Austin Healey Sprite Frogeye and 3000: A Vintage Mecanic Showcase

François Allain of Vintage Mecanic has recently featured both the Austin Healey Sprite Frogeye (1960) and the Austin Healey 3000 in episodes of his show, highlighting the restoration and auction processes of these classic British roadsters. The episodes explore the challenges and rewards of bringing these iconic vehicles back to their former glory.

Austin Healey Sprite Frogeye (1960)

The Austin Healey Sprite Frogeye, known for its distinctive “bug-eyed” headlights, was the focus of an episode where Allain undertook its restoration. The episode culminated in an auction, with the hope of achieving a favorable margin for the vehicle. The full episode is available on the Vintage Mecanic YouTube channel.

Austin Healey 3000

In a separate episode, Allain tackled the Austin Healey 3000, an iconic British convertible from the 1960s. This restoration was described as a “risky” undertaking, given the vehicle’s condition. Details of this restoration can be found on RMC BFM PLAY.

Vintage Mecanic Series Information

Vintage Mecanic is currently in its sixth season. The Austin Healey 3000 episode (S6 E13) originally aired on RMC Découverte. The Austin Healey Sprite Frogeye episode (S5E11) originally aired on August 31, 2025, on RMC Découverte via RMC BFM Play, but the replay is no longer available. More information about the series can be found on ReplayTivi. Additional historical context on the Austin Healey 3000 is available on Facebook.