We are excited to welcome this 1960 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite to The Forge Prees. This home market, right-hand drive car is presented to show standard and represents a prime example of a U.K. market top-spec vehicle.

The car has undergone an extensive restoration (circa. £30k), with no expense spared by the previous owner. Since completion, it has seen minimal use and remains in outstanding condition. It is a car that truly needs nothing.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate confirms that this Austin Healey Sprite Mark 1 retains its original specifications. It features Chassis Number AN5/39792, Engine Number 9C-U-H/39978, and Body Number BAE/39556. Built as a right-hand-drive, home-market model, it was finished in Cherry Red with a Red interior and Black hood. The car was manufactured on 23rd May 1960 and dispatched to Austin Healey dealer Kennings Limited in Walsall, Staffordshire, on 27th May 1960. Factory-fitted options included a rev counter, front bumpers, a toughened glass windscreen, and a heater. The original registration mark, 568 KDH, remains proudly displayed.

Restoration highlights:
Full metal body strip, significant repairs, and respray in the original Cherry Red colour
Complete engine rebuild by a renowned Spridget race specialist, with a 'fast road' specification for the original 948cc engine and ribcase gearbox
New prop shaft and refurbished differential by Heathrow Transmissions
Powder-coated steel wheels, new tyres, and chrome hub caps
Refurbished brightwork and red interior
Motalita steering wheel and rebuilt dashboard instruments
New petrol tank, new 15-leaf rear springs, new front coil springs, and new dampers all around
Fresh brakes, brake lines, and drums

This Austin Healey will be freshly serviced, MOT'd, and comes with a 3-month warranty for peace of mind. UK delivery and export options are available. Full details will be coming soon to our website—please get in touch to arrange a viewing.

MOT History :
2025 : 20,687 Miles (12.03.2026)
2024 : 19,185 Miles
2022 : 17,849 Miles
2016 : 17,604 Miles
2015 : 17,027 Miles
2014 : 16,632 Miles
2013 : 15,773 Miles
2011 : 15,110 Miles
2010 : 14,592 Miles
2009 : 13,761 Miles
2008 : 13,455 Miles
2007 : 13,029 Miles
2006 : 12,701 Miles

Documents :
British Motor Industry Heritage Certificate, V5C, Original Registration Logbooks, Carpet Samples, Leather Samples, Old Tax Discs, Extensive File Of Invoices As Detailed Below, USB Containing Restoration Photographs

