1968 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk IV

Highlights

• Certificate of authenticity from the original Donald Healey Warwick factory
• Evidence of a full body restoration in the early 1990s
• The vendor reports no signs of rust anywhere on the vehicle
• Significant recent mechanical refurbishment, including new braking and clutch components

The Appeal

The Sprite Mk IV is the final evolution of the much-loved "Spridget" line, pairing the lightweight agility and open-top charm of its predecessors with the more capable 1,275cc A-Series engine and a four-speed manual gearbox. These diminutive roadsters remain incredibly popular; one of the much-praised final bastions of the British Motor Corporation.

This 1968 example comes with a certificate of authenticity confirming its origins from the Warwick factory. The bodywork benefited from a full restoration in the early 1990s, supported by photographic evidence, and the vendor reports the paintwork still presents well with strong, solid bodywork.
Purchased in March 2026 from a friend, the current owner has carried out a thorough programme of mechanical work to bring the car to a roadworthy standard, covering the braking system, clutch hydraulics, ignition components, and exhaust. The vendor states the car runs, drives and stops as it should, and that it's an utter joy on the road.

Key Information

• Mileage: 24 miles indicated (odometer has been replaced)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 1,275cc four-cylinder petrol, 4-speed manual
• Paperwork: Certificate of authenticity from the Donald Healey factory; some history dating from the 2000s; documentation of recent work carried out during current ownership

The Detail

• New Lucas Sport coil pack fitted during current ownership
• New master and slave cylinders fitted
• New hydraulic clutch pipe fitted
• New front brake hoses and callipers fitted
• New spark plugs fitted and oil change carried out
• Stainless steel straight-through exhaust fitted
• Four new tyres fitted
• Full body restoration carried out in the early 1990s with photographic evidence
• Slight paint rubbing on the driver's door
• Otherwise, the vendor describes the paintwork as in very good condition for its age
• Underside described as straight and clean; could benefit from an underseal to preserve it
• Chrome is slightly pitted but still shines well and does not detract from the overall appearance
• The vendor describes the interior as original and notes it could benefit from some TLC; everything reportedly works as it should
• The vendor describes the Smiths gauges as 'occasionally temperamental' but 'functional'

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