1960 Austin Healey Sprite
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD!
Mike Wade is selling his Yellow Mk1 1960 Austin Healy Sprite.
Asking price: $30,000
Contact: Mike Wade 0429 054 464
Location: Bethania, Qld
The following are the parts that were replaced and / or upgraded over 12 years of ownership of the vehicle. The vehicle was originally painted / restored by previous owner in 2004 with disc brakes, 1098cc motor and ribcase gearbox fitted. Mike bought the vehicle in 2010.
1. raidiator recored
2. new steering rack and tie rod ends
3. 1275cc rebuilt motor enlarged to 1330cc with ported head and fast road cam
4. performance clutch with roller release bearing
5. restored twin 1 1/4" SU carbs and extractor manifold
6. high torque starter motor
7. restored ganerator tacho drive gearbox
8. new brake / clutch master cylinder suited to disc brakes
9. upgraded rear drum brakes with new drums and wheel cylinders
10. news disc brake rotors and pads calipers restored
11. new universals in drive shaft
12. 4.2 diff set up with new bearings
13. diff axles upgraded to EN17s
14. repaired speedometer with new drive cable from gearbox
15. new vacume brake booster
16. repaired fuel gauge and new fuel tank sender unit
17. warning / hazard lights fitted
18. dual fuel pumps with cockpit switching
19. new front and rear springs
20. restored front shocks and new telescopic rear shocks
21. news wheel bearings rear and front
22. oil cooler fitted
