Description
Summary
A very tidy Sebring Sprite evocation, fitted with lightweight glass fibre bodywork. Good spec. 1275cc engine with twin SU' Carburettors, 5 speed gearbox and anti roll bar.
Technical info
Engine 1275cc Engine
Transmission 5 Speed Gearbox
Full description
Austin Healey Sprite Sebring Replica Race Car
Vehicle is based around a 1970 MG.
The Austin Healey Sprite was launched in May 1958, in that same month a Sprite had its race debut in the hands of Douglas Wilson-Spratt at Silverstone. Douglas later built the WSM special bodied Sprites & Midget. Sprites quickly became the budget sports car of choice for many club racers & rally crews. Several tuning companies also saw the potential of the Sprite, one of the main exponents was John Sprinzel, who working with Williams & Pritchard designed the Sprinzel Sebring Sprite Coupe, of which 6 were built. John’s own car was registered PMO 200 & had much success in both international racing & rallying, most notably when driven by Stirling Moss at Sebring in 1961.
As of the 8th January 2025, car has just had an engine and carburettor tune, carried out by 'Worcester Classic Cars'
The Specification Includes:-
· 1275cc engine with twin SU carburettors
. Oil cooler
· Alloy radiator
. Anti roll bar
· 5 speed close ratio gearbox
. Ventilated front brake discs
· Light weight glass fibre bodywork
· Semi-elliptic rear springs
· Original period alloy Monza fuel cap
· Matching period seats
· Spare set of 4 Minilite alloys fitted with road tyres & spare
Can include 1 month dry storage where it is now from date of purchase if required.
To anyone looking in that's unfamiliar with the Sebring Sprite, please take a look at the website.
Large build file with bills and probably more than 100 photos. Road tax and MOT exempt, near junction 5 on M 5 Motorway (Worcestershire)
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask, or more photos as required.
