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Registry: 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite

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Mark Derry's 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite
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Hanging it up.
1968 Sprite. Originally a CVAR Spec Sprite but built up over the past 15 years. Now here in Chicago.
Raced here in the Midwest with Midwest Council. No DNFs. Has never let me down.
Will need a new set of tires and belts, but that is about it.
Lots of things done. Too many to list but here are a few.

1275 with 60 thou overbore and flat top pistons. Decked block.
SPVP4 cam (plus spare)
1.5 forged rockers
Vernier timing.
cc'd flowed head. (approx 13.5:1 compression) Port matched.
Shot peened balanced rods.
Engine was refreshed before I hung it all up. New bearings etc.
Weber 45 DCOE carb
ARP fasteners
Close ratio Straight cut gearbox. Rebuilt.
Lightened flywheel.
Multiple rear ends. Limited slip Detroit locker and welded.
Winners circle front and rear sway bars.
Three piece rear axles.
MGB front brakes
Rear discs with Wilwood calipers
Split master cylinders with proportioning bar
Fire System
Detachable steering wheel
Fuel safe tank
VW Rabbit radiator
Total loss battery in trunk (does not run alternator)
Two spare engines (will need rebuilding) One thin, one thick flange block.

PM me to chat see what I missed or answer any questions. Many more photos.
Thanks
Mark

Vehicle Information

Owner: Mark Derry   [lrderry]
Location: Wheeling, IL, USA USA
Status: Racer, Running


VIN:NONE
Model Year:1968
Original Colour:mustard, brown, red, purple !
Current Colour:red
Odometer:16,777,215 miles
Engine Type:1275
Transmission:sccr 4 speed
Last Updated:2024-03-21 12:11:51

 
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Vehicle History

This vehicle's information was last updated on 2024-03-21 12:11:51

Changes from 2019-09-11 16:00:10 to previous 2008-06-05 19:36:22
Racing added   1
Body Code deleted   (was Corvette red/ orange)
Trans Type standard 4 speed → sccr 4 speed
Changes from 2008-06-05 19:36:22 to previous 2007-07-26 12:57:21
Body Code added   Corvette red/ orange

Ownership History

Date Owner ID Notes
Apr 6, 1907 Mark Derry  USA Added to Registry (ID 3533)

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