British Racing At Its Best-
The Austin Healey Sprite Mark IV was produced British Motor Corp/British Leyland from 1967 through 1971. It was a very basic sports car powered by a 1275cc OHV 4-cylinder engine.
Serious Racecar With Great History-
That said, this 1967 Sprite is a serious racecar that was built by Billy Coates in 2005 and has been carefully 'tweaked' over the years. The owner has campaigned this Sprite very successfully for the last 16 years in VRG, VDCA and SVRA events. It has consistently been one of the fastest Sprites on the East Coast circuit.
The Sprite is fully race-equipped with the following features:
All-steel body with black-red finish
Full halo roll cage
Wrap-around racing seat w/cloth upholstery, 6-point RaceQuip harness
13" Quick release wheel
Full gauge package incl air/fuel ratio and shift light
Accusump 2-qt oil accumulator w/electric valve
8-gallon ATL fuel cell
Horsepower For Racing-
Horsepower is provided by a 1300cc BMC 'A-Series' 4-cyl OHV engine that was rebuilt in 2021. Output is rated at 130bhp and 106lb/ft and it is backed by a 'dog-ring' 4-speed gearbox. Engine race modifications include:
Polished, balanced crank
4-bolt center main bearing
JE 13.5:1 pistons, polished rods, ARP bolts
Comptune head w/ARP bolts and Cometic gasket
Harland Sharp roller rockers
Prepped Lucas 25D distributor with Pertronics, MSD box and coil
Dual HS-4 carbs " Thru-bored w/shaved throttle shafts and butterfly's
Long center branch header
Competition radiator
Remote oil filter/oil cooler
Front suspension upgrades include:
500# Coil springs with adjustable perches
7/8" Anti-roll bar
Poly bushings
Winners Circle comp spindles
Mini Lite alloy wheels with Hoosier tires
Disc brakes
Rear suspension features include:
Offset leaf springs
Armstong adjustable shocks/panhard bar
Double bearing hubs
Center link housing with competition axles
Drum brakes
The current owner is also offering spare parts (additional) for the car:
Full unassembled race engine
Engine blocks, heads, cranks
Multiple differentials
Ignition components
New long center headers (2)
Dog ring transmission case
Many more
A race trailer with A/C and finished cabinetry is also available (at additional cost).
This is a serious Sprite for a serious competitor. If you are that competitor, come look at this Healy - it belongs in your pit.
ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS". TRUE MILEAGE UNKNOWN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
