Austin Healey Sebring Sprite "SPRIDGET" Little Blue

Description

Austin Healey Sebring Sprite "SPRIDGET" Little Blue


Great car for historic entry level events.

A very tidy Sebring Sprite replica, 1970 Spridget fitted with lightweight glass fibre bodywork. Good spec.

Mildly tuned 1275cc unit with weber 45 DCOE carburettor on short mangoletsi manifold.
5 speed gearbox and anti roll bar.

Technical info:
Engine. Mildly tuned 1275cc engine with larger valves and some head polishing.
Transmission. 5 Speed type 9 gearbox


Austin Healey Sebring sprite evocation, road going hill climb & sprint Car

The Austin Healey Sprite was launched in May 1958, in that same month a Sprite had its race debut in the hands of Douglas Wilson-Spratt at Silverstone. Douglas later built the WSM special bodied Sprites & Midget. Sprites quickly became the budget sports car of choice for many club racers & rally crews. Several tuning companies also saw the potential of the Sprite, one of the main exponents was John Sprinzel, who working with Williams & Pritchard designed the Sprinzel Sebring Sprite Coupe, of which 6 were built. John’s own car was registered PMO 200 & had much success in both international racing & rallying, most notably when driven by Stirling Moss at Sebring in 1961.

As of March 2025, car has undergone engine and carburettor rolling road setup at TTP Service & performance, Bromsgrove.

The Specification Includes:

· Mildly tuned 1275cc engine
. SS 4 branch exhaust manifold
. Weber 45 dcoe carburettor
· Oil cooler
· Alloy radiator
. New vehicle battery
. Kenlowe fan and capillary thermostat
· Anti roll bar
· 5 speed type 9 gearbox
· Ventilated front brake discs & yellow stuff pads.
· Light weight glass fibre bodywork
· Original period alloy Monza fuel cap
· Matching period seats

#classicmotorracing
#spridget


Large build file with bills and probably more than 100 photos. Road tax and MOT exempt, near junction 5 on M 5 Motorway (Worcestershire)
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask, or more photos as required.

Thank you.

Ad ID: 1509958435

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