Registry: 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite
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Peter Morton's 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite
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???? For Sale: SCCA H-Production Bugeye Sprite ????
Originally built and raced by Jay Lutz. Rebuilt in 2015 by Peter Morton & Eric Vickerman (ERV) with a revised roll cage and new front coil-over suspension based on Craig Chima's design. Extensive development over four years led to multiple SCCA National wins, including 5 top-10 finishes (2016–2022).
Specifications
Chassis & Body
· Right-hand drive, SCCA H-Production with log books
· Flared fiberglass bonnet and rear
· Spridgetech fiberglass race seat (Winners Circle mold)
Suspension & Steering
· Adjustable front suspension with Penske coil-over remote reservoir shocks
· Adjustable 3-link rear suspension with Panhard bar & quick weight jack screws
· Custom steering rack
Drivetrain & Engine
· Fresh 1275 engine with David Visard cam & adjustable timing gear
· Electromotive crank fire ignition or distributor with Crane XR 700 optical trigger
· Dual SU HS4 (1.5”) carbs or dual SU HS2 (1.25”) SCCA-legal carbs ( one or the other set)
· BMC 4-speed
· Lightweight flywheel with Quarter Master 7.25” sintered metal disk
· Welded 4.22 diff installed
Brakes & Safety
· SCCA-legal front big brake conversion, rear disc brakes
· Fire suppression system (AFFF)
· 5-point belts (out of date)
Additional Features
· Aluminum radiator with electric fan
· Accusump oil accumulator & AN fittings for oil/water lines
· Custom LCB through-tunnel header & exhaust by Eric Vickerman
· Fuel Safe 8-gallon fuel cell
· Custom pedal box with dual brake master cylinders
Asking Price: $10,000
Location: Simpsonville, South Carolina
Originally built and raced by Jay Lutz. Rebuilt in 2015 by Peter Morton & Eric Vickerman (ERV) with a revised roll cage and new front coil-over suspension based on Craig Chima's design. Extensive development over four years led to multiple SCCA National wins, including 5 top-10 finishes (2016–2022).
Specifications
Chassis & Body
· Right-hand drive, SCCA H-Production with log books
· Flared fiberglass bonnet and rear
· Spridgetech fiberglass race seat (Winners Circle mold)
Suspension & Steering
· Adjustable front suspension with Penske coil-over remote reservoir shocks
· Adjustable 3-link rear suspension with Panhard bar & quick weight jack screws
· Custom steering rack
Drivetrain & Engine
· Fresh 1275 engine with David Visard cam & adjustable timing gear
· Electromotive crank fire ignition or distributor with Crane XR 700 optical trigger
· Dual SU HS4 (1.5”) carbs or dual SU HS2 (1.25”) SCCA-legal carbs ( one or the other set)
· BMC 4-speed
· Lightweight flywheel with Quarter Master 7.25” sintered metal disk
· Welded 4.22 diff installed
Brakes & Safety
· SCCA-legal front big brake conversion, rear disc brakes
· Fire suppression system (AFFF)
· 5-point belts (out of date)
Additional Features
· Aluminum radiator with electric fan
· Accusump oil accumulator & AN fittings for oil/water lines
· Custom LCB through-tunnel header & exhaust by Eric Vickerman
· Fuel Safe 8-gallon fuel cell
· Custom pedal box with dual brake master cylinders
Asking Price: $10,000
Location: Simpsonville, South Carolina
Vehicle Information
| Owner: | Peter Morton [group44] |
| Location: |
Simpsonville, SC, USA  |
| Status: | Running |
| VIN: | 1275RACE1 |
| Model Year: | 1959 |
| Current Colour: | Black |
| Engine Type: | 1275 |
| Transmission: | 4 speed |
| Last Updated: | 2026-01-06 16:02:07 |
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2026-01-06 16:02:07
Ownership History
| Date | Owner ID | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Peter Morton |
Added to Registry (ID 68032) |
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