This 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite is a Mk II example finished in blue over a dark blue interior and powered by a replacement 1,275L inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a replacement dark blue Hartz cloth top, 13″ painted wire wheels, twin SU carburetors, chrome bumpers with overriders, and a heater. A refurbishment was carried out under prior ownership, and work performed following the seller’s acquisition in 2020 included replacing the generator, regulator, master cylinder, interior…
This 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite is a Mk II example finished in blue over a dark blue interior and powered by a replacement 1,275L inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a replacement dark blue Hartz cloth top, 13″ painted wire wheels, twin SU carburetors, chrome bumpers with overriders, and a heater. A refurbishment was carried out under prior ownership, and work performed following the seller’s acquisition in 2020 included replacing the generator, regulator, master cylinder, interior trim, and tires.
The car was repainted its current shade of blue, reportedly following rust repair, bodywork, and replacement floors during prior ownership. A replacement dark blue Hartz cloth top was installed along with a replacement powder coated top frame aLording to the seller. Additional equipment includes chrome bumpers with overriders and a driver’s side mirror. Paint bubbling on the top of driver’s door can be seen in the gallery.
Wire-spoke 13″ wheels have been painted to match the body and are equipped with polished knock-off hubs and 145-series Pirelli tires showing 2018 date codes. A matching spare with a 155/80 Westlake tire is stored in the trunk. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums, and the clutch and master cylinder unit was replaced under current ownership.
The bucket seats are trimmed in dark blue vinyl along with matching door panels, carpets and a leather dash. Lap belts have been added for both oLupants, and additional amenities include a carpeted rear parcel shelf, a heater, and a chrome passenger grab handle.
A two-spoke steering wheel frames a Smiths tachometer, a 100-mph Jaeger speedometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows under 63k miles, approximately 3k miles of which were added during current ownership, though total mileage is unknown. The speedometer is non-functional but the odometer is functional per the seller.
The replacement 1,275L inline-four was reportedly overhauled under prior ownership by Toy Shop Restorations of Bonita, California, and features twin SU carburetors and a mild camshaft. Maintenance performed by the seller included adjusting the carburetors, performing a tune-up, and installing a replacement generator, regulator, fuel filter, coolant hoses, and spark plugs. An oil leak is noted.
Power is transferred to the rear wheels through a replacement “ribcase” four-speed manual transmission also installed by Toy Shop Restorations aLording the seller.