Invoices On File :
11.07.2025 : £1,322.46 - Creed & Shore Motorworks Limited (Clutch)
31.03.2025 : £201.00 - Malton Coachworks
10.05.2024 : £18.18 - AH Spares
10.05.2024 : £96.13 - ESM Morris Minors
27.04.2024 : £49.00 - Rugby Motor Garages
16.04.2024 : £75.42 - ESM Morris Minors
15.04.2024 : £59.94 - ESM Morris Minors
04.04.2024 : £590.00 - Heathrow Transmissions
05.03.2024 : £22.44 - Frogeye Spares
01.02.2024 : £38.09 - AH Spares
20.12.2023 : £31.14 - Peter May Engineering
15.12.2023 : £74.40 - Moss Europe
23.11.2023 : £9,090.42 - Midland Classics
24.10.2022 : £122.04 - ESM Morris Minors
23.10.2022 : £48.60 - Peter May Engineering
07.09.2022 : £101.40 - ESM Morris Minors
22.08.2022 : £16.30 - Moss Europe
11.08.2022 : £141.12 - ESM Morris Minors
11.08.2022 : £178.74 - Moss Europe
25.07.2022 : £177.42 - ESM Morris Minors
24.07.2022 : £82.32 - Peter May Engineering
18.06.2022 : £15.45 - Classic Oils
17.06.2022 : £5.51 - PCS Motor Factors
16.06.2022 : £35.03 - PCS Motor Factors
13.06.2022 : £34.75 - ESM Morris Minors
30.05.2022 : £600.19 - British Made Classic Car Parts
27.05.2022 : £120.42 - Distributor Doctor
26.05.2022 : £11.72 - A-Head 4 Healeys Limited
24.05.2022 : £48.36 - Moss Europe
19.05.2022 : £188.96 - AH Spares
10.05.2022 : £49.26 - ESM Morris Minors
09.05.2022 : £58.20 - PCS Motor Factors
25.04.2022 : £25.74 - AH Spares
03.04.2022 : £8.04 - Spalding Fasteners
01.04.2022 : £39.24 - ESM Morris Minors
21.03.2022 : £14.50 - MEMFast
20.03.2022 : £30.00 - No Company Name
16.03.2022 : £7.85 - Mini Sport Limited
14.03.2022 : £59.52 - AH Spares
28.02.2022 : £26.63 - AH Spares
28.02.2022 : £9.05 - Racebikebitz
28.02.2022 : £54.42 - ESM Morris Minors
27.02.2022 : £7.69 - Namrick Ltd
06.03.2022 : £35.63 - Mini Spares
08.02.2022 : £11.43 - AH Spares
10.01.2022 : £7.31 - AH Spares
07.01.2022 : £6.04 - AH Spares
05.01.2022 : £71.76 - ESM Morris Minors
29.12.2021 : £1.34 - AH Spares
23.12.2021 : £11.83 - AH Spares
22.12.2021 : £2.12 - Leacy Classics
20.12.2021 : £6.19 - Car Builder Solutions
25.11.2021 : £5.85 - ANG Classic Car Parts Ltd
18.11.2021 : £132.22 - AH Spares
19.10.2021 : £19.05 - Frogeye Spares
26.09.2018 : £6.22 - AH Spares
09.09.2018 : £8.44 - DDL
07.09.2018 : £107.98 - AH Spares
22.08.2018 : £17.50 - Mini Mail
14.08.2018 : £16.61 - Morleys
07.08.2018 : £473.61 - AH Spares
27.07.2018 : £8.80 - KayFast
26.07.2018 : £228.00 - Speedgraph Richfield
25.07.2018 : £14.10 - ESM Morris Minors
25.07.2018 : £21.88 - Amazon
23.07.2018 : £135.00 - David Beswick Coach Trimmers
20.07.2018 : £229.52 - AH Spares
20.07.2018 : £40.00 - Ebay
04.07.2018 : £17.52 - Morleys
03.07.2018 : £175.24 - AH Spares
06.06.2018 : £17.91 - Morleys
06.06.2018 : £27.90 - Ebay
06.06.2018 : £72.00 - Ebay
06.06.2018 : £36.30 - Ebay
07.03.2018 : £10.52 - Moss Europe
06.03.2018 : £1,782.00 - CCP Diesels
16.02.2018 : £16.88 - Spalding Fasteners
01.02.2018 : £119.93 - AH Spares
01.02.2018 : £54.95 - Moss Europe
22.01.2018 : £180.00 - Scotts Gearboxes
26.01.2018 : £15.52 - Morleys
19.01.2018 : £269.76 - AH Spares
17.01.2018 : £94.14 - Moss Europe
16.12.2017 : £41.99 - UK Motor Fasteners2
14.12.2017 : £167.27 - AH Spares
27.11.2017 : £508.17 - Frogeye Spares
21.10.2017 : £4,825.00 - JS Body & Paint
10.10.2017 : £41.94 - Auto Supplies
27.09.2017 : £5.60 - Morleys
20.09.2017 : £234.00 - Distributor Doctor
19.09.2017 : £1,308.35 - AH Spares
30.08.2017 : £204.00 - Coolex Heat Transfer
20.08.2017 : £397.00 - G.W. Carbs
28.07.2017 : £36.91 - Morleys
20.07.2017 : £38.30 - Auto Supplies
05.05.2017 : £114.77 - AH Spares
01.02.2017 : £185.80 - Woolies
26.01.2017 : £210.47 - AH Spares
26.10.2016 : £268.95 - AH Spares
30.08.2016 : £134.44 - AH Spares
30.08.2016 : £91.75 - AH Spares
15.08.2016 : £27.14 - AH Spares
04.08.2016 : £121.86 - AH Spares
21.06.2016 : £45.61 - AH Spares
14.06.2016 : £1,045.01 - AH Spares
23.05.2016 : £20.64 - AH Spares
06.04.2016 : £158.51 - AH Spares
06.04.2016 : £96.00 - WST
05.04.2016 : £87.50 - Classic Car Spares
31.03.2016 : £159.51 - AH Spares
02.07.2014 : £197.36 - DAMS Racing
04.06.2014 : £355.59 - DAMS Racing
01.09.2008 : £53.10 - JH & EJ Roberts & Sons
22.08.2006 : £44.15 - JH & EJ Roberts & Sons
30.08.2005 : £192.69 - JH & EJ Roberts & Sons
22.08.2005 : £33.85 - Parts 4 MG Triumph Cars
22.08.2005 : £20.82 - Parts 4 MG Triumph Cars
15.08.2005 : £44.15 - JH & EJ Roberts & Sons
05.04.2005 : £1,800.00 - Bradburys
11.08.2004 : £42.10 - JH & EJ Roberts & Sons
29.07.2002 : £58.16 - JH & EJ Roberts & Sons
07.07.2001 : £34.00 - JH & EJ Roberts & Sons
05.07.2000 : £32.11 - JH & EJ Roberts & Sons
06.07.1999 : £55.55 - JH & EJ Roberts & Sons
03.06.1998 : £120.00 - C.J. Autos
09.08.1996 : £104.78 - Drive-In
06.06.1996 : £31.96 - Sprite & Midget B C V8 Centre
20.05.1996 : £123.75 - Drive-In
18.05.1995 : £77.56 - Delamere Motors
05.04.1995 : £61.68 - Delamere Motors
03.04.1995 : £9.40 - Delamere Motors
31.03.1995 : £84.60 - ATS
30.03.1995 : £9.75 - Sprite & Midget B C V8 Centre
21.09.1994 : £51.23 - Arches Garage Ltd
13.09.1994 : £9.98 - Arches Garage Ltd
19.08.1993 : £507.13 - Arches Garage Ltd

Included with Every Purchase:

Every classic car purchased from The Forge during this period comes with a comprehensive package designed to deliver value and complete peace of mind:

- Free UK Delivery – within 150 miles
- 3-Month Mechanical Warranty – extendable to: 6 months for £245, 12 months for £345
- Independent Specialist Inspection
- DVLA MOT Certificate
- Oil & Filter Service
- Professional Valet & Detailing
- History File – including all accompanying documentation

Optional Extras:
Classic Car Starter Kit – £300
Includes a custom-fit super soft stretch indoor car cover featuring your car’s logo, a NOCO smart charger wired to your battery, and a Draper drip tray for use while your vehicle is in storage.

Classic Car Starter Kit Plus – £500
Includes a custom-fit super soft stretch indoor car cover featuring your car’s logo, a custom-fit waterproof outdoor cover in discreet grey — perfect for all-weather protection — a NOCO smart charger wired to your battery, and a Draper drip tray for use while your vehicle is in storage.

Viewings & Inspections:
All viewings are strictly by appointment only.
We warmly welcome test drives and inspections, and are pleased to offer use of our in-house vehicle lift, allowing you to thoroughly inspect the car both above and below.

Important Information:
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all vehicle descriptions and details. However, we cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.
We strongly recommend that all prospective buyers personally inspect and verify the vehicle’s details prior to purchase.