Kyosho 1/18 Scale Austin Healey Sprite, Leaf Green

The Sprite got in the Austin Healey line-up in 1958 as the entry sports car model established 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 costs down. Weight reduction was likewise a focus, and the Sprite adopted the world's first semi-monocoque open body. While the 948cc inline 4-cylinder engine output was just 43ps, this sufficed power for the 600kg lorry weight (less than contemporary 'light cars'), which was the greatest power to weight in its class at the time. Integrated with the rack and pinion steering transmission, the highly responsive Sprite reaffirmed the pure delight of driving with a light-weight sports car. Produced from 1958 to 1960, the Mk 1 was the most popular model in the series, which was in production for 13 years through to 1971. The Mk 1 not just embodies the aspects of the initial development concept of just including parts essential for driving performance, however likewise includes a distinctive front mask with headlights protruding from the bonnet hood that interested lots of. This function made the Mk 1 nicknames such as 'crab eyes' in Japan, 'frog-eye' in England, and 'bug-eye' in the United States.

Item Created: 08/28/2023