1966 Superb 66 rust free Healey Sprite with Ashley top SOLD

Superb rust free Healey Sprite with Ashley top. Registered January 1966 in Birmingham. Tax free.

The car drives very well and surprisingly for such an old car is basically rattle free. It maintains good oil pressure and does not overheat. The uprated engine performs very well.

MOT mid December 2017. No advisories.

I have summarised what I know below. I am happy to answer any questions or provide specific photos / videos. Viewings are welcome and encouraged.

HISTORY
Ful bare metal rebuild c2009. Engine also rebuilt to fast road spec at this time and converted to unleaded. I understand the owner at the time built the car with the intention of his daughter using it for rallying, however she became pregnant and the car was sold on unused in 2010.

The next owner did barely 150 miles over the next 6 years, most of which was from his garage to the MOT station every year.

I bought the car at the end of 2016 with the intention of fitting a VVC K Series and 5 speed. However, the car transpired to be so good that it seemed a shame to do that.

I fitted a new radiator, fuel pipes, sender, wood rimmed wheel and completed a full service including carb rebuild. I have done 500 trouble free miles since.

BODY
Completely rust free. Everywhere. The underside is not undersealed and is body coloured. Underseal can hide a multitude of sins. The paint is very good quality.

Original Ashley hardtop fitted. Period with all glass windows with correct latches, not reproduction with perspex. This has not been painted to match the rest of the car. It is in great condition, although the paint has a few marks commensurate with age. I like it as it is and would not have it painted. New red furflex seals to match the interior.

Lightweight 1 piece clamshell front. Fit and finish very good. period chrome lucas spots.

I also have a good soft top frame and red hood. The hood is faded but may clean up.

I have the chrome bumpers which are included.

INTERIOR
Period style red vinyl buckets and door cards piped to match the body. Excellent condition. Red carpets, excellent condition. Original wooden gearknob. Additional oil pressure gauge otherwise standard. Every switch and dial works as it should. 3 point harnesses.

ENGINE
1098 (large bearing) engine with correct cooper s unleaded head. I do not know the full spec. It can see it has uprated inlet manifold, carbs, K & N filters, exhaust manifold and I believe camshaft. It certainly feels quick.

I think the price is very fair considering the condition, therefore no offers please. I may be interested in a classic of lesser value in exchange, possibly a spridget to continue the K series plan.

The car is in Dundee, Scotland.

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