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RetroMarques Ltd is pleased to offer for sale on behalf of the owner, this Sebring Sprite evocation: DTA949C

A Sprinzel Sprite evocation, commissioned as a nut-and-bolt rebuild by a private collector and professionally constructed utilising a 1965 MG Midget and a full ‘Archers Garage’ Sebring conversion kit; this is a faithful evocation of ‘WJB 707’, the Sprite raced in period by Stirling Moss which, by coincidence, is about to be sold at auction with H&H (£80-100k estimate!).

Specification and rebuild history:

Bored out rebuilt engine to 1,275cc (1st bore only) and converted to run unleaded fuel (no other engine modifications)
Full bare shell strip, 
blast-cleaned and full nut and bolt rebuild
Gearbox stripped and rebuilt by Universal Transmissions, new clutch
Differential stripped and rebuilt by Universal Transmissions
Carburettors stripped, vapour blasted, ultra-sonic clean and rebuilt
Suspension fully rebuilt with all new bushes and bearings
Full Archers Replica Kit fitted, rear tub, top and flip-front
Wire Wheels – bare metalled and powder-coated, new tyres
New period-correct cloth wiring loom
Full respray in in Jaguar Opalescent Gunmetal Grey – completed by Body Beautiful (feature car)
FIA Design approved roll cage
New interior completed by Joseph Bennell from Stitch Perfect (Jo spent 11 years at Morgan Motors) and trimmed with bordeaux Wilton carpet and the new period seats covered in fluted bordeaux red leather
All new rubbers seals, lights, bulbs and casings where required
4-point harnesses (both seats)
Moto-Lita wood and alloy steering wheel

12 months’ MoT test

The Sprinzel Sebring Sprite Coupe was introduced to the world at the London Racing Car Show in January 1961 and whilst only 6 examples were produced, 2 of the cars were raced at Sebring in 1961 in the Hands of Pat & Stirling Moss and thus enhancing the marque’s pedigree. During the period many body variants of the Sprite were produced to give racing advantage but none are as revered as John Sprinzel’s design.
Archers Garage located in Oldbury, nr Birmingham have been long associated with British Sports Cars and re-created the pretty, streamlined hardtop and bonnet in the early nineties from an original Sprinzel car.  Incidentally, Archers are the only company to have gained John Sprinzel’s approval.

An opportunity to buy a very attractive Sebring Sprite evocation, a fully rebuilt car, driving very strongly and with no work to finish!  Potentially also suitable for competition or fast-road use, should the new owner so desire.

Please contact Mark to arrange for further details and to arrange a viewing: 0779 1417256 or Mark@retromarques.co.uk (please do not email through ebay!)

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