Austin Healey Sprite Mk.1
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1961
- First catalogue reference
- M2C in 1st Edition (1962)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Roy Cross
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Description
Austin Healey Sprite Mk.1 – Airfix kit M2C, first issued in 1961, Series 1, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1962 to 2001. Later renumbered 2421.
Here is another internationally known sports car which recently acquired a string of rally successes to its credit. This 4 1/4 inch Airfix model is constructed from 52 parts and can be completed as an open sports car or hard-top. Interior features include bucket seats, windscreen, steering wheel, dash-board, gear lever and transmission cowling. Chassis details show independent front suspension and rear springs with transmission. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
1997 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1997 edition catalogue, listed as Austin Healey Sprite Mk I from Austin Healey Sprite Mk.1.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Scarce |
| First Issued | 1961 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | M2C |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | M2C |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | M2C |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | M2C |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | M2C |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | M2C |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | M2C |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | M2C |
| Catalogue Ref - 1997 Edition | 2421 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1998 Edition | 2421 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1999 Edition | 2421 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2000 Edition | 2421 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2001 Edition | 2421 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
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