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Austin Healey Sprite RHD 950cc — 1959

From a marble floor in Stockholm to the remote roads of northern Sweden. Swedish-delivered car with fully documented ownership history and a charming, well-balanced condition.

Mårten Carlsson
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"Delightful and charming Frogeye with full Swedish history and in good condition."

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28 AUG 13:10
100 000SEK
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18581
ELLÖS/STENUNGSUND
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Mårten Carlsson
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
Case manager
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"Delightful and charming Frogeye with full Swedish history and in good condition."

Description

In the Austin-Healey order book, this car is listed as a right-hand-drive export model with Stockholm as its destination. The build date was April 17, 1959, and it originally left the factory finished in Nevada Beige with a red interior and a black soft top. The equipment list also included a windshield washer, toughened glass, heater, tachometer, and a front bumper—which has since gone missing.

On April 23, 1959, the car is recorded as delivered and sent to Ostermans in Stockholm, housed in the legendary marble halls. For unknown reasons, the car remained there until 1964, when it was sold to a man from Piteå. After that, it changed hands several times between Luleå, Boden, and Piteå. It was taken off the road in the late 1970s, and from 1980 to 2007 it belonged to an owner in Piteå. It was most likely during this period that the car was restored and received the appearance it has today. Since 2017, it has been cared for by an enthusiast on Orust.

Technical data

  • Year
    1959/1959 
  • Registration date
    1959-07-17 
  • Mileage
    350 
  • Registration Number
    BFD125 
  • Chassis Number
    AN515523 
  • Kw / hp
    35 / 48 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
     
  • Colour
    Green 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The engine and drivetrain feel very good, apart from some noise in first and reverse gear (unsynchronized); the car pulls as it should there, but it sounds like the synchro rings in the gearbox could use replacement. Nevertheless, the gearbox shifts smoothly without issues. The engine feels lively, and the steering is precise and sporty. The shock absorbers and springs were replaced relatively recently, giving the car a firm, responsive feel—and together with the rack-and-pinion steering, the sports car experience is nearly complete.

  • Interior condition:

    Largely original in appearance, with a few deviations that in no way detract from the overall impression. The seats—originally red, as previously mentioned—are now trimmed in brown vinyl/leatherette, though they remain in good condition. The carpets are nice, and at some point the car was fitted with seat belts. The interior of a car like this is primitive, so that concludes that part of the report. The luggage compartment? That is something of a challenge to inspect on a Sprite—but at least an older spare wheel is present, and the rest looks fine behind the vinyl cover that separates it from the cockpit.

  • Exterior condition:

    This is an older restoration that has held up well. There are some scratches in the paint and a few bubbles, but the overall impression is very good. The soft top and side screens are included—most likely the original items. The soft top is in very good condition, with clear panels that are slightly yellowed.

  • General condition:

    Sports car in good usable condition—or rather, in pleasure condition.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2019-05-10
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1959-07-17 (typbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1959-07-17
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-07-25
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 7

Location and viewing Information

Location: Ellös/Stenungsund

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Mårten Carlsson
+46 734 17 49 90
marten@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2025-09-11.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

General information about the condition of the vehicles .
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