Austin Healey Sprite 1962

8500 USD

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CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
Thanks for stopping by to take a look at our very cool 1962 Austin Healey Sprite. Built for just a few years, the iconic Sprite is one of a kind. This great car was owned by a pilot for over 35 years and kept to the exacting standards pilots require.RarityIncreasingly rare in unmodified form, the Sprite is a joy to drive and easy to own. Thanks to our friends at British Connection in Long Beach CA, we learned that the 62 Austin Healey Sprite is among the rarest of the Sprite line. 1962 was a transition year for the Sprite. After producing some 50,000 Bugeye Sprites from 58 to 61, 1962 brought a new bonnet, a boot with a lid and an engine upgrade to 1098CC with dual 1BBL carbs. However, 1962 Sprites still retained the side curtains and US customers wanted roll up windows. The new design, coupled with the side curtains, decimated sales numbers for 1962. Resale values followed the same path in the years afterward. Much like the much maligned 63 split window Corvette, new cars sat on the lot unsold as slow sales reflected the public's opinion of both cars. Here six decades later, the split window Corvette commands premium dollars. Sprites can look a lot alike but from a collectibility standpoint, this 62 stands out as the low production transition car much like the now legendary, 63 split window Corvette.Exterior.Beautiful red paint is holding up very well and buffs out nice and shiny. The convertible top has a few wear spots that may need attention but realistically, this is a top down car. Side curtains and top bar are in excellent condition.Wheels, Tires13” standard wheels with Austin Healey caps. Newer tyres. Period correct Montgomery Ward spare tyre.Engine1098 cc stock motor, we believe. She runs very healthy and starts right up every time. Upgraded to electric fuel pump.Transmission4 Speed Manual transmission. Nice clutch. Austin Healey shift knobBraking, SteeringBrakes are excellent and operating properly. Everything looks new or close to new condition. Steering is precise and on point.Battery Fresh Battery TrimThe chrome bumpers are nice as are the many stainless trim pieces. GlassThe glass is in excellent condition. InteriorExcellent black upholstery trimmed with red piping. Nice carpets, dash and door panels. Gauges, lights, switches work properly. OdometerThe odometer shows 00847 miles and operates properly. We suspect the odometer has rolled over. DMVThe California title is clear and all documentation is included. The vehicle has been on non-op since 1997. California Historic Vehicle plates! No smog is required for California residents. Very low cost Antique registration for most US States.DocumentationNot much documentation came with the car aside from years worth of registration receipts. A build book with some documentation is included. InspectionPlease come inspect this great Sprite before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. The details contained in this listing are based on our review of the vehicle and any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please keep in mind that this is a 57 year old used car. It will need periodic attention just as any classic automobile does. It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your Aunt Betty drives. If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car so please move on to something boring. Like a Prius.Video YouTube Video will open in a new windowUsing the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] We offer excellent collector car financing through Suntrust Bankk. Click the banner, get great financing fast and get out for a cool drive in this sweet brit! 24 hour funding to your bank account AND YOU KEEP THE TITLE! Trade insYes we take trades! We like interesting cars but newer cars are welcome too. DealerYes, we are licensed and can issue registration on the spot for California.TransportationWe use a Worldwide transport network. Our cars regularly go to the east coast. Several have gone to Europe lately. We can help with setting up whatever you need. There is a page on our website dedicated to shipping information here Please, no after auction games. Please have your permissions and funds in order before bidding. LinksWebsite Need some help with your car or motorcycle restoration? We do all sorts of interesting projects. Hit us up and see if we can help yours too!Many of our auctions end early as vehicles are advertised elsewhere or offers are made for cash or trade. If something strikes your fancy, give us a call or email before it's too late. 949-234-6353 Dale ext 207, Tomo ext 201,Thanks!Always looking for pre 1986 Muscle cars, MGA MG MGB, Alfa Romeo, Porsche 911, 912, 914 240Z 280Z, older Cadillac, Camaro, Mustang, Vintage race cars, older Jaguars, British sports cars, kit cars, project cars, 1948-1986 interesting cars. We buy cars outright. One, two, six or twenty. We love to rescue projects, dreams and hoards.Please ignore these key words: ALFA DUETTO ROMEO SPIDER VELOCE GTV - ANGLIA - ALVIS - ASTON MARTIN - AUSTIN HEALEY - AUSTIN BUG EYE SPRITE - AVANTI - BARRACUDA - BUICK RIVIERA - BUG EYE SPRITE - CADILLAC - CAMARO - CAPRI - CHARGER - CHALLENGER - CHEVELLE - CHEVY - CHEVROLET - COBRA JET - CORONET - CORVETTE - COUGAR - CUDA - DODGE - DROP HEAD - ELDORADO - FALCON - FASTBACK - FERRARI - FIREBIRD - FORD - FLEETWOOD - GM - GMC - GTO - GTX - OLDSMOBILE - HEMI - IMPALA - LANCIA - LINCOLN - LOTUS - JAGUAR - MG - MGA - MGB - MG TD - MGTD - MG TC - MGTC - MG TF - MGTF - MUSTANG - MERCEDES BENZ 190SL 190 SL 230 SL 230SL 250SL 250 SL 280SL 280 SL 220S 220 300SEL 560SL 300SL - MINI COOPER - NOVA - PORSCHE - PONTIAC - ROADRUNNER - SHELBY - SUNBEAM TIGER - TORINO - TRANS AM - TRIUMPH - TR2 - TR 2 - TR3 - TR 3 - TR4 - TR 4 - TR6 - TR 6 - TR250 - TR 250 - VOLVO - XKE - E TYPE - P1800 - P1800ES - 280Z - 240Z - DATSUN - 510 - RANCHERO - GTO - COUGAR - BORGWARD - isabella - diesel tow - F150 - silverado- ram - 1500- trade - ranch wagon - 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

