67 Sprite MKIV ready to drive and enjoy!

Description

Up for saleour Austin Healy Sprite MKIV 1967in overall good condition – Weekends driven - Always garaged

Engine had been completely rebuilt and restored by previous owner. It has new brakes, tires, fuel system, aluminum radiator, electrical gone through, all lights, gauges and wipers work. The horn will be able to work but it is not connected to steering wheel yet. Everythingwas done to the engine to make it like new. Bore, deck, complete head rebuild, reground crankshaft, all new bearings, new piston set, upgraded main seal kit, and so much more. Every nut and bolt was replaced or re-zinc plated. Even the proper paint and valve cover tags to make it complete and true to original.

The interior is clean and complete with no rips or tears in the seats. The dash is not ripped torn or cracked.

It has been fitted with a proper brand new brown “Tonneau cover” from Robbbins Auto Top. The convertible top frame and the cover are as well included in the sale.

The body is not restored and has some small issues in few sections with minimal rust, but it is fine for a driver quality vehicle, the wheel wells are in excellent condition. See pictures for condition. Steel parts for fixing the lateral post affected sections are included.

Motolita wooden rimmed steering wheel.

Gearshift knob in walnut wood, crested with the Austin Healy Sprite medallion logo.

Headlamp stone guards.

5 nice grille badgesin thefront grille.

Removable quarter light mirror for driver’s side (another one ready to be fitted for passenger’s side).

Wheels fitted with Austin Healy hubcaps (AH).

New tires with lots of life in front.

Jack vintage style

Austin Healy blanket for passenger

Austin Healy tool bag

Thousands have been put into this car to get it to this point. It's a surprisingly fun car to drive, quick and nimble.It’s basically perfect as far as old British’s cars go mechanically.

Drives "thumbs up" at every occasion we drive it.

I have described the above mentioned vehicle to the best of my ability. However, with all classic vehicles, the condition is subjective and therefore I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings or representations.

There are few minor things to comment about this car. The seats are from an earlier model of the car and the trunk lid seems to be from a MG midget (compatible vehicle), same about the cover top.

Just bid if you're interested, please. Shipping and delivery will be your responsibility. Vehicle is located in Roseville-CA. If you would want to drive it home in the Sacramento area that is up to your discretion. I think it will go fine, aswe drive it regularly on the weekends through Roseville and even up to Folsom or Auburn, but I won't make any guarantees. Longer distances could however be an adventure.

The car is currently registered and insured through Hagerty as classic car. The California title is clear at my wife's name,registered with the DMV till August 2019. Smog exempt.

Lots of literature about the car: vintage workshop manuals, restoration manuals, the "A engine" tuning guide, spare parts catalogs, history books, etc.., valued in more than $500 and necessary to keep improving it will be transferred as well.

Sold AS IS, WHERE IS: $8,000

If you’re looking for one that’s completely correct and original thenthis is maybe not your car. But if you just want a fun car to enjoy while you keep working on itto take it to the next restoration level for a good price then this is a very good option. Motor enthusiasts and critics alike loved the look and handling of these British cars. Someone is going to get many years of smiles out of this car as we are getting now. It is what it is.

Reason for selling is thatafter some years livingin the US we're getting back to Spainfrom where we are originally from in these next months, andweare afraid that we will not be able to enjoy it as it deserves there because of the weather and traffic conditions. Therefore, if the price proposal is close enough toour "buy it now" request maybewe will accept it.

Please let me know whatever questions you may have. More detailed picturesor videos showing how fine it runs and drivescan bemade available upon request, as well as it can be seen locally.