Lot 039: Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite
Classic Car, Motorcycle & Automobilia, Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers (24th June 2009)
The second of the Frogeyes in our sale today, this particular car was manufactured by the Austin Motor Company SA in Blackheath, South Africa, in 1959 (as the Heritage Certificate in the history file confirms). It remained in those hot and sunny climes for the next 40 years, hence the excellent state of preservation you see today.
Imported to the UK in 1999 by a previous doctor owner, it was retained by him until 2003 and has had two owners since. The car comes with lots of bills showing regular maintenance and has recently benefited from a new wiring loom, new king pins, new water pump, electronic ignition and new windscreen rubbers. It has a full set of wet weather gear including new sidescreens and a very good canvas hood. A workshop manual is also included. Said to drive very well indeed, it comes with 12 months MOT and tax.
Lot Details
| Auction |
Classic Car, Motorcycle & Automobilia Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers, Leominster |
|---|---|
| Type | Car |
| Lot Number | 039 |
| Estimate | £7500-£9000 |
| Outcome | NOT SOLD |
| Hammer Price | - |
| Hammer Price (inc premium) | - |
| Year | 1959 |
| Condition rating | 0 |
| Registration number | DSL 448 |
| Mileage | - |
| Chassis number | AN5/27290 |
| Engine number | |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 948 |
| Engine - cylinders | |
| Number of doors |
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