AutoHunter Spotlight: 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite – GreatOldTrucks.com

Featured on AutoHunter, the on the internet public auction system driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite.

This Bug Eye Sprite was painted blue throughout the previous possession. The blue exterior is enhanced by replacement chrome brightwork, consisting of the double sideview mirrors, windscreen trim, and also the grille surround.

1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite It trips on a collection of silver-finished 13-inch Minator alloy wheels with AH-branded facility caps as well as Aspen Touring A/S tires. The listing mentions that the tires have accumulated much less than 500 miles given that installation.

1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite”The two-seat inside is provided with black vinyl bucket seats, matched to the door panels, dashboard, and new carpets,”the listing specifies.”The horn wiring was redone by the vendor, and cockpit facilities consist of a wooden change knob, lap belts, and also a dash-mounted rearview mirror. The vendor reports that new windscreen washer parts

have been mounted however no liquid has been included as well as the system has not been examined.”Under the hood is a rebuilt 1,275 cc inline-four engine, sourced from a later-model automobile, that’s been tired to 1,302 cc. The engine was upgraded with a new Weber 45 DCOE carburetor, a replacement coil, ignition system wires, a new circuitry harness, a rebuilt upgraded distributor, and also extra. Under prior possession the drivetrain obtained a brand-new exhaust header and also a clutch master cyndrical tube.

1,302 cc inline-four engine The engine is paired with a rebuilt late-model four-speed manual transmission and also a rebuilt differential with solidified half-shafts. 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite New front disc as well as rear drum brakes, replacement rear springtimes, a new back guide bar, and a brand-new brake master cylinder were mounted under prior possession. 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite The sale

includes a clear New York title

in the vendor’s name, service records, and proprietor’s and fix manuals. Additional extra components included with the sale are a disassembled 1,275 cc engine, Weber carburetor jets, a double SU carburetor setup with K&N air filters, a brand-new Robbins top, equipment for a tilt-forward hood conversion, and also a lot more. A collection of videos showing exterior, interior, and driving footage were supplied by the vendor as well as are offered on AutoHunter. The mechanical odometer checks out 68K miles, but the gauge collection has actually been replaced and the true mileage on the framework is unidentified. This 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite’s public auction ends on Friday, November 4, 2022 , at 11:20 a.m.(PDT)Visit the AutoHunter listing for additional information as well as photo gallery.

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