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GarageScout Take
Its identity is as a long-held Mk IV shell with the major drivetrain and rolling components in place after a red refinish, while the removed parts remain with it. The car is still a non-running, incomplete project with unknown mechanical history, no supporting receipts, and old, cracking tires.
Strengths
- 1967 Sprite Mk IV with the 1,275cc A-series engine and four-speed manual gearbox.
- Over 40 years of family ownership and indoor storage.
- Clean Ohio title in the seller’s name.
Watch For
- Non-running project that has not been fully reassembled or tested.
- Requires mechanical attention and cosmetic finishing before returning to the road.
- The last time it was started or run is unknown, and no repair, maintenance, or restoration receipts are included.
- The completeness of the parts inventory is unknown; the listing notes that additional pieces may be needed for a complete running car. Tires are old
