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1959 Bugeye Sprite

Location: Loudon, Tennessee, United States
Make: Austin Healey
Model: Sprite
SubModel: Bugeye
Type: Convertible
Year: 1959
VIN: AN5L17570
Color: Iris Blue
Engine size: 1275 cc
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: 4 speed ribcase
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear

1959 Austin Healey Sprite Description

Just completed restoration. My 3rd and best. Rebuilt 1275 cc, ribcase gearbox rebuilt by Bugeyeguy. New Weber downdraft carburetor, neg. earth conversion, alternator, VDO electric. tach, Pertronix ignition, disc brakes, new dark blue top, custom tonneau to accommodate roll bar, headers, 1-3/4 in. exhaust, new Khumo tires on minilite type wheels, good side curtains, new fuel tank/sending unit, good interior, new pads and linings, front tilt bonnet. New front and rear wheel bearings, new wiring harness, new master cylinders, new slave cylinders. New professional Iris Blue paint. All original parts replaced are included and in excellent condition. All records of work since my purchase. Engine rebuild and disc brake conversion was done prior to my purchase. Less than 500 miles on engine rebuild. Compression and oil pressure are excellent. Minor oil drips from engine.Small split (see pic) on passenger seat seam.Everything Works!! All rust eliminated. Inspection and test drive is encouraged

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