Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite 1959

Description:

In Brief:

• Lovely ‘original feel’ example of a Mk I Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite
• Finished in Primrose Yellow over a Black interior with Yellow piping
• V5 shows the car has had just two owners from new
• In the ownership of The Vendor for the last 45 years
• Comes with a decent history file including invoices and MOT’s back to ’78

On the Surface: This charming Mk I Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite boasts an original feel, finished in Primrose Yellow over a Black interior with Yellow piping. It’s iconic design, featuring prominently mounted headlights on top of the bonnet, gives it the distinctive “Frogeye” appearance that has pushed it to become a beloved classic.

Maintenance & History: This Sprite comes with a comprehensive history file, including nearly £4,000 worth of invoices for parts, labour, and various works carried out over the years. The documentation also includes MOT certificates dating back to 1978, ensuring a well-documented upkeep history.

This vehicle has enjoyed a remarkably stable ownership history, having had just two owners from new. The first owner cherished it from 1959 to 1979, after which it was acquired by The Vendor, who has lovingly maintained it for the past 45 years.

The Model: The Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite is loved for its innovative and distinctive design and charming aesthetics. It was the world’s first volume-production sports car to use integrated construction, where the sheet metal body panels, except for the bonnet, take on many of the structural stresses. When new the Mk I Sprite could achieve a top speed of 82.9 mph and could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 20.5 seconds, as tested by The Motor magazine in 1958.

Sale Insight: After an impressive 45 years of dedicated ownership, The Vendor has decided to pass on this ‘Frogeye’ Sprite to a new custodian. This is a rare opportunity to own a low ownership example with good history.