & stiff. Check out Chuck Pitt- USA.
Quaife ATB 3. 4:1 complete with new Pinion fitted. Clutch concentric Cylinder + seal spares & remote oil filter block, easy oil change. Spare Dowty seals for oil pipe joints.
SU electronic fuel pump conversion, (no silly points) fitted 2022 feeding a swirl pot and filter king in the boot and under the bonnet, ally radiator provides perfect cooling and remote oil filter for easy access. Adjustable fan on/ off temperature for hill work.
Interior-Pioneer single din SPH-10BT, JBL speaker’s front console & rear boot panel.
Beautiful Minilite gold inner style alloys (complements body colour), S/ S nuts with excellent tyres. Exterior- Excellent condition, shut lines good & paintwork 9/ 10
This is a fantastic fast road car which can be suitable for competition with minimal work. It drives exceptionally well and is a surprisingly quick car, sub 5 0-60mph.
I have full history from last two owners & also work carried out by me, 1st one was a professional motor engineer. I have a full arch file of history & going back to 2016 and have 2 prior owner’s emails to confirm data. All receipts held on file.
Historic car so free road tax and classic car policy cost me £105. 00 this year. Only reason for sale is to fund Big Healey restoration with rare Shelby 289 Hipo, gobbling up funds.
If you have longish legs, then it’s not for you unless you buy Caterham seats( thin backs)
Offered at £14, 500 o. n. oI bought this car as I'd had an MG Midget as my 1st car. I always liked the compact design, but it lacked power & handling that could be much improved. I saw an Ad later in life for a super high spec'd Sprite and requested as much info as possible. The amount & quality of the work when viewing was exceptional, let alone driving it... The previous owner spent a huge amount of time & money to get it just right. After buying it and driving it for 120 miles home, I couldn't fault the dynamics of such a compact car. If you've driven a Lotus Elan Sprint, this will blow your mind even more!
I have been lucky enough to own many fast high end sports cars and most are not any way near the experience. You senses provides feedback that a cosseted heavier car will never get close.
When Colin Chapman made his cars they were exiting and still are, adding lightness changes the game of motorsport! When your driving at 60 it feels about 80, and pulls hard even in 5th.
