1962 Austin-Healey Sprite
VIN HAN6L16608
What’s special about this listing
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
Specs
Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators. Contact the seller for specifics about this listing.
- Year
- 1962
- Make
- Austin-Healey
- Model Family
- Sprite
- Model Generation
- Mark II
- Model Variant
- -
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- HAN6L16608
- Mileage
- 56,100 mi
- Originality
- Original & Highly Original
- Engine
- 0.9L I4 (A-Series)
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Beige
- Color Group (Int)
- Red/Burgundy
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