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The Donald Healey-designed Sprite entered production at MG's Abingdon factory in March 1958. Underlining the car's sporty intentions, it was officially introduced a few months later in Monte Carlo, just prior to the start of the Monte Carlo Rally. It had a unitary construction body shell, rearward-hinging, combined bonnet and wings, and two 'bug eye' headlamps. It had an independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering.
This particular example is an early production car that was built on June 30th of 1958. It was dispatched for the USA market on Independence Day. By 1997 it was in Glendale, Arizona where the previous owners bought it. At the time, the car was in need of a restoration which soon commenced. The current owner acquired it around 2010.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2017
This particular example is an early production car that was built on June 30th of 1958. It was dispatched for the USA market on Independence Day. By 1997 it was in Glendale, Arizona where the previous owners bought it. At the time, the car was in need of a restoration which soon commenced. The current owner acquired it around 2010.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2017
2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $20,000-USD $30,000
Sale Price :
USD $11,550
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Austin-Healey Sprite
(Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite 'Frogeye' MK1 Roadster Chassis#: AN5/8942 Sold for USD$21,789 2020 Bonhams : The Autoworld Autumn Sale | |
| 1958 Austin-Healey Mk1 'Bug Eye' Sprite Roadster Sold for USD$13,402 2019 Shannons - Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction | |
| 1958 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE Sold for USD$17,438 2019 Coys - Techno Classica, Essen | |
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk 1 Works Rally Chassis#: AN5/7565 Sold for USD$140,245 2018 RM Sothebys : London | |
| 1958 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE BUGEYE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: AN5L2149 Sold for USD$18,700 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 1958 Austin Healey Mk1 Sprite Sold for USD$14,295 2017 Barons : British Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars - Sandown Park | |
| 1958 Austin-Healey 'Bugeye' Sprite Mark 1 Two Seater Sports Chassis#: AN5-L/2149 Sold for USD$11,550 2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours |  |
| 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite Roadster Sold for USD$5,775 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | |
| 1958 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE BUGEYE Chassis#: AN5L6206 Sold for USD$19,800 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite Chassis#: AN5/1389 Sold for USD$21,149 2016 Silverstone Auction - Classic Sale | |
| 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite Roadster Sold for USD$11,550 2016 Auctions America : Santa Monica | |
| 1958 Austin-Healey 'Frogeye' Sprite Chassis#: AN57946 Sold for USD$22,656 2015 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum | |
| 1958 Austin Healey MkI Sprite (Frogeye) Chassis#: AN5L/4758 Sold for USD$20,994 2014 Silverstone Auction - The Autumn Sale | |
| 1958 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE MKI 'FROG EYE' ROADSTER Chassis#: AN5-L/8643 Sold for USD$20,349 2013 The Zoute Sale | |
| 1958 Austin-Healey MkI Roadster Chassis#: HAN 55472 Sold for USD$11,308 2013 The Beaulieu Sale, Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia | |
| 1958 Austin-Healey 'Bug Eye' Sprite Mk1 Roadster Sold for USD$17,656 2012 Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic Auction | |
| 1958 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE BUGEYE 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$19,800 2008 Barrett-Jackson - Las Vegas 2008 | |
| 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite Chassis#: AN5L6206 Sold for USD$23,100 2007 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Austin-Healey Sprites That Failed To Sell At Auction
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 Austin Healey Sprite Mk. I Frogeye | AN5/21844 | 2019 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World | $16,000 | $20,000 | |
| 1958 Austin Healey Sebring Sprite | 2016 Dragone Auction Greenwich Weekend Auction | $12,000 | $18,000 | ||
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite MkI Roadster | AN5 19047 | 2009 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | $7,000 | $8,000 | |
| 1958 Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite | AN5/7206 | 2003 Bonhams Sports, Competition & Collectors' Motor Cars | $6,000 | $8,000 |
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