1963 Austin-Healey Austin-Healey

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

Austin-Healey

Year

1963

Listed price

$1,500

Location

Sturgis, Michigan

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

37,429 miles

The Austin-Healey Sprite, affectionately known as the "Bugeye" or "Frogeye" in its inaugural Mk1 guise, burst onto the scene in 1958 as a truly affordable, no-frills sports car. Donald Healey's vision was clear: to create a small, nimble roadster that captured the spirit of post-war British motoring for the masses. The Mk1's distinctive, forward-facing headlights, originally designed to be retractable but fixed due to cost, gave it an unmistakable charm and cemented its place in automotive history. While the later Mk2, introduced in 1961, adopted a more conventional front-end design, it retained the Sprite's lightweight chassis and spirited driving dynamics, continuing its legacy as a beloved entry-level sports car. This 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk2 presents a unique opportunity for restoration, having spent over a decade in warehouse storage. While the engine type is currently unspecified and its output unknown, this automatic convertible, showing 37,429 miles on the odometer, offers a blank canvas for an enthusiast eager to revive a classic. Its long slumber means it will require comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic attention, but the fundamental charm of the Sprite remains intact, waiting to be rediscovered. This is a chance to breathe new life into a storied British roadster and return it to the open road.