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This is an online only auction by Bonhams|Cars OnlineTo see more details, read the full description and see 200+ photographs & video please visit our [Website URL removed] It is free to Register an account and bid. There is no Buy it Now or part exchange. Heres a brief excerpt taken from the auction description;The current owner acquired this Sprite in 2018. It needed a full rebuild, the body had already been restored but there was still a lot of work needed. The previous owner had had the car since 1978 and had taken it off the road in 1983. Looking at the paperwork it had sat idle until around 2016 when they started a restoration. This restoration included the aforementioned professional body restoration and subsequent respray back to its original Leaf green. A professional engine rebuild (including rebore and re-surfaced block, unleaded valve seats, reground crank and new bearings, head skim and new valves) was also performed by the previous owner. Due to ill health in 2019, the restoration was never completed by the previous owner, this is where the current owner stepped in and acquired the car as a rolling restoration. All of the major mechanical components (suspension, gearbox, and engine) had been partly installed but there was still a lot of work left to do. During 2020/21 they completely re-assembled the car. This rebuild included thousands of pounds worth of new parts, such as a new interior, new brake discs, hydraulics, tyres, stainless steel exhaust, brand new wiring loom, new fuel tank, and hundreds of new nuts, bolts, and rubbers. This car has an amazing documented history that will come with the car. The previous owner was fastidious with their record keeping and has managed to compile a ring binder full of handwritten notes, invoices, and workshop manuals. We were unable to photograph the entire folder as it was about 6 inches thick of information.The current owner has also managed to retain a lot of the relevant invoices for their part of the rebuild. The sale of this classic is rather reluctant, the current owner has loved their time re-building/driving this amazing example. However, through other life commitments, its sadly not getting used as it should. So, nows your chance to get behind the wheel of this beauty.Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this lot is located in Moggerhanger, Bedfordshire. Viewings are strictly by appointment. To make a booking, please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, and read our Frequently Asked Questions.This lot is available for viewing/inspection. Please contact us via [Website URL removed] to make an appointment. We are open Monday to Friday between 9.00am & 5.00pm.We run online classic car auctions every weekday, every week of the year 24/7/365. Please sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with whats coming soon.
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