Highlights: – Four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission (5-speed Ford gearbox, according to the seller) – Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I, the much-loved Frogeye – First registered in Nashville, USA, in 1989 and exported to Germany in 1990 – Restored after its German registration in 1991 and owned by the current seller since 1995 – Front disc brakes, hardtop and soft top with tonneau cover present, German TÜV valid until June 2027 The private seller offers for sale this 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I, equipped with a four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Introduced in 1958, the Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I made sports car motoring affordable to a whole generation. Its cheerful, wide-eyed face, with headlamps perched on top of the bonnet, earned it the nickname Frogeye in Britain and Bugeye in the United States. The simple, lightweight construction, with a bonnet hinged at the scuttle and a small, lively A-series engine, made it fun to drive and a popular choice for club racing, and it remains a favourite among classic car enthusiasts today. According to the seller, this example was registered in Nashville, USA, in July 1989 and exported to Germany in January 1990. In December 1991 TÜV Hannover issued a report and documented the German registration, after which the car was restored. The seller has owned the car since 1995 and has made many tours around Europe with it. The car is finished in light blue with a black interior featuring ribbed seats and a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and it has a five-speed Ford manual gearbox and disc brakes at the front. A hardtop is present, along with a soft top and tonneau cover, so the car can be enjoyed open or closed. The seller reports the car is registered in Germany with a TÜV certificate valid until June 2027. A charming and recognisable classic that is simple to maintain and a pleasure to use. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a German registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more