1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk1 “Frogeye”
SOLD
General Information
Out of a total of 48987 Frog Eye Sprites produced only 12,737 were right hand drive. XOX 772, a home market car, has stayed in the UK all of its life and still carries its original registration number.
Specs
Engine: 948 cc (0.9 L)
RHD
Color
Interior: Black
Exterior: Blue
Options
For Sale
Available for Hire
Detailed Specs
The car was purchased as a stalled restoration project from a Frog Eye Sprite enthusiast in Cornwall, by its current vendor, Memory Lane Classics, who are building an excellent reputation as restorers of Frog Eye Sprites, and this car has been through their complete restoration program. The list is far too long to mention here but it is fully documented within the history file.
Briefly, the body shell was stripped back to bare metal, panels replaced as needed with new UK supplied panels, seam welded to form invisible repairs. The entire shell powder coated to ensure a rust-free future, and then the whole of the car, including the underside and inner panels has been re-painted in its original colour of Iris Blue.
The mechanical works have been extensive with a total of 1882 parts replaced.
The complete drive chain, engine, gearbox, prop shaft, differential, back axle have been re-engineered to better than original condition.
All brake parts have been renewed.
The electrical system has been upgraded to negative earth, including an alternator in the guise of a dynamo.
Electronic ignition and all new electric components have been fitted.
The fuel system has been updated including a new fuel tank, fuel lines, electric petrol pump and inline filter. The carburetors have been professionally rebuilt.
The front suspension and steering mechanism has been replaced.
The original chrome has been re-plated to better than original specification.
The interior comprises new black leather seats, new black carpets including the boot, new trim, new wooden steering wheel and gear knob.
The dashboard has been recovered and all the gauges restored and re-calibrated.
The hood frame has been stripped and powder-coated and a new black hood and tonneau cover complete the restoration.
The list of restoration work is far too long to mention here but it is fully documented within the history file.
This Frog Eye Sprite is complete with a UK V5C registration document and MOT and Heritage certificates, and comprehensive list of parts used in the restoration.
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a fully restored period Frog Eye Sprite, The build quality and finish is outstanding and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Fully BMIHT certified.