• Year of manufacture 
    1964
  • Mileage 
    13 738 km / 8 537 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    48711229
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    Netherlands
  • Exterior colour 
    White
  • Gearbox 
    Manual

Description

This classic car is for sale on Catawiki. To have more information or to place a bid click on the "BID NOW" button. .Very nice and properly driving Austin- Healey Sprite MKIII. Never fully restored.

From June 1964 and therefore one of the first MK IIIs. This Sprite was registered in The Netherlands in December 1967.

Very nice, original colour scheme of Old English White with black bucket seats.
The last owner died a year and a half ago, since then the Healey has been kept in dry storage. It was little effort to restart it with a new battery. The car will need regular maintenance if you’re looking for new driving adventures.

The black soft-top is in very neat condition (as new). The interior is still original. Points of attention include the seat upholstery which has loose stitching. Fortunately, the upholstery is not torn. The left side window doesn't go up. The bodywork is in healthy condition.

The 1.098cc 4-cylinder petrol engine runs well and has a powerful, original Ripcase manual 4-speed gearbox, it shifts smoothly. The chassis is hard and original. The car has a nice patina with signs of wear.
The car was fitted with new Michelin tyres in 2015, they’ve only driven a couple of thousand kilometres. The front wishbones were also replaced and the car has an extra stabilizer rod. The flexible parts of the brake lines have been replaced by new ones with metal protection and an improved inner core.

The gauges work properly, the steering wheel is original.
Given the condition of the car, the odometer has come full circle once.

In short, a very solid basis to fully restore for a car in competition condition, or a Sprite with only some technical and cosmetic improvements for a car in neat, driving condition. Or you can enjoy it as it is!

This Austin-Healey has naturally sustained signs of wear and age over the years given its age, please see photos.

You are welcome to view this car in our showroom and to take it for a test drive before you place a bid.

This vehicle can be viewed and picked up in Oldemarkt, the Netherlands.

We can also arrange export documents for you, free of charge. A 2-week insurance is also possible if necessary!