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1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite

Sold at Bring a Trailer on June 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$19,001Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Austin-Healey Sprite
Generation
Sprite Mk I (Bugeye)
Version
Sprite Mk I (Bugeye)
Chassis
AN5L34320
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

Inside the middle half of 31 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$12,279 to $22,300
Median$16,000
Sales behind it31Likely

From 31 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 $12,279 and $22,300.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite RoadsterMecum, July 22, 2026MecumJuly 22, 2026$6,700
30-Years-Owned 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2025$9,100
1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk IIBring a Trailer, April 22, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 22, 2025$12,250
1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite RoadsterMecum, Jan. 17, 2025MecumJan. 17, 2025$30,000
31-Years-Family-Owned 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2026$13,750
1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, Aug. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 17, 2026$13,000
24-Years-Owned 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, July 16, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 16, 2026$19,500
1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, July 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2026$21,500