The Austin Healey Sprite was introduced in the late 1950s with the aim of creating a fun and affordable roadster for a wide audience. The result was a compact, two-seater sports car that came onto the market in 1958. There were four versions (MK I to MK IV), of which the first version was the most special, due to its striking and different appearance compared to the later versions. This Austin Healey Sprite MKI was soon nicknamed Frogye, and it is not difficult to guess why this model was called that. In the meantime, it has become the most sought-after (and also most exclusive) version of the Sprite.
This Austin Healey Sprite MKI was produced in 1960 and originally delivered in the United States. In 1997, the car came to the Netherlands (transport receipt present) and subsequently underwent a thorough and very professional body-off restoration. The result is a truly new Austin Healey Frogey in immaculate condition and with a beautiful color combination of Old English White with red leather interior. We have rarely seen a classic car that has been restored so perfectly. Of course, the engine block and the gearbox were also completely overhauled during the restoration.
The bodywork is in an exceptionally new condition. The stylish colour Old English White (this is how the car was originally delivered) has a beautiful deep shine and the paintwork is of exceptionally high quality. The body parts fit together well and the doors also open and close well. The various chrome and trim parts are also in absolute new condition and shine beautifully. The various rubber parts and seals are in perfect condition. It probably goes without saying that the convertible top is also in completely new condition. Of course, the side windows are also completely new and perfect.
The interior is breathtakingly beautiful. The beautiful red forms a stylish combination with the exterior colour. During the restoration, the interior was completely renewed and the red leather seats are in perfect condition and are sturdy and comfortable. The door panels, the dashboard and also the floor covering are completely new. The various chrome and trim parts are of course also in new condition and in a shiny condition. The beautiful Smiths counters are new and of course work properly. The wooden steering wheel is not only completely new, but also forms a beautiful combination with the interior.
Under the hood everything looks impressively clean and well-maintained. The engine compartment is in perfect new condition and the expertly overhauled 948 cc engine block sounds very nice and smooth and this Austin Healey Frogey drives wonderfully. The brakes work firmly and solidly and the shifting is also very smooth. This stylish and compact classic roadster is not only beautiful to look at, but also wonderful to drive. And certainly in this exceptional and perfect new condition this Frogey makes extra attractive.
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