1960 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE ROADSTER
1960 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE ROADSTER
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1960 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE ROADSTER
High Bidder: HanoverPatriot
Highest Bid: $9,800 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Warrenton, Virginia 20187
Seller:
Engine:
948cc I4
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
55,809 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
AN5L38162
Lot Number:
74274605
Location:
Warrenton, Virginia 20187
Seller:
Engine:
948cc I4
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
55,809 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
AN5L38162
Lot Number:
74274605
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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
Thank you all who bid on this car. if you are still interested, please keep an eye out for listings and other auctions to this Sprite.
BID: $9,800
All, The recent bids are very appreciated. However, the reserve is still not met! We would love to sell one of you this car!
BID: $9,000
To all who are watching this car. Please note that the reserve price has not been met. The reserve is far north of the current bid - it will not be sold at the current bid price. If you're watching this and you want this car, please submit a more realistic bid prior to the auction's end. Good Luck!
BID: $8,500
BID: $8,000
BID: $7,500
BID: $6,750
@BritCarAH – Thank you for replying so quickly. I will include some pictures of the top, bow, and side curtains. The top is in fair condition (no holes). The side curtains are in good shape. I do not have a tonneau. If you would like to send me an email, I can contact you and would be willing to send you my number so we can chat. ...
where do i find your email? mine is [email protected]
@HanoverPatriot – sorry...for questions, but if you want your Reserve Met, i'm trying to help. I am interested in the vehicle. looks like the side curtains, top bows, and TOP ? Tan? are in the trunk? Is there a Tuneau cover ? Would be nice if they ere all black to match the interior... let me know ...
Thank you for replying so quickly. I will include some pictures of the top, bow, and side curtains. The top is in fair condition (no holes). The side curtains are in good shape. I do not have a tonneau. If you would like to send me an email, I can contact you and would be willing to send you my number so we can chat.
sorry...for questions, but if you want your Reserve Met, i'm trying to help. I am interested in the vehicle. looks like the side curtains, top bows, and TOP ? Tan? are in the trunk? Is there a Tuneau cover ? Would be nice if they ere all black to match the interior... let me know
@BritCarAH – Apologies, I should have been more clear. I'm a bit uneasy with meeting with anyone until the auction is over. I don't want this to be unfair to any other bidder. ...
First time I'm bidding on Auto Hunter / Classic Cars (Normally: there is a Comment if vehicle has a RESERVE.. "RESERVE NOT MET" (i may be missing it, but I don't see it, and I hate to waste my time. I understand not meeting, yet Auto Hunter has a section where you can pay them like $275 to fully inspect the vehicle, (obviously not with a day left) You didn't answer my question about the transmission? Downshifts well, no noise in the Synchronizers?
@BritCarAH – No, I am not a shop and would be willing to chat eith anyone post auction. This care will likely go up for another auction if the reserve is not met. ...
Apologies, I should have been more clear. I'm a bit uneasy with meeting with anyone until the auction is over. I don't want this to be unfair to any other bidder.
@HanoverPatriot – 1) is there a Reserve on this vehicle? 2) Saw video, description, no "thru rust" in trunk, floorboards, rocker panels. Question: are synchronizers good in trans when downshiffing 4 to 3 to 2 to 1st? 3) if i drive to Warrenton in morning, can i see inspect, and drive the car? i know auction ends at 115pm. is Brit Car AH a shop? How early can i inspect vehicle? ...
No, I am not a shop and would be willing to chat eith anyone post auction. This care will likely go up for another auction if the reserve is not met.
BID: $6,500
1) is there a Reserve on this vehicle? 2) Saw video, description, no "thru rust" in trunk, floorboards, rocker panels. Question: are synchronizers good in trans when downshiffing 4 to 3 to 2 to 1st? 3) if i drive to Warrenton in morning, can i see inspect, and drive the car? i know auction ends at 115pm. is Brit Car AH a shop? How early can i inspect vehicle?
BID: $6,000
BID: $5,500
As the owner of the car, I would like to remind everybody that there's only one more day to go in this auction. We are very excited to see this car go to a great home and someone who will love it! This car is very solid and free of serious rust. Some of the pictures show areas of the trunk and floor boards and inner fenders where rust commonly occurs - all of these areas show no sign of serious rust. No body problems were found when we pulled the engine to change the clutch. I will be happy to answer any and all comments or questions that you may have on this car.