1969 Austin Healey Sprite .
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Last year for Austin Healey in the USA
less than 3000 mi since complete restoration and drivetrain overhaul
This car was purchased by the current mechanical engineer/aircraft mechanic/auto restorer in 2010 as a craigslist basket case.
It has been completely disassembled, rebuilt, and improved over the last 13 years.
It has been built with a focus on reliability, performance, comfort and beauty.
Engine/Drivetrain: 1275 engine has been overbored to 73.
5mm to give 1380 cc.
Mildly ported head per Dave Vizards “A” series engine manual.
Kent 266 megadyne cam with 1.
5:1 ratio non-roller rocker arms.
Weber progressive downdraft carb with electric choke.
Pertronix disti.
Alternator conversion.
Moss Spin-on oil filter and remote oil cooler.
Rivergate 5 speed conversion with datsun 210 trans.
Custom machined flywheel to allow all datsun clutch components.
(not the rivergate hodgepodge) New fuel tank, new exhaust with later style dual resonators (its quiet!)
Suspension/Brakes: New lowered leaf springs and coil springs, all urethane bushings in the front, Front lever shocks rebuilt by world auto parts, rear tube shock conversion, drilled front rotors, new master cyl, steel braid brake lines, spindles rebuilt, new front wheel roller bearings, steering rack rebuilt.
No Rattles, car drives straight and tight.
New moss minilight wheels.
Body\Interior: Car has been repainted as a bare shell with correct BRG single stage green with white stripes.
Preform resources fiberglass hood with inner skin and hood pins.
New grill, windshield, all body rubber, tonneau, convertible top, rear turn signals, window channel, interior carpet, door panels, kick panels, seat foams, seat covers, seat diaphragms, headlight buckets, wiper arms, remote heater valve.
Custom designed and laser cut bookend walnut burl dash with rosewood binding.
All gauges disassembled, cleaned, and polished.
Dash varnished with 10 coats color sanded Epifanes varnish.
Extras: this car comes with a complete extra ( original bore size) 1275 drivetrain in pieces, original ribcase gearbox, lots of extra bits and bobs from the restoration.
Summary: This is the cleanest and best equipped Sprite on the market.
If you are looking for a Reliable, Quick, Gorgeous Sprite that looks new and drives better, this is the one.
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