THE CLASSIC SALE 21st & 22nd March 2026

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 9 • The Austin-Healey Sprite, affectionately known as the ‘Frogeye’, was introduced to the world by BMC in Monaco two days after the conclusion of the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix • The 1958 example we see here is believed to have been delivered new to West Germany where it continued to be used until the 1970s when it was then laid up • The engine and gearbox - reportedly the original units - were fully rebuilt by him in preparation to be returned to a, then, hopefully restored body. Unfortunately he suffered a stroke during the restoration process which then, understandably, stalled •After bravely concluding that the Sprite would be best offered to another enthusiast to complete the works, he has kindly elected to donate the proceeds of Sprite’s sale to The Stroke Association •Now re-assembled with rebuilt running gear and awaiting cosmetics, the car is being sold without reserve, offering a unique opportunity for a fulfilling restoration project that will also benefit a very worthwhile charity With all proceeds going to The Stroke Association, this Frogeye Sprite project is offered without reserve. Seller Rating: 83 / 135 ««« Registration: TBC Chassis No.: TBC Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000 offered without reserve Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 Lot 109 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite - Charity Lot • Purchased by the vendor’s father in 1995, the car became an integral part of family history Around 2010, after its last MOT (54,198 miles) the enthusiast owner decided to preserve the Turbo and dry stored it in his garage. He has now sadly passed and consequently his cherished Raider is now offered on behalf of the family • The history file includes the original book pack, with the service booklet showing five service stamps by Trinity Cars Ltd up to 1993 and a further two specialist stamps thereafter •Within the file are invoices supporting the service book entries and further maintenance over the years. There are numerous old MOT certificates that further support the indicated mileage •Also within the file is an old style V5 registration document and a receipt of sale from the previous owner dated May 1995 showing a purchase price of £4,900 •Naturally, after 15 years in storage an element of recommissioning is to be expected •With its limited-edition Raider specification, this Renault 5 GT Turbo represents a rare opportunity to acquire a car that has been treasured for nearly three decades A genuine ‘garage find’ R5 GT Turbo Raider offered without reserve from a deceased estate with just 54,211 miles. Seller Rating: 54 / 135 «« Registration: H236 UGN Chassis No.: VF1C4050502421902 Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000 offered without reserve Specialist: Steven Keen Telephone No: 07500 040422 Lot 110 1990 Renault 5 GT Turbo Raider - Genuine Garage Find More Details Lot 109 Bid On Lot 109 More Details Lot 110 Bid On Lot 110