Austin-Healey Sprite 1958-71 Gold Portfolio [Paperback]

R.M. Clarke (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1855203715 | ISBN-13: 978-1855203716 | Publication Date: June 30, 1997

The first Sprites were designed as affordable sports cars. They were simple and basic with a tuned Austin A35 engine. The 1961 restyle gave the Sprite a more conventional face; at the same time an MG version was announced. The power output was increased from the same sized engine. In 1962 the engine was increased to 1098cc and 55bhp. Winding windows came with the Mk III in 1964 as well as a revised folding hood. With other small alterations production of these small sports cars continued until July 1971. Covering all models from the Bugeye to the Mk IV this book consists of road and comparison tests, new model introductions, road research report, performance and technical data.

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: Brooklands Books (June 30, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855203715
• ISBN-13: 978-1855203716
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,419,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Austin Healey Sprite Roadtests, Mark I - Mark IV, October 28, 2009

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This review is from: Austin-Healey Sprite 1958-71 Gold Portfolio (Paperback)

This is exactly what I was looking for. Do wish the paper it was printed on was of a little better quality though - and that color was printed where available from the original source. Surely the market for this is rather limited, but, I thoroughly enjoyed.