Thanks for stopping by to take a look at our very cool 1962 Austin Healey Sprite. Built for just a few years, the iconic Sprite is one of a kind. This great car was owned by a pilot for over 35 years and kept to the exacting standards pilots require.RarityIncreasingly rare in unmodified form, the Sprite is a joy to drive and easy to own. Thanks to our friends at British Connection in Long Beach CA, we learned that the 62 Austin Healey Sprite is among the rarest of the Sprite line. 1962 was a transition year for the Sprite. After producing some 50,000 Bugeye Sprites from 58 to 61, 1962 brought a new bonnet, a boot with a lid and an engine upgrade to 1098CC with dual 1BBL carbs. However, 1962 Sprites still retained the side curtains and US customers wanted roll up windows. The new design, coupled with the side curtains, decimated sales numbers for 1962. Resale values followed the same path in the years afterward. Much like the much maligned 63 split window Corvette, new cars sat on the lot unsold as slow sales reflected the public's opinion of both cars. Here six decades later, the split window Corvette commands premium dollars. Sprites can look a lot alike but from a collectibility standpoint, this 62 stands out as the low production transition car much like the now legendary, 63 split window Corvette.Exterior.Beautiful red paint is holding up very well and buffs out nice and shiny. The convertible top has a few wear spots that may need attention but realistically, this is a top down car. Side curtains and top bar are in excellent condition.Wheels, Tires13” standard wheels with Austin Healey caps. Newer tyres. Period correct Montgomery Ward spare tyre.Engine1098 cc stock motor, we believe. She runs very healthy and starts right up every time. Upgraded to electric fuel pump.Transmission4 Speed Manual transmission. Nice clutch. Austin Healey shift knobBraking, SteeringBrakes are excellent and operating properly. Everything looks new or close to new condition. Steering is precise and on point.Battery Fresh Battery TrimThe chrome bumpers are nice as are the many stainless trim pieces. GlassThe glass is in excellent condition. InteriorExcellent black upholstery trimmed with red piping. Nice carpets, dash and door panels. Gauges, lights, switches work properly. OdometerThe odometer shows 00847 miles and operates properly. We suspect the odometer has rolled over. DMVThe California title is clear and all documentation is included. The vehicle has been on non-op since 1997. California Historic Vehicle plates! No smog is required for California residents. Very low cost Antique registration for most US States.DocumentationNot much documentation came with the car aside from years worth of registration receipts. A build book with some documentation is included. InspectionPlease come inspect this great Sprite before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. The details contained in this listing are based on our review of the vehicle and any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please keep in mind that this is a 57 year old used car. It will need periodic attention just as any classic automobile