Make:
Austin Healey
Model:
Sprite Bug Eye
Year:
1960
Mileage:
9000
Miles
Condition:
Used
Country:
United States
Region:
Texas
City:
Houston - TX ,
Zip:
77002
1960 Austin Healey Sprite Bug Eye Sprite 20219k Miles Showing
Rebuilt Engine and Mechanical Refurbishments Completed in 2016-2017 Side Window Curtains, Front Bumpers, New Old-Stock Soft Top, Soft Top Structure, and Original Key Included
Available for your consideration is this 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite! Re-finished in Chevrolet's Crocus Yellow Exterior Paint, this example also has Black Interior and shows only 9k miles. However, total mileage is unknown for this car. This example originally departed the factory on December 24, 1959. In 1996, a highly appreciative buyer purchased the vehicle and retained ownership of it until 2021, completing 25 years of ownership. Mechanically, this Bugeye is very sound, with many recent mechanical refurbishments being completed in 2016-2017. Work completed to the 948cc Inline-Four engine includes:Block magnafluxed, decked, and honedNew block seals, core plugs, and oil passageway plugs.020" under main and rod bearingsNew thrust bearings and piston ringsCylinder head cleaned and magnafluxedNew valvetrain and hardened seatsRebuilt carburetors with new needles, seats, throttle shafts, and gaskets New cloth-wrapped wiring harnessNew ignition components New exhaust downpipe and mufflerBeyond these tasks, the fuel tank and lines were flushed, and new urethane front-end bushings were installed along with the tie rod ends being replaced. Other suspension and steering components were replaced as needed, and additionally, the 4-speed manual was fitted with a new clutch kit. Finally, the braking system was fitted with new master and wheel cylinders, as well as new drums and shoes.
Rebuilt Engine and Mechanical Refurbishments Completed in 2016-2017 Side Window Curtains, Front Bumpers, New Old-Stock Soft Top, Soft Top Structure, and Original Key Included
Available for your consideration is this 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite! Re-finished in Chevrolet's Crocus Yellow Exterior Paint, this example also has Black Interior and shows only 9k miles. However, total mileage is unknown for this car. This example originally departed the factory on December 24, 1959. In 1996, a highly appreciative buyer purchased the vehicle and retained ownership of it until 2021, completing 25 years of ownership. Mechanically, this Bugeye is very sound, with many recent mechanical refurbishments being completed in 2016-2017. Work completed to the 948cc Inline-Four engine includes:Block magnafluxed, decked, and honedNew block seals, core plugs, and oil passageway plugs.020" under main and rod bearingsNew thrust bearings and piston ringsCylinder head cleaned and magnafluxedNew valvetrain and hardened seatsRebuilt carburetors with new needles, seats, throttle shafts, and gaskets New cloth-wrapped wiring harnessNew ignition components New exhaust downpipe and mufflerBeyond these tasks, the fuel tank and lines were flushed, and new urethane front-end bushings were installed along with the tie rod ends being replaced. Other suspension and steering components were replaced as needed, and additionally, the 4-speed manual was fitted with a new clutch kit. Finally, the braking system was fitted with new master and wheel cylinders, as well as new drums and shoes.
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