Austin-Healey Sprite Mk III
The 'Spridget' grows up with wind-up windows and a more civilised ride.
- Power
- 59 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 14.3 s
- Top speed
- 90 mph
- Est. value
- $7k–$22k
About the Austin-Healey Sprite Mk III
The Mark III Sprite represents the moment Austin-Healey's entry-level sports car traded some of its 'Frogeye' minimalism for genuine usability. While it retained the compact dimensions and eager handling of its predecessors, the addition of wind-up side windows, exterior door handles, and a curved windscreen made it a far more practical proposition for the Swinging Sixties. Mechanically, it benefited from a strengthened 1098cc A-Series engine with larger main bearings and a move to semi-elliptical rear springs, which significantly improved ride quality and axle control. It remains a quintessential British roadster, offering an intimate driving experience where 60 mph feels twice as fast.
Austin-Healey Sprite Mk III specs
The Austin-Healey Sprite Mk III produces 59 bhp (44 kW) and 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 14.3 seconds and has a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h).
| Make | Austin-Healey |
|---|---|
| Model | Sprite |
| Generation | Mk III |
| Trim | 1.1 |
| Years | 1964–1966 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Roadster |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 25,905 built |
| Original price | About $1,900 when new |
| Engine | 1.1-litre A-Series inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,098 cc (1.1 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 59 bhp (44 kW) at 5,750 rpm |
| Torque | 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 14.3 s |
| Top speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 714 kg (1,574 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 83 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is an Austin-Healey Sprite Mk III worth?
A typical Austin-Healey Sprite Mk III is estimated to be worth $7,400 – $22,000 (about £5,500 – £16,000).
Its original price when new was about $1,900.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Austin-Healey Sprite Mk III rarity in CarSpot
The Austin-Healey Sprite Mk III is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Austin-Healey Sprite Mk III fun facts
- The Mk III was the first Sprite to feature exterior door handles; previous models required reaching inside the car to open the door.
- The move from quarter-elliptic to semi-elliptic rear springs was a major mechanical shift, aimed at competing with the more comfortable Triumph Spitfire.
- Though badged as an Austin-Healey, the Sprite was actually built alongside its twin, the MG Midget, at the MG factory in Abingdon.