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Murrieta, California, USA Murrieta, California, USA
Private Seller
Murrieta, California, USA
56,100 mi
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite

VIN: HAN6L16608

This 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II was purchased a decade ago in non-running condition. Now has a rebuilt engine and transmission, significant mechanical repairs, and upgrades like negative-ground 12-volt electrics.

Highlights 
* Early production Mk II Sprite 
* Finished in Old English White over Red interior 
* Powered by a 948 cc A-series OHV four-cylinder engine r
* Four-speed manual transmission 
* Upgrades and maintenance since 2014 include: 
* Converted electrical system polarity to negative ground 
* New master cylinder 
* New cylinder 
* New electronic fuel pump 
* New alternator conversion from generator 
* New spin-on oil filter conversion  
* New distributor and plugs 
* New heater core 
* New suspension A-arms and leaf springs  
* New drum brakes 
* New interior seats, carpet, and paneling 

* The chassis number (HAN6L16608) decodes as: 
* HAN6 – Austin Healey Sprite Mk II 
* L – Left-hand drive 
* 16608 – Production number  

*  Features 
* Minator UK 13-inch aluminum alloy wheels 
* Three-spoke wood-trimmed steering wheel 
* Dash-mounted rearview mirror 
* Driver’s side exterior mirror 
* Hood pins 
* Fuel level, speedometer, tachometer, oil, and temperature gauges 
* Center dash ignition 
* Seat belts

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Aug 21, 2024
Offered at auction: . High bid: $5,000
56,084 mi TMU · Murrieta, California, USA

Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1962
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
-
Model Trim
-
Engine
0.9L I4 (A-Series)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
56,100 mi
VIN
HAN6L16608
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Beige
Int. Color Group
Red/Burgundy

Market Summary

The Austin-Healey Sprite - Mk II (1961 to 1964) market.

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The second generation of Austin-Healey Sprite, known as the Mk II, was introduced in 1961 for the 1962 model year. The Mk II Sprite saw a dr... Learn more.

There are 21 Austin-Healey Sprite for sale across all model years (1959 to 1971) and variants, 3 are Mk II and 2 are model year 1962 . There were 17 Mk II sold in the last 5 years.

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