1959 Austin Healey

⭕ THE SALE

This 1959 Austin-Healey Frog-Eye Sprite is currently in a 2-week auction on our website. This is our guide price, i.e. what we think the car is worth in the current market, however, the reserve will be lower. You can read much more about the car, see of hundreds of detailed photos and videos of it, and ask the seller any questions on our website: we can't add links on this platform, so please search for "Trade Classics" on Google.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

The Sprite is small in size but enormous in personality - simple, spirited, and irresistibly charming - it turns every road into a grin-inducing adventure.

The Austin-Healey “Frog-Eye” Sprite is one of those rare cars that wins hearts before it even turns a wheel. What began as a budget-friendly British sports car quickly became an icon, celebrated for its simplicity, lightness, and unfiltered driving fun.

Beneath its charming exterior lies a refreshingly honest machine. With minimal weight, modest power, and a low-slung driving position, the Frog-Eye Sprite transforms even the narrowest country lane into a thrilling playground. There are no frills, no excess - just direct steering, eager handling, and the mechanical soundtrack of a car that begs to be driven. It’s not about outright speed; it’s about momentum, balance, and the joy of being fully connected to the road.

Unpretentious yet full of character, the Frog-Eye Sprite embodies the golden age of affordable British sports cars. Decades later, its smile still feels contagious, and every drive feels like a celebration of pure, uncomplicated motoring.

Coming to market after over ~27 and a half years with our vendor, this example needs a little attention to bring it up to standard, so ideally would be suited to someone with time on their hands to invest in its restoration. Perfectly useable in its current condition, the Sprite is a lovely runner and mechanically is functioning without issue.

More recent mechanical works have included, new exchange distributor, rotor arm, distributor cap, ignition leads, spark plugs, ignition coil, electrical connectors, fuses. Historic upgrade works have included, front shock absorbers renewal, rear radius arms fitted, brake flexi hoses, sealing washers, clutch slave cylinder, rear wheel cylinders, brake adjuster, handbrake cable, brake fluid renewal and a new head gasket installed.

Take a look over the images and videos for a further overview of what is required and where we cover off more detail on the Sprite.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

We've written a longer and more detailed description of this vehicle on our website, which will answer all of your burning questions. To see the car on our site then just search for us, Trade Classics, on Google.

⭕ BEFORE YOU CALL US

We love to talk about cars, but more than 90% of buyers' questions are answered in the full listings on our website: there you'll find a huge amount of detailed information about this car's history, condition, and specification - as well as hundreds of detailed photos and videos. Don't worry: if you still have a question, please just give us a call during office hours.

⭕ ABOUT US

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