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1958 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE MkI £29,995

‘Immaculate rebuild of original UK car. Overhauled 1098cc engine, Heritage certificate.’

WE SAY ‘Top money, but it ticks all the quality and authenticity boxes. Decent rust protection, too.’

BUY IT FROM Private seller, 07825 157010, classiccarsforsale.co.uk

1959 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE MkI £18,500

‘Original engine and correct ‘box, mechanically perfect, restored 10 years ago. Beautiful.’

WE SAY ‘Originality is a bonus. A potential bargain if the quality of workmanship is up to scratch.’

BUY IT FROM Private seller, 07702 889916, classiccarsforsale.co.uk

1960 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MkI £11,900

‘Rust-free, passed Swedish Bilprovning, restored engine, new interior, runs well.’

WE SAY ‘Doesn’t feign period correctness, and LHD detracts from UK appeal, but a lot of fun for the money.’

BUY IT FROM Private seller, (+46) 0706 492222

SPECIALISTS

Classic Revival, Notts. 0115 966 3762, frogeyesprite.co.uk Bill Rawles Classic Cars, Hants. 01420 564343, rawlesclassiccars. co.uk Austin-Healey Club UK. austinhealeyclub.com Hardy Engineering Transmissions Ltd. 01372 378927, hardyengineering.co.uk AH Spares. 01926 817181, ahspares.co.uk John Chatham Cars, Glos. 0117 950 1836, johnchathamcars.co.uk