Free To Bid. Inspection reports available. See full photos, videos and more. Auction Dates: Oct 5-17, 2020

This is a stunning concours quality 1960 Austin-Healy “Bugeye” Sprite Mk I that has benefitted from a no expense spared restoration.  With a total investment in excess of $100,000, this Frogeye Sprite is spectacular.  All of the racing livery is easily removed and the Sprite has less than 50 miles added since its restoration.

The restoration started with a solid, nice example that was from Eastern Colorado.  The Sprite was largely rust free with only some minor rust on the driver side floor area.

The restoration was completed recently by Doctor Jag Technologies in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  The restorers are used to restoring E-Types and other high-end British motorcars.  The same no expense spared methodology was used for this Sprite.

The parts alone cost in excess of $15,000, documented with numerous pages of single-spaced lines of accounting detail.  The stack of receipts is literally two inches thick.  The labor value was beyond reason with about 1,800 hours invested.  This is part of a 70-car collection, including 26 Jaguars.

This Sprite has been beautifully finished in Sky Blue and has the correct original steel wheels with the hubcaps, giving it a spectacular look.  The paint, chrome and all the finish work are all in excellent condition.  This is ready to be competitive at concours events. We are sure that Sprites were never made this nice from the factory.  The new black vinyl convertible top has yet to see sunlight!  Forgive the green spots in the photo gallery.  These are simply the reflection of the green tool box sitting in front of the Sprite!  This Sprite is as close to perfect as you’ll find (the videos do a thorough job of covering it, as well).

The gorgeous dark blue leather interior and carpeting is all new and without fault.  The quality of the materials are the same as for the $300,000 Jaguar restorations.  Everything in the interior is as-new.  The dash, instruments and door panels are also either new or restored.  Everything works as it should.

All the drivetrain and suspension were completely rebuilt.  The engine pulls strong and operates perfectly.  We noted no modifications, the restoration was performed to bring it back to its original glory.

An independent inspection was conducted and the report is available for your review.  It confirms the pristine condition of this roadster, as you would expect with a fresh restoration.  If you are interested in acquiring the Sprite that is essentially as-new or better than new, this may be your motorcar.

For more information and details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com.  The Sprite may be viewed in New Mexico.

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For 26 years this Sprite has been owned in Arizona and underwent a full body-off restoration. This Sprite is an eye catcher with its rare wire wheels, beautiful red paint and tan interior, top, side curtains and tonneau cover,. With only 280 miles covered since restoration, this motorcar is ready to be shown at car shows and concours events as well as toured through the countryside. While not a trailer-queen, this car would do well at local car shows and is presented well enough for concours events. Since the restoration was performed many years ago it will not be a top contender at concours events.

This is a no expense spared fully restored Arizona Sprite. The car was bought new in Arizona in March of 1959.  In as a very nice accident and rust free original example in about 1984 in Texas and immediately moved to the dry climate of Arizona with its new owner. (See photos of the car in the early 1980’s prior to restoration)[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h4yo1bshVQ[/youtube]

From 1985 to 2010 it was in the loving and caring hands of one owner who paid for its restoration. Upon acquisition he commenced an extensive restoration which included every nut and bolt being removed and replaced.

The car sat after its restoration (with no miles driven) and in 2001 he paid the experts at British Motor Classics in Phoenix to fully re-commission the motorcar by going through the engine, transmission, radiator and brakes. In 2010 we have again re-commissioned the motorcar and it is now ready for a new owner to love and enjoy on tours and car shows. It’s Pirelli radial tires and rare wire wheels are ready for touring at highway speeds and a steady 35-45 miles per gallon.[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyVH1RK90kg[/youtube]

Please review the photos of the restoration where the body was removed and “dipped” in stripping solvent to remove all traces of paint, etc. Examination of the body panels show that this car had never been in an accident nor, of course, had it ever seen rust of any kind.

Since restoration the Sprite has covered less than 280 miles. The photo shows that the mildly tuned Austin A-Series engine and transmission were also fully rebuilt, with less than 10 miles on the gearbox!! We have receipts for most all of the parts and restoration work, including all trim pieces, new wiring harness, brake and transmission rebuild, etc. The receipts cover from 1984 to 2010.

This is a fabulous opportunity to own a fully restored and sorted Bugeye Sprite for a reasonable value. Whether you are wanting a car to show or for weekend touring, this is a car with excellent provenance and history.  Please review the value guide as follows: Value Guide

Asking: Sold!  Back to Arizona!

Make an offer now!

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