This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025 on Sunday the 24th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN. Between 1998 and 2001, this 1959 Sprite Mk1 was subject to major mechanical work which included a rebuilt cylinder head with unleaded conversion, a re-bored block with new pistons, main and big end bearings, new oil pump, timing chain and clutch Additional work included all new coolant hoses, new fuel pipes, new thermostat and housing, new brake cylinders, brake shoes, brake hoses, brake drums, master cylinder, radiator, water pump, half-shaft hub oil seals and 'o' rings, rear axle oil seal and the suspension was treated to new bushes and wishbones In early 2014, having had no paintwork or bodywork for almost 15 years, the car was stripped down and treated to a full professional re-paint in Old English White at a cost in the region of £5,000 The rear wings were treated to new lower sections with corrosion cut out and replaced with new metal. The original steel bonnet had corrosion removed and was prepared for re-painting and the shell was stripped right down with all lights, badges and trims removed The interior has a lovely aged feel to it with red carpets, smart original/correct-style seats in red leather, a tidy dashboard with the usual array of scattered switches and a wood-rimmed steering wheel  The full weather equipment is in very good order, the silver wire wheels are in good condition and on the whole, the car presents very well 708 BUP is not a show car, but a very honest, smartly presented, usable example that is ideal for regular use and lots of fun on country roads