Austin Healey

Ford Inline-6 Power! 1963 Austin-Healey 3000

Built by British Motor Corp. from 1959 to 1967, the Austin-Healey 300 was another sports car popular with U.S. buyers. The bodies came from Jensen Motors and the Mkt II BJ7 2+2 was considered a “sports convertible”. This ’63… more»

Fascinating History: 1959 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite

Older British sports cars offer potential buyers an engaging ownership experience. Not only are they typically fun to drive, but the simple engineering principles mean they are ideal for an enthusiast wishing to be hands-on when the subject turns… more»

WANTED: Looking For A Big Healey!

I’ve been hunting for a Big Healey for a while now but have yet to find the perfect one for me. Ideally, I’d like something complete with original paint and zero rust. A real 100M would be a dream… more»

Package Deal Projects: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6

Similar in looks to the 100, the Austin-Healey 100-6 was a British-built sports car with a six-cylinder engine. They weren’t prolific in terms of production numbers, with some 14,436 copies being made in three years. So, fans of the… more»

Modifications Already Done: 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite

Earlier this week I wrote a story about a rough but solid 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite that struck a chord with fans of these simple, honest sports cars.  There is just something about a sports car that provides everything you… more»

Starter Sports Car: 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite

If you are one of those people who has held off on buying a collectible sports car due to space concerns or a lack of folding money, then your days of procrastinating may be over.  Currently up for grabs… more»

Which Sprite? 1965 Driver or 1962 Project

This tale of two Austin-Healey Sprites begs us to choose: both are early cars but the red one is an Irish twin of the Bugeye, with production separated by a mere year. It shares the same motor, albeit with… more»

Garage Find: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6

Humans tend to fall in love without looking beyond the surface of that which they desire.  While for normal people, falling in love usually ends happily.  For car people that love blindness can lead to catastrophe.  Take for example… more»

British Special: Turner Sports Car

Jack Turner was minding his own business – racing MGs in the 1940s and building one-off specials – when other racers began coming to him to improve their own cars. John Webb, John Tojeiro, Ken Rose – race drivers… more»

Cheap Driver: 1963 Austin Healey Sprite

This pocket-sized Brit is fun incarnate. If you’ve never driven a Sprite or a Midget, try one on for size sometime; they’re not fast but they feel quick. And though small, the handling infuses the driver with confidence –… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve British Sports Car Parts Stash

Occasionally, a parts collection will emerge where the sheer scope of what is offered is breathtaking. Such is the case with this assortment of classic British sports car components. The late owner was a genuine enthusiast, and his recent… more»

Barn Finds Group Buy? 12-Car British Barn Find!

Many years ago, I purchased a wonderful Standard Vanguard Sportsman from Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can see me autocrossing it here (!). The thing I noticed the most about Arizona classic cars while I was there was how rust-free… more»

BF Auction: 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite

UPDATE – Photos of the spare parts have been added to the listing. Not mentioned in the listing, but included with the car is an exhaust header, oil cooler kit, set of vintage air cleaners, the original steering wheel,… more»

BF Auction: 1958 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite

Britain entered what became known as the “Age of Austerity” following World War II, with many items we now take for granted strictly rationed. One of these was fuel, with rationing finally ending in 1950. The country’s economy was… more»

Stored for 30 Years: 1956 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2

This 1956 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2 recently emerged after more than three decades in storage. Its history is unclear, although its complete nature and lack of significant rust make it a prime candidate for restoration. The 100-4 follows the lead… more»

Single Family 51 Years: Austin Healey 3000 MKII

In some circles, the big Healeys – like the 3000 – were sometimes referred to as “poor man’s Jaguars” as they weren’t as expensive to own. The Mark II BJ7 as a 2+2 sports car was in production from… more»