1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

Sprite

Year

1960

Listed price

$7,000

Location

Valley Center

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The Austin-Healey Sprite, affectionately known as the "Bugeye" or "Frogeye" depending on your side of the Atlantic, burst onto the scene in 1958 as a pure, unadulterated sports car for the masses. Donald Healey’s vision was simple: create an inexpensive, fun-to-drive roadster, and by utilizing readily available BMC A-series components, he delivered precisely that. Its distinctive headlamps, mounted high on the bonnet, were originally designed to be retractable but were fixed to save costs, inadvertently creating one of the most recognizable automotive faces of all time. Light, nimble, and direct, the Mk1 Sprite quickly became a darling of club racers and enthusiasts, embodying the spirit of post-war British motoring with an accessible charm that remains potent today. This 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite represents the final year of the beloved Mk1 generation, offered as a complete yet disassembled project. With an indicated 20,000 miles, this manual convertible presents a unique opportunity to resurrect an automotive icon. The previous owner intended a high school auto program to undertake its restoration, a plan unfortunately curtailed by the program's discontinuation. Now, this Bugeye, along with all its accompanying parts, awaits a dedicated enthusiast ready to bring its classic lines and spirited performance back to life. This is an enticing prospect for those eager to embark on a hands-on journey with a true British roadster legend.