1959 Austin Healey Sprite

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Now at age 79, after many years of restoring and driving old race cars,
I am retiring from the restoration business, and
being encouraged by my family to sell most of my Vintage cars,
and huge stock of Vintage parts....
so I am MOTIVATED to SELL
Each Friday, for the next few weeks,
I will try to list 2 or 3 cars from the shop inventory , or my personal vehicles.
ALL REASONABLE OFFERS to ad a "Buy it Now" will be considered.
This Bugeye was acquired to be restored for my personal use,  as a clone of the new Bugeye I ordered in 1959,
However at my age,  it is questionable whether I should begin another project.
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Pictures 1 and 2   are as it JUST came out of storage Friday, for a cleanup before more pictures to be posted
This Southern Bugeye is a great candidate for a NOVICE Restorer, as it is not a total rust bucket
Long ago, the previous owner had installed an MGA engine and gearbox, so it will need to have some sheetmetal replaced.  The good thing is,  the remaing metal is SOLID and weldable, and there is a used transmission tunnel assembly for sale on eBay..  The engine was gone when I acquired it several years ago,  and I removed and sold the transmission before putting the car aside for later restoration.
Bugeye values are steadily increasing,  and this one has a straight body,  with good door gaps,
AS ALWAYS, the car is sold "as shown" ,  and I will add more pictures.
The bonnet is solid,  and has been vapor blasted on the underside to bare metal, making restoration easier.
There is NO engine/transmission,  but today, most owners would install a 1275 and ribcase gearbox.
The alloy cockpit  coaming trim is included.
Additional description will be added with additional detail pictures.
I have a LOT of Bugeye items that I will be listing , after the car is sold,
including wire wheel conversion hubs, axles, wheels, hardtop, Vega wheels, engines, Judson Supercharger, and LOTS of other items.
Available at my shop in North Alabama, we have exported many cars to the UK, Europe, Asia, and Down Under,
and can assist with arrangements.
We are located on a divided highway off  Exit 310  I-65  half way between Birmingham and Huntsville,  and you can fly in to either airport.
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Terms :  Immediate 0 Deposit by Paypal,  and the balance by wire transfer within 5 days
Please ask questions before bidding, as eBay deposits ae not refundable.
Stored inside FREE for up to 60 days if needed ………. after 60 days the cost is .00 per month
It may say 'pick up only' but we can help arrange shipping almost anywhere.
Available at my shop in North Alabama, we have exported many cars and parts to the UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand, and can assist you with arrangements
as always
, This is for sale elsewhere,  and
we will consider ALL reasonable offers to add a "Buy it Now" and  end early
These items have been stored in my heated shop for many years, and now at my age,  they are offered here, along with 50+ years of accumulated parts and accessories.
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it may say pickup only, but we
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Other cars , include the ex Karl Flessa '59 Bugeye race car
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, a '60 Bugeye street car, a '65  Morgan +4, a '57 Mercury Montclair w/Lincoln 368 engine, the ex Bill Leonhardt/ Dan Gallant  '57 Volvo 444 race car (oldest Volvo race car still actively racing ), 59'LaDawri Daytona 292 T'Bird w 3 deuces
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, a '60 Lotus 7 Series1, , the ex John Helms Fiat 124, spider race car,
'72 TE27 Corolla Vintage race car,
a'52 BucklerMk10 TaylorAlloyBody,
the original Fiberfab
Factory Azteca mid-engine Corvair/Porsche 356 base
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a'58 Turner 803, a PreWar Ranger 440 Aircraft engined race car
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, a '29 Studebaker Lt Six Boattail speedster
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, a '38 Studebaker Six preWar AAA Champ Car that ran at Pikes Peak in 1952, 1950's Classic INDY Roadster
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, '32 Deuce' Hot Rod built in the 50's,  several Vintage race car rolling chassis(s), bodies, and numerous other parts cars and cars for restoration..as well as a 4000 sq ft building full of Vintage parts.
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We sell many complete Vintage Race cars, etc to Europe and elsewhere annually, and can assist with buyers shipping arrangements