Having sealed a deal with Austin for the Austin-Healey 100, Donald Healey followed this up by designing the Austin-Healey Sprite based around Austin A35 and Morris Minor components. Launched in 1958, the Austin-Healey Sprite was powered by a tuned 948cc A-series engine and given a distinctive 'Frogeye' style bonnet. In 1962 the MkII Sprite was launched with a more conventional front by Healey and a tail by MG, the chassis remaining as for the MkI. The MkII was to be sold as the Austin-Healet Sprite, and the MG Midget MkI. In 1962 both Sprite and Midget were upgraded with a 1098cc engine, improved gearbox, and disc brakes. The Sprite was produced under licence in Italy as the Innocenti 950 and 1100 with its own Tom Tjaarda-designed body. The MkIII Sprite (and MkII Midget) was launched in 1964 with revised windscreen, wind-up windows, improved rear suspension. In 1966 The Austin-Healey Sprite MkIV (and MG Midget MkIII) was launched with 1275cc A-series engine, revised (and fixed) convertible hood. The final Sprites were produced in 1971 with 'Austin' badges on as the Healey contract had expired.