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54-Years-Owned, Supercharged 1.3L-Powered 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Nov. 9, 2025.

$55,000Confirmed

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)
Chassis
AN5L43828
Condition
Excellent (2)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, 147% 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
1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite RoadsterMecum, July 22, 2026MecumJuly 22, 2026$6,700
1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, June 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 8, 2026$19,001
42-Years-Owned 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II Race CarBring a Trailer, Feb. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 20, 2026$5,099
30-Years-Owned 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2025$9,100
1961 Austin-Healey MkII Sprite Race CarMecum, Sept. 21, 2025MecumSept. 21, 2025$13,000
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