1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite
Description
1958 Austin Healey Sprite MK1, race car NZ #1hp NZ motorsport log book, schedule K historic, clean USA log book imported NZ in 2020. Last track day was in US 1990
You will not be driving this on Nz roads, no WOF or rego in NZ. Mileage unknown but race car since early 70s so actually prob low kms, but all at 100mph!
948 race engine which is actually a strong sleeved 1098- as 948cc, block with 1.75 “ journal, strapped mains, billet crank, 998 rods, spare head, block, rods etc, twin SU, and manifold, engine needs assembly, most and some new parts to complete, gear box, Quaife lsd, accusump, tilton fly wheel . Custom axles. Tuned longman exhaust. MSD ignition, timing. AFR sensor.
Revolution wheels 3 piece wheels, Goodyear eagle tired, tires
Period custom fully adjustable front suspension and coil overs rear, adjustable sway bars, front and rear hime joints. spare trunk / back end , doors and lots of spares / parts. Classic Winners circle fibreglass nose section.
Car Won USA SCCA HP NARRC twice, race car since the early 70s, and one of the earliest surviving MK1 cars.
Questions & Answers
This is a really nice car, shame you can't comply it nick1631 (2 • 12:09 pm, Sat, 4 OctYep it’s modified period correct. lots, and way way to low! Chers call (511 • Saturday, 4 October 2025Did you import it into the country, just been looking at another imported racer but way to far gone from crashes and rust nick1631 (2 • 2:42 pm, Sun, 5 OctYes imported in 2020, USA log book is clean, have both drivers records from 1970 no accident entries. Just DNFs it’s British! Chers call (511 • Sunday, 5 October 2025Hi Where did you find the seat ? Cheers tonks1 (34 • 12:37 pm, Tue, 4 NovHi It’s been in it since 1971. call (511 • Tuesday, 4 November 2025
