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1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Jan. 31, 2025.

$28,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1958
Make and model
Austin-Healey Sprite
Generation
Sprite Mk I (Bugeye)
Version
Sprite Mk I (Bugeye)
Chassis
AN5L5203
Title
Clean
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 31 comparable sales, 32% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,279 to $21,250
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 $21,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, July 13, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 13, 2026$18,507
1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2025$8,200
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite RoadsterMecum, July 10, 2025MecumJuly 10, 2025$16,000
1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, May 6, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2025$40,000
1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, Aug. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 7, 2026$11,000
1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, May 10, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 10, 2026$14,750
1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, April 13, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 13, 2026$31,000
1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye SpriteBring a Trailer, Aug. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 24, 2025$12,300