AutoHunter Spotlight: 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite

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

This Bug Eye Sprite was painted blue during the previous ownership. Heaven exterior is complemented by replacement chrome brightwork, including the dual sideview mirrors, windscreen trim, as well as the grille surround.

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1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite It flights on a set of silver-finished 13-inch Minator alloy wheels with AH-branded Caps as well as Aspen Touring A/S tires. The listing states that the tires have accrued much less than 500 miles considering that installment.

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1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite”The two-seat inside is furnished with black vinyl bucket seats, matched to the door panels, dashboard, as well as brand-new carpets,”the listing mentions.”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 brand-new windscreen washer parts

have been installed however no liquid has been included and the system has not been inspected.”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, spark plug wires, a brand-new wiring harness, a rebuilt updated supplier, as well as a lot more. Under prior ownership the drivetrain received a new exhaust header as well as a clutch master cyndrical tube.

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1,302 cc inline-four engine The engine is coupled with a rebuilt late-model four-speed guidebook transmission and a rebuilt differential with hardened half-shafts. 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite New front disc and also back drum brakes, substitute rear springs, a brand-new rear guide bar, and also a brand-new brake master cylinder were set up under prior ownership. 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite The sale

includes a clear New York title

in the seller’s name, service documents, and owner’s and fix handbooks. Extra spare components consisted of with the sale are a disassembled 1,275 cc engine, Weber carburetor jets, a dual SU carburetor arrangement with K&N air filters, a brand-new Robbins top, hardware for a tilt-forward hood conversion, and also much more. A series of videos showing exterior, interior, as well as driving video were provided by the seller and are available on AutoHunter. The mechanical odometer checks out 68K miles, yet the scale collection has been changed and real gas 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 more information and also image gallery.

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