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1.3L-Powered 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on July 23, 2026.

$24,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1959
Make and model
Austin-Healey Sprite
Generation
Sprite Mk I (Bugeye)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
AN5L9406
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 55 comparable sales, 10% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,750 to $22,300
Median$16,250
Sales behind it55Likely

From 55 sales of the Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I (Bugeye) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,750 and $22,300.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1275cc-Powered Spridget Race CarBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2026$7,500
1,275cc-Powered 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, Sept. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 24, 2026$18,900
1,275cc-Powered 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 15, 2026$15,300
1,275cc-Powered 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 13, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 13, 2025$15,250
1,275cc-Powered 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, July 30, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 30, 2025$16,250
49-Years-Owned 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, July 8, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2025$14,950
50-Years-Owned 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, June 24, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2025$23,100
1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite ProjectBring a Trailer, April 12, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 12, 2025$9,750