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chassis no. AN5-L/46541, engine no. 9C-U-H 46265
• Funny little roadster. A British icon with explosive sympathy.
• Matching numbers.
• British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certified.
• Rare optional: Cream Hardtop.
• Excellent condition.
• Funny little roadster. A British icon with explosive sympathy.
• Matching numbers.
• British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certified.
• Rare optional: Cream Hardtop.
• Excellent condition.
Specialist Notes
With an original line, the Sprite (aka “Frog Eye” or, retrospectively, Mk I), launched in 1958, was a spartan little roadster. Cheap and light, it was a success and, in 1959, the House mitigated its spartan nature: handles, bumpers and side windows appeared. This example was finished on 6 September 1960 and destined for export, in LHD version. The car was shipped that same month to Peru, where it then lived. In 2016, it was first imported to the UK and finally registered in Italy in September 2022: it has up-to-date number plates and documents and CRS ASI. The car has undergone a restoration, not recent but of high quality; the mechanics have instead been recently revised. Interior is preserved, new tyres. It's fully functional. The vibrant Cherry Red exterior/interior livery contrasts wonderfully with the cream hardtop. The car is believed to have had very low mileage for its age.
Condition report
To request a Condition Report, please contact automotive@finarte.it
The department will provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that what Finarte declares with respect to the state of conservation of the objects corresponds only to a qualified opinion and that we are not professional conservators or restorers.
We urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. We always suggest prospective buyers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition during the exhibition days as indicated in the catalog.
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