1967: Austin-Healey Sprite gets 10 percent more power, still very cheap. With the "big-block" 1275cc engine, that meant an upgrade from 59 to 65 horsepower. By Murilee Martin Published: Oct 4, 2019.

There’s no question in my mind,” said Zig Panek, owner of the 1967 Austin Healey Sprite that was stolen from the 1100 block of Erie Boulevard West. “That car was specifically targeted.