BugeV8: 1961 Austin Healey Sprite
A few years ago we found an AWESOME V8 powered Bugeye Sprite at the Coronado Speed Festival and the seller was asking a pretty steep price for his well build treasure. If that was a bit too rich, perhaps you’d prefer the 1/2 finished version for about a fifth of the price? Find this 1961 Austin Healey Sprite Bugeye V8 offered for $4,500 in Milwaukee, WI via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!
This car is a unfinished project, BUT the basic parts list is impressive. Power comes from an all alloy Buick 215 V8 with a high lift hydraulic camshaft, custom headers, mated to a Borg-Warner T5 manual gearbox. When finished the 225 horsepower will push around the 1800 lbs car with ease.
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Anyhow it has a nice radiator
Lot of work and upgrades in this one…
Unfinished? Just because I'm not lifting another finger doesn't mean it's unfinished. youtube.com/watch?v=1zpbFPQHCn8
These things just look so damn happy. That seems like a very good deal.
It has been sold.