Kyosho 1/18 Scale Austin Healey Sprite, Leaf Green

The Sprite went into the Austin Healey line-up in 1958 as the entry sports car design developed by BMC (British Motor Corporation) which existed from 1952 to 1966. Conceived as a small sports car for mass appeal, the minimalist engine and undercarriage were developed to keep expenses down. Weight decrease was likewise a focus, and the Sprite embraced the world's first semi-monocoque open body. While the 948cc inline 4-cylinder engine output was just 43ps, this was sufficient power for the 600kg vehicle weight (less than modern-day 'light automobiles'), which was the highest power to weight in its class at the time. Integrated with the rack and pinion steering transmission, the highly responsive Sprite declared the pure joy of driving with a light-weight sports car. Produced from 1958 to 1960, the Mk 1 was the most popular design in the series, which was in production for 13 years through to 1971. The Mk 1 not just embodies the elements of the preliminary development concept of just including parts essential for driving performance, however likewise features a distinctive front mask with headlights protruding from the bonnet hood that attracted lots of. This feature made the Mk 1 labels such as 'crab eyes' in Japan, 'frog-eye' in England, and 'bug-eye' in the United States.

Item Developed: 08/28/2023