Austin Healey Sprite
Manufactured: 1960
Colour: Old English White
Engine: 948cc twin 1 1/8" SU Carbs.
Fuel: Unleaded
Transmission: 4 speed (no syncro on 1st or reverse)
Audio: None - just a great sounding exhaust!
Weather equipment: hood and frame, tonneau cover.
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In the 1950's BMC asked Donald Healey to design an affordable small 2-seater sports car. The result was the 1958 Sprite, a car that bought sports car driving to the mass market and started a whole new trend. With its funny grin and pop-eyed headlights the 'Frogeye' captured the hearts of enthusiasts the world over. The monocoque structure was unique at the time giving this little car amazing road holding and making it such a joy to drive. Over the years the ever improving Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget range kept the original idea very much alive, but it is the quirky little 'Frogeye' that still most captures the spirit of the time and has the most 'fun' appeal.
Things you need to know
The minimum age for insurance is 25
The 'Frogeye' has no seat belts.
There is luggage space behind the seats - if you want to carry luggage then use small soft bags.
The 'Frogeye' is a small car please bear this in mind if you are over 6ft tall or time has supplemented your girth.