Description
A older restored and much cared for MK1 sprite with modifications making it a fun little classic. Set in Leaf green with black interiora wire wheels, helps it identify as a ‘Frogeye Sprite’
Owned for the last 20 years now the time allow others to enjoy. The car comes with a history file and heritage certificate. Well maintained and serviced regularly.
An attention grabbing Little classic that keeps pace with modern traffic.
Offers in the region of 20K
44000 Miles since original rebuild, however the Engine was overhauled again to fit the real crank Seal kit, at that point new bearing shells were fitted as were the thrust bearings. All Activity is written and recorded with invoices in a history file. Modifications and appreciative upgrades include:
• The later 1275 engine lightened balanced, with open road cam, roller rockers, rear engine oil seal conversion and stainless exhaust manifold, and stainless exhaust system.
• 1 1/ 2” Su carbs, Aldon automotive distributor and Magnacor leads ensuring reliability.
• Front disc brakes, uprated lever arm shock absorbers and later double acting wheel cylinder rear brakes from a MK2 (replacement shots readily available i. e. mini), with converted telescopi rear shock absorbers.
• Ford 5 speed gearbox conversion allowing a cruising speed at low engine revs.
Anti corrosion treated with a wax based product
