Seller's Description
1958 Austin Healey ( Frogeye) Sprite. rego 58 SPR (QLD) Very rare, rust free, early Frogeye with 9 stud windshield and all "58" features which were changed from "59". Subjected to a full rotisserie restoration through 2019/20. (500+ photos.) over $17,000 plus approx 800 hours spent to get it to this condition. < 1000 miles since restoration. Original "58" steel bonnet. "unobtainable"! BODYWORK • Media blasted to bare metal. • 2K DTM epoxy primer all over. • New Floor panels, cross beams and stiffeners , both sides.*(MOSS UK) • Inner and outer sill drivers side.*(MOSS UK) • Spring hanger reinforcing plates and lower rear bulkhead .*(MOSS UK) • Lower B pillar section, drivers side. *(MOSS UK) • Smaller welded steel repairs elsewhere as required (ref photos). • Finished in 2 coats of 2K polyurethane "Old English White" (the cars original colour). ENGINE Rebuilt 950cc engine. • Rebored, decked and honed +.040". * (by East Coast Engines, Nambour). • New Pistons and rings. • New Oil pump. • New Water pump. • New fuel pump. • New Timing Chain. • New rocker shaft and cam followers. • Finished in "correct" MOWOG Green. Cyl Head • Skimmed , crack checked (Magnaflux). * (by East Coast Engines, Nambour). • New valves, guides and springs. * (by East Coast Engines, Nambour). • Hardened valve seats inserted (for unleaded fuel). * (by East Coast Engines, Nambour). New Distributor (Electronic Ignition). Correct Generator with tacho drive. Correct H1 1 1/8" carburettors. GEARBOX Correct "Smooth Case" gearbox . Professionally rebuilt. *(by Sunstate Transmissions, Kunda Park) SUSPENSION / BRAKES • All new front suspension, bushes / trunnions. • Wishbones and coil springs powder-coated. • All new brake master and wheel cylinders. • All new brake shoes. • New rear wheel bearings. • 5 new tyres. INTERIOR • Original seats. • Correct original steering wheel. • Full new wiring harness (Moss UK) • Fitted with new black carpet. • All new vinyl trim panels. • All correct instruments. o Speedo and dual gauge reconditioned. o (Fuel gauge needs attention / rebuild). SOFT TOP • 9 stud vinyl soft top with new clear panels. • New tonneau cover. • Fully restored "soft" side screens. DATA Chassis # AN5 3175 Body # BAE 3472 Engine # 9CUH 3078 Build Date 25/7/58 Personalized rego (available in Qld)
Ad Id | JCW5232267 |
Make | austin healey |
Model | sprite |
Price | sold |
Colour | cream |
Engine | 948 |
Fuel Type | carb |
Registration Status | Registered |
Registration Expiry | Nov 22 |