Back in the late 1990s, as a young man with any number of future collector cars on his mind, I’d religiously watch the SCCA Runoffs (the Super Bowl of amateur road racing) on TV. Back then, it wasn’t uncommon… more»
Austin Healey
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Lost Storage! 1963 Austin Healey 3000 BJ7
Austin-Healey 3000 prices – along with those of several other British makes – have finally softened enough to put these cars on a few more “wanted” lists. The days of Big Healeys selling for over $100k are in the… more»
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Plenty of Pieces: 1962 Austin Healey Sprite
Please buy this Sprite before I head up to Ellensburg, Washington to haul it home myself! This Mk II project car is advertised here on craigslist for $2500, including a veritable plethora of parts, many of them new. We’re… more»
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Bolt-On Charm: 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite with Hard Top
Few small sports cars have captured the hearts of enthusiasts like the Austin-Healey Sprite, and the earliest “Bugeye” models are among the most beloved. This 1960 example, now listed here on eBay, is a wonderfully complete survivor with some… more»
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Project Potential: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8
Among British sports cars of the 1960s, few carry the same presence and desirability as the Austin-Healey 3000. The final BJ8 series cars are especially sought after for their refinements, styling, and robust performance. This 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8,… more»
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Lightweight Fun: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite with Extras
If you’ve been looking for an affordable and unique way into the world of classic British roadsters, this 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite might be just the ticket. Offered for sale on Facebook Marketplace, this example blends vintage charm with sensible… more»
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Farm Find! 1961 Austin Healey 3000
I was thrilled to find this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 “farm find” as one of our tips this afternoon! I drove a ’61 3000 during college and have never forgotten the “Big Healey” experience, although mine was the more… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Austin Healey 3000 MK3
This 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 MK3 has been parked since 1999 and needs to be put back on the road. The MK3 is considered by many to be the ultimate iteration of the Big Healey, boasting a well-appointed interior, enhanced… more»
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Under the Shelves Find: 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4
The Austin Healey 100-6 is one of those classic cars that while undoubtedly desirable, always seems to be lurking in barn find form somewhere, at any given time. It definitely seems to be on the leader board as a… more»
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Upgraded Engine: 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite
There is something inherently charming about classic British sports cars. That is especially true when the car in question is a 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite. Design limitations gave these cars a distinctive appearance and a character that many believe… more»
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Restoration Required: 1958 Austin Healey Sprite
This 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye is about as forlorn as a Bugeye can possibly be, but the seller calls it “a good candidate for full restore”. It’s listed here on eBay, with bidding starting at $1500 – no one has… more»
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Not A Kit Car? 1962 Arkley SS
Against all odds, this is the ninth Arkley covered at Barn Finds, but if you are new to the website, you might be wondering what an Arkley is, and why it has a passing resemblance to a Spridget. It’s an… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
UPDATE: While going through the parts that came with the car, we found a folder of receipts dating back to 1970s! Scans of the receipts have been added to the gallery. UPDATE: We have relisted this little Bugeye with… more»
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“Very Little Rust”: 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III
If one could bottle the essence of British motoring, it might smell like an Austin-Healey. The Big Healey oozes charisