1962 Austin-Healey Sprite

VIN HAN6L16608

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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

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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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