THE SUMMER CLASSIC CAR SALE 17th June 2023

classiccarauctions.co.uk 83 LOT 573 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 1959 AUSTIN-HEALEY FROGEYE SPRITE Fabulous Frogeye from 38-years ownership that has lived a life. Sprints, Hill-climbs, shopping and the school-run, the quintessential 1960s British sports car. • An original, UK-supplied, right-hand drive Frogeye from 38-years current ownership • Used for the purpose for which it was designed - day to day transport, top-down fun, and occasional Owners’ Club competition at the weekends • Well-used and well-loved, it’s been treated to a couple of repaints and a total body-off rebuild between 1985-1988 • Subsequent continuous development for hill climbs and sprints over the years with much success including three wins in the Austin Healey Sprint & Hill Climb Challenge • Currently running a 1,380cc A-Series (rebuilt in 2017) with Weber carbs, stainless steel exhaust and a new competition clutch • The package has been softened for road use with the 649 cam replaced by a ‘fast-road’ cam and a 3.9:1 diff fitted for more comfortable cruising • The electrics have been converted to Negative Earth and the hood and side screens accompany the car • This versatile Mk 1 appears very sensibly guided at £10,000 - £12,000. Everyone loves a Frogeye! Lot Details Reg: 2304 DU Chassis no.: AN517938 Mileage: 5,968 MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 81/135 «««¶¶ More Details Lot 573 Bid On Lot 573