does. It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your Aunt Betty drives. If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car so please move on to something boring. Like a Prius.Video YouTube Video will open in a new windowUsing the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] We offer excellent collector car financing through Suntrust Bankk. Click the banner, get great financing fast and get out for a cool drive in this sweet brit! 24 hour funding to your bank account AND YOU KEEP THE TITLE! Trade insYes we take trades! We like interesting cars but newer cars are welcome too. DealerYes, we are licensed and can issue registration on the spot for California.TransportationWe use a Worldwide transport network. Our cars regularly go to the east coast. Several have gone to Europe lately. We can help with setting up whatever you need. There is a page on our website dedicated to shipping information here Please, no after auction games. Please have your permissions and funds in order before bidding. LinksWebsite Need some help with your car or motorcycle restoration? We do all sorts of interesting projects. Hit us up and see if we can help yours too!Many of our auctions end early as vehicles are advertised elsewhere or offers are made for cash or trade. If something strikes your fancy, give us a call or email before it's too late. 949-234-6353 Dale ext 207, Tomo ext 201,Thanks!Always looking for pre 1986 Muscle cars, MGA MG MGB, Alfa Romeo, Porsche 911, 912, 914 240Z 280Z, older Cadillac, Camaro, Mustang, Vintage race cars, older Jaguars, British sports cars, kit cars, project cars, 1948-1986 interesting cars. We buy cars outright. One, two, six or twenty. We love to rescue projects, dreams and hoards.Please ignore these key words: ALFA DUETTO ROMEO SPIDER VELOCE GTV - ANGLIA - ALVIS - ASTON MARTIN - AUSTIN HEALEY - AUSTIN BUG EYE SPRITE - AVANTI - BARRACUDA - BUICK RIVIERA - BUG EYE SPRITE - CADILLAC - CAMARO - CAPRI - CHARGER - CHALLENGER - CHEVELLE - CHEVY - CHEVROLET - COBRA JET - CORONET - CORVETTE - COUGAR - CUDA - DODGE - DROP HEAD - ELDORADO - FALCON - FASTBACK - FERRARI - FIREBIRD - FORD - FLEETWOOD - GM - GMC - GTO - GTX - OLDSMOBILE - HEMI - IMPALA - LANCIA - LINCOLN - LOTUS - JAGUAR - MG - MGA - MGB - MG TD - MGTD - MG TC - MGTC - MG TF - MGTF - MUSTANG - MERCEDES BENZ 190SL 190 SL 230 SL 230SL 250SL 250 SL 280SL 280 SL 220S 220 300SEL 560SL 300SL - MINI COOPER - NOVA - PORSCHE - PONTIAC - ROADRUNNER - SHELBY - SUNBEAM TIGER - TORINO - TRANS AM - TRIUMPH - TR2 - TR 2 - TR3 - TR 3 - TR4 - TR 4 - TR6 - TR 6 - TR250 - TR 250 - VOLVO - XKE - E TYPE - P1800 - P1800ES - 280Z - 240Z - DATSUN - 510 - RANCHERO - GTO - COUGAR - BORGWARD - isabella - diesel tow - F150 - silverado- ram - 1500- trade - ranch wagon - 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	8500 USD
Make:	Austin Healey
Model:	Sprite
Year:	1962
Mileage:	100847 MI
Engine:	998
Transmission:	Manual
Warranty:	Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

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Austin Healey Sprite 1962

See also

1975 Pontiac Firebird

1968 Chevrolet Camaro

1940 Ford Sedan Delivery

1966 Chevrolet C-10