1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

Sprite

Year

1959

Listed price

$9,980

Location

Anoka, Minnesota

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

36,236 miles

When the Austin-Healey Sprite debuted in 1958, it instantly captured the hearts of enthusiasts with its cheeky "frogeye" styling and accessible performance. Conceived by Donald Healey as an affordable sports car for the masses, the Mk1 Sprite was built with ingenuity, utilizing BMC A-Series mechanicals from the Austin A35 and Morris Minor. Its unitary construction was advanced for the time, and its lightweight chassis, combined with a peppy 948cc engine, delivered a pure, unadulterated driving experience that quickly made it a darling in club racing and weekend touring alike. Approximately 49,000 "Frogeye" Sprites were produced before the Mk2 arrived in 1961, cementing its status as a foundational British roadster. This 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk1 embodies the model's original charm, showing just 36,236 miles on the odometer. Power comes from its original 948cc engine, paired with a manual transmission, promising an engaging drive that connects the driver directly to the road. As a convertible, this Sprite offers the quintessential open-air motoring experience, perfect for sunny backroad adventures. This Frogeye Sprite represents a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of British motoring history.