1960 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE ROADSTER

OVERVIEW

This 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite is powered by a 948cc inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in silver with light flake over a black vinyl interior, this British classic is now offered by the seller with a photocopied workshop manual and a clear title.

Highlights

• Underwent restoration
• Multitude of new parts have been installed
• Engine has been recently tuned up by seller

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Virginia 

EXTERIOR

• Silver with light metal flake paint 
• Chrome brightwork 

Updates

• Exterior was repainted under prior ownership
• Windshield wiper motor has been rebuilt 
• New
  • Rear exterior badges 
  • Wiper
  • Wiper knob 
  • Windshield washer
    • Pump
    • Knob
    • Squirter nozzles
    • Hose
    • Bracket
    • Reservoir
  • Hood soft landing bushings
  • Cowl gasket
  • Windshield side pillar post pads
  • Windshield/body gasket 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 13-inch steel wheels
  • Austin-Healey center caps 
• 145 Michelin MX radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Black vinyl upholstery
• Bucket seats
• Floor-mounted manual shifter 
• Wood-rimmed steering wheel and shift knob 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 100-mph speedometer
  • 6,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 55,809 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

Updates

• New tachometer cable has been installed 

Imperfections 

• Fuel gauge is inaccurate 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 948cc inline-four
  • 48 horsepower 
  • 52 lb-ft of torque 
  • Dual single-barrel carburetors  

Transmission

• Four-speed manual 

Service History Highlights 

• Clutch slave cylinder has been rebuilt 
• Engine bay has been cleaned and painted
• Radiator has been flushed 
• Both carburetors were removed, cleaned, and rebuilt with new manifold gaskets 
• New 
  • Clutch 
  • Slide bearing
  • Manifold gaskets
  • Spark plugs and wires
  • Firewall grommets
  • Chrome-plated coil
  • Solenoid
  • Starter
  • Starter cable and knob
  • Locking choke cable and knob 
  • Choke cable
  • Heater port cover and gasket
  • Heater valve gasket 
  • Carburetors 
  • ZDDP oil and filter
  • Battery
  • Bell housing plug 
  • Engine bay cable and harness clamps 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Manual drum brakes 
• Single-exit exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• Entire brake system has been rebuilt 
• New
  • Brake cylinders
  • Brake springs 
  • Brake shoes 
  • Emergency brake cable 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Surface rust is visible on the undercarriage components 
• Minor paint scratches noted on the hood
• Other minor dings and blemishes seen on the exterior 
• Fuel gauge is inaccurate 
• Radio has been removed
• Signs of age are visible on the steering wheel and the inner door panel material 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Photocopied workshop manual