Sprite Mk I 1959 for sale

Model Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I (Frogeye / Bugeye) Color Green body, green interior with classic sporty finishes and essential details perfectly in line with the original character of the model, green carpet and Ivory white Hard top. Features Front longitudinal 4-cylinder inline engine 8 valves series A. Displacement cm3 948, max power/rpm 43 HP at about 5200 rpm. Engine that delivers its power through rear-wheel drive accompanied by a rigorous 4-speed manual transmission with synchronizers on the higher gears. Front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Independent front suspension and rigid rear axle with quarter-elliptic springs. Brilliant acceleration in relation to the extremely low weight and max speed in the order of 130–135 km/h. The Sprite Mk I is also known for its lightweight monocoque body and the famous fixed protruding headlights that earned it the nickname "Frogeye" in the UK and "Bugeye" in the United States. Year 1959 Condition Curiosities The Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I was born with the idea of offering a true sports car at a low cost, intelligently using components from the British Motor Corporation but pairing them with a modern monocoque body and an absolutely unusual line. The headlights were initially supposed to be retractable, but to keep costs down they were left fixed in an elevated position, inadvertently becoming the most famous aesthetic feature of the model. This choice, combined with the almost smiling front, has made the Frogeye/Bugeye one of the most beloved and recognizable English cars of all time.