1960 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite

1960 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite Roadster – Fully Restored by BugEye Guys, 357 Miles Since Restoration (Stock #4441)

This 1960 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite (Chassis ANSL27824) represents one of the most charming and iconic British sports cars ever built. Designed by Donald Healey, the Sprite was introduced as the spirited “little brother” to the Big Healey—lightweight, minimalist, and engineered for pure driving enjoyment.

Powered by its original‑type 948cc 4‑cylinder engine paired with a 4‑speed manual transmission (with synchronized 2nd–4th gears), the Bugeye Sprite delivers the lively, engaging character that made it a post‑war favorite among enthusiasts. With independent front suspension, twin SU carburetors, and a famously spartan cockpit with side curtains instead of roll‑up windows, the Sprite embodies the essence of a true British roadster.

Professional Restoration by The BugEye Guys

This particular car received a comprehensive, expert restoration by the renowned marque specialists The BugEye Guys of Connecticut—widely considered the leading authority on Bugeye Sprites. Their website features a full video documenting the upgrades, improvements, and reliability enhancements performed specifically on this car.

Using all original key components, the restoration incorporates 65 years of accumulated knowledge about the model’s quirks and weaknesses. Every known issue has been addressed, corrected, or improved, resulting in a Sprite that is not only beautifully restored but significantly more reliable and enjoyable than when new.

Driven just 357 miles since restoration, this may be one of the finest, most thoughtfully improved Bugeye Sprites available today—exactly the kind of car Donald Healey might have built with decades of real‑world experience behind it.

Highlights & Features

• Fully restored by The BugEye Guys, the premier Sprite specialists
• 357 miles since restoration
• Original‑type 948cc engine with twin SU carburetors
• 4‑speed manual transmission with synchronized upper gears
• Independent front suspension
• Upgraded performance, safety, and reliability components
• Classic minimalist British sports car design
• One of the most entertaining post‑war roadsters ever produced

Driving Experience

Lightweight, responsive, and endlessly charming, the Bugeye Sprite delivers a uniquely joyful driving experience. Its simplicity is its strength—every input is direct, mechanical, and rewarding. This restored example feels tight, eager, and exceptionally well‑sorted, offering the kind of confidence and drivability rarely found in early Sprites.

Price

$29,000