Auction Watch: 1959 Austin Healey Sprite with Suzuki G13B Power

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Find this 1959 Austin Healey Sprite with Suzuki G13B Power here on eBay offered for $13,500 with a few minutes to go.

From eBay listing:
 

Item specifics

Condition: Used Year: 1959
Mileage: 10,000 Drive Type: RWD
Make: Austin Healey Model:

Sprite

Vehicle Title: Clear Engine: 1.3L Suzuki Swift G13B 115HP

Well
the time has come to list my lovely project for sale. I am an owner of a
BMW repair shop (LukeG Workshop) and I just can not find the time to
complete it. I will continue with progress and price will go up
accordingly.

I can be reached at 708-465-9053 with any questions

I am a true professional and everything on this car been done in that manner. No back yard mechanic work here.

SOLID CALIFORNIA CAR WITH ZERO RUST

Engine:
Suzuki Swift GTI 1989 engine code G13B
– Replaced timing belt, water pump, tensioner/pulley.
– Replaced crankshaft gear for timing belt and woodruf key (common failure)
– Replaced spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
– Replaced all gaskets.
– Castrol 5w30 synthetic.
– Engine runs flawlessly as I just adjusted ignition timing and set the throttle position sensor.

Cooling:
– Custom fabricated aluminum coolant pipes.
– All aluminum radiator fitted.
– Spal electric fan.
– New thermostat.


Transmission:
– Suzuki Samurai transmission.
– New u-joint in custom length driveshaft.
– Freshly resurfaced flywheel.
– New clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing

Exhaust:
– All tig welded stainless steel from manifold back.
– Vibrante ultra quiet straight through resonator and Vibrant standard resonator. Sounds beautiful.
– V-band flange at rear axle connection.

Fuel:
– All coated hard fuel lines throughout. Has a total of about 12″ of rubber hose.
– Mercedes 190e in line fuel pump.
– BMW E36 fuel filter.
– Custom tig welded sump to stock fuel tank which then was powdercoated black.

Brakes:
– All coated hard lines.
– 4 wheel Suzuki Swift GTI disc brakes.
– Rebuilt and powdercoated calipers.
– New brake pads.
– New rotors.
– Stainless braided brake lines at calipers.
– New fluid fully bled and flushed.

Cosmetic:
– All interior/dash/folding top trim and hardware powdercoated black.
– Freshly recovered front seats.
– Brand new soft top included.
– All new lights/trim/seals etc.
–
Comes with both side windows which are also powdercoated black and have
new glass and felt strips. (one needs a new seal, other has a new seal)
– Previous owner did the paint and body work which is near flawless.
– Previous owner fabricated a trunk lid for the car.
– Brand new rims and tires.
– Previous owner modified the dashboard to fit the Suzuki instrument cluster.


What needs to be done…

– Interior needs finishing. It needs door panels and rest of the carpet kit. A new partial carpet kit is included.
– Electric radiator fan needs to be wired up.
– Headlights and tail lights need to be wired up (it is all mocked up, just needs the wires run)
–
The only thing preventing the car from being driven is the clutch
release arm on the outside of the trans needs to be replaced and I
actually just ordered one.
– Fuel gauge is not functional at this time.
– Speedometer is not functional at this time.


This
car should have a very strong power to weight ratio similar to modern
performance cars as this engine produces more than double of the factory
engine and also weighs around 200lbs less.