21st Mar, 2018 13:00
Imperial War Museum Duxford
1961 Austin-Healey 'Frogeye' Sprite
Lot details
Registration No: 788 JBJ
Chassis No: ANS45978
Mot Expiry: Aug 2018
- Described by vendor as excellent all round
- Original chassis and engine
- MOT till Aug 2018
- In running order
- History file including old MOT's and receipts
The first generation Sprite was launched in Monte Carlo immediately prior to the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix and, thanks to its prominent bonnet-mounted headlights, quickly became known as the 'Frogeye' - a moniker that has stuck to this day. It's impossible not to smile at the sight of one, and this very original-looking 1961 example certainly looks capable of giving many years of happy motoring to its next keeper. Finished in arguably the best colour combination of White bodywork and Red interior trim, '788 JBJ' was restored in 2003 but retains its original chassis and 948cc A Series engine. It has apparently only had four owners from new and is presently regarded by the vendor as featuring 'excellent' bodywork, leather interior trim, paintwork, engine and manual gearbox. He is now offering it complete with comprehensive history file comprising lots of invoices and old MOTs, plus one valid until August 4th. How could you resist?
Registration No: 788 JBJ
Chassis No: ANS45978
Mot Expiry: Aug 2018
- Described by vendor as excellent all round
- Original chassis and engine
- MOT till Aug 2018
- In running order
- History file including old MOT's and receipts
The first generation Sprite was launched in Monte Carlo immediately prior to the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix and, thanks to its prominent bonnet-mounted headlights, quickly became known as the 'Frogeye' - a moniker that has stuck to this day. It's impossible not to smile at the sight of one, and this very original-looking 1961 example certainly looks capable of giving many years of happy motoring to its next keeper. Finished in arguably the best colour combination of White bodywork and Red interior trim, '788 JBJ' was restored in 2003 but retains its original chassis and 948cc A Series engine. It has apparently only had four owners from new and is presently regarded by the vendor as featuring 'excellent' bodywork, leather interior trim, paintwork, engine and manual gearbox. He is now offering it complete with comprehensive history file comprising lots of invoices and old MOTs, plus one valid until August 4th. How could you resist?
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Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 21st Mar, 2018
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