John Sprinzel's Austin-Healey Sebring Sprite
(and other special versions of the Austin-Healey Sprite)
I established this website as a celebration of John Sprinzel's Sebring Sprite Coupés, of which only about 6 examples were produced by his London tuning business, and which were raced and rallied by him and other enthusiasts, in the 1960's. The alloy coupé tops and fibreglass Sebring bonnets were built by Williams & Pritchard. Two of the cars took part in the 1961 Sebring 4 hours race in the hands of Stirling and Pat Moss. There were other similar examples, including a fastback version produced (more cheaply) by Peel Coachworks, and I have been gradually expanding the site to include the Donald Healey Motor Company's "works cars" as well as other body variations of the Sprite which were produced in period, and more recently.
Below are just a few of the many categories covered by this site. Photos now number over 3,000 and historical research into the early cars continues thanks to your help and input. |
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Important Notice
Dear Sebring Sprite Owners & Enthusiasts,
It is now over 25 years since I created this website with the blessing and support of Brian Archer and his team who had helped me to build my own car. For many years I spent an hour every morning receiving your emails and publishing them, often getting involved in researching the histories and whereabouts of some of the original cars. Over time, with the development of social media everyone began to expect immediate responses, something I was not always able, or willing to provide. So,the site's use has gradually diminished. Earlier this year I decided to sell my Sebring which I had enjoyed rallying, racing, hill-climbing and using on the road, but which was now seeing very little use. The car now resides with Nicholas in France.It is now time for me to hand over the reins of the website to Jez Hayter who will, I am sure, bring it up to date in style while hopefully preserving its valuable content. I wish him luck with it and hope you will lend him your support. I send my very best wishes to all the lovely people who have become good friends to me through the website and wish you well for the future.
This Website:
I should clarify that I am not an engineer or a motor trader nor am I involved in business - this is my personal website and I have no financial or other connection with any organisations referred to. I have built up good relationships, and friendships with numerous individuals and companies before, during and since building my own car in 1993. Items or cars offered for sale are done so purely as a favour to individuals without financial reward or involvement.
Contributions:
Please let me know if you like my site, or have any suggestions for additions or improvements. I would be most grateful to receive your contribution of information via Feedback or photographs by email to me.
Martin Ingall
(Created in 2000 - Version 3 launched March 2011 and last up-dated 26 Oct 2026)
