These guys saved an abandoned sports car from being crushed and when they shared their plans they were told they could have it for free if they restored it
- These YouTubers wanted to restore this Austin Healey Sprite
- They were told they get it for free on one condition
- The condition was, they had to promise to fix it, and then give it away
Published on Jan 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
These guys saved an abandoned sports car – an Austin Healey Sprite – from the crusher, and they even managed to get the tiny British sports car for free.
The owner of the wrecking yard asked them if they could work their magic with the Healey Sprite.
Then he went the extra mile by telling them they could get it for free, but on two conditions.
They had to fix it, and then give it away.
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About the abandoned British sports car
The guys from the WD Detailing YouTube channel got a call from the owner of a scrapyard who wanted to get rid of an abandoned British sports car that had been sitting there for 31 years.
The car in question is an Austin Healey Sprite, a vehicle that’s relatively unknown globally but is actually considered pretty iconic in the UK.
The previous owned passed away 31 years ago, and the vehicle had no title, so the scrapyard owner had no idea what to do with it.
These YouTubers came up with an idea.
They wanted to fix it, and then give it away to a subscriber.
When the scrapyard owner learned about their plan, he decided to give them the car for free, as long as they promised to keep their word.
Ordinarily, people would say this ‘wasn’t easy’, but the truth is it was easy.
It just took a very long time and supernatural amounts of patience.
But they got the job done and, once they were done with it, the Austin Healey Sprite looked as good as new, and ready for the giveaway.
The go-to guys if you want to…wash your car
The guys from WD Detailing essentially built a whole YouTube channel around washing and detailing cars.
A lot of channels focus on restoration and DIY projects, but no one had thought about a channel with a strong focus on just cleaning the car.
The result is outstanding, and it’s incredible to see just how better and newer a car looks right after a simple wash.
A while back, they gave a decrepit Acura NSX with mice living inside it its first wash in a million years.
They also did with a Ferrari that hadn’t been cleaned in nearly 30 years and with a Pontiac that hadn’t been washed in over 40 years.
They even did with a Tesla, and it’s truly satisfying stuff to watch.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
