There’s nothing quite like a classic British sports roadster for your enjoyment in fine weather, top down, rorty exhaust note, and the wind in your face. The polar opposite of the American large car with a big displacement V8, the British roadster relies on small dimensions, light weight, cutesy looks, and an engine that produces just enough power to maintain a sprightly pace on a country road. Sounds interesting? This 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite is an ideal entry point, and it’s a numbers-matching vehicle to boot. This could be your digital detox tool for the weekends, and one to free your spirit.
Spanning four generations from 1958 to 1971, this 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite is of the second generation, or Mark 2 iteration. While it’s not the cutesy Frogeyed first generation, it’s still an eye-catching car, helped by its peach exterior, wire wheels and compact dimensions of just 130 inches long and 53 inches wide. All lights, chrome, and badges are in place and great condition too. Open the low doors and enter the two-seat cabin of this 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite which features a similar peach interior to match the exterior, and the first thing that strikes you is how compact it is. That’s because these cars were mostly designed for solo enjoyment, or a drive with someone close to you, as you’re literally rubbing elbows with them. The dash features gauges to communicate all salient aspects of motoring, and little else. A sporty wood-rimmed aluminum spoked steering wheel, stubby gear knob, and a smattering of toggle switches are your main companions. There’s no touch screen infotainment system to distract you, or dual-zone climate control to pamper you with. The equally dinky trunk hosts the spare wheel, but you can toss a couple of soft bags in there with some adjustment.
What’s beneath the hood of this 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite? Brace yourself for it’s every bit the contrast to what you’d find on an American car. Ready? It’s a 1.1L long-stroke four-cylinder carbureted engine that delivers 56hp at 5,500rpm and 62lb-ft at 3,250rpm. A four speed manual transmission sends this to the rear wheels. This car has received a recent tune-up, rebuilt engine and transmission with just 500 miles since then, dual carburetors, and racing suspension.
With its famously friendly face that is most likened to an inquisitive frog (hence the nickname Frogeye), the Austin-Healey Sprite is a lovable British roadster that was made between 1958 and 1971. With its small road footprint and frugal four-cylinder engine, it redefined what driving fun could be. Despite being the polar opposite of what most Americans considered to constitute a fun or sporty car, some examples did make it here. Case in point, this 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite for sale in Pennsylvania. With a smidge over 53,000 miles on the clock, this spunky little car is the perfect way to treat yourself to something fun to drive, as well as a definitive appreciating asset!
The '50s and '60s were the golden era of open-top British motors, and the car that ranked as one of Britain's finest was the legendary Austin Healey Sprite. Built to be a plucky British motor that's designed for handling tight corners in style, being behind the wheel of an Austin Healey Sprite means you prefer fine-tuned handling and performance that's not overpowered but just right for a good time. Present today is this lovely 1961 Austin Healey Sprite. This British classic is reported to have 15,000 miles on its clock, is fully restored, and makes for the perfect weekend driver or track-focused project.
The antithesis to your stereotypical American open-topped sports car, the Austin-Healey Sprite was conceived in Britain for UK roads and drivers. With a production run spanning from 1958 to 1971 over four series (known as the Mark I, II, III, and IV), it was positioned as a low-cost yet fun car that could be easily maintained. Of course, Sprites made it to many other countries, including Stateside, as evidenced by this 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite that we're selling right now. It's received a new Oselli 1275cc Inline-4 engine with just 2,000 miles on it and is your ideal weekend toy.
With its famously friendly face that is most likened to an inquisitive frog (hence the nickname Frogeye), the Austin-Healey Sprite is a lovable British roadster that was made between 1958 and 1971. With its small road footprint and frugal four-cylinder engine, it redefined what driving fun could be. Despite being the polar opposite of what most Americans considered to constitute a fun or sporty car, some examples did make it here. Case in point, this 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite for sale in Pennsylvania. With a smidge over 53,000 miles on the clock, this spunky little car is the perfect way to treat yourself to something fun to drive, as well as a definitive appreciating asset!
The Austin Healey 3000 remains one of the most iconic British roadsters of the 1960s, celebrated for its elegant lines and open-air driving experience. With original examples commanding high values, kit car recreations provide enthusiasts with an attainable way to enjoy the classic Healey aesthetic. This 1962 Austin Healey 3000 Kit Car, offered out of Phoenix, Arizona, captures the spirit of the original while incorporating thoughtful updates. Finished in red with a beige interior, it pairs vintage styling cues with a carbureted V6 engine, a manual transmission, and several period-inspired touches that make it both engaging to drive and striking to look at.
Popularly called the hairy-chested Healey, the Austin-Healey 3000 was, as the name suggests, a large-engined British sports car, typically in roadster form. Unlike typical British roadsters of the time, the Austin-Healey 3000 came with an uncharacteristically large six-cylinder powerplant and was, overall, a larger car, albeit by not much. Produced between 1959 and 1967, it makes for an excellent classic car to own and cherish. Interestingly, in the Austin-Healey 3000’s later years, the majority of production found its way to North America. Today, we’ve got one of those cars, a 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 Roadster from Gastonia, North Carolina. Why not pick it up and make it your weekend cruiser?
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