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1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

Mk I Bugeye
Uniqueness before beauty?
Thursday, 22 September - Saturday, 24 September 2022
$34,100
Sale Price
$25,000 - $35,000
Est. Range
No
Reserve
24 September 2022
Sold Date
3217
Lot Number
#2-
Modified restoration
RM Sotheby's
Auction House
Chassis no. AN5L31345; Engine no. 9C-U-H/31125. Old English White with tan cloth top over red piped in white. 948 with Judson supercharger, 4-speed, aluminum radiator, hub caps and trim rings, Vredestein tires, AutoMeter boost gauge for the blower.

Evaluation: Very good, shiny paint. The door gaps are uneven and there is a small chip in front of the passenger’s door. Visible wear and age on the steering wheel, dash and gauges which are probably original, but the seats and carpets look brand new. A cool Bugeye with period performance upgrades.

Bottom Line: While not exactly “fast,” this supercharged Sprite will nevertheless feel like it is, especially for those brave enough to mix it up with the SUVs on the highway. It’s a solid example, too, even by the standards of a Bugeye, which are generally much higher than later Sprites/Midgets given their higher value. The attractive condition and the Judson blower make this a very appealing car, and the new owner paid full retail for it.

by Andrew Newton
1 October 2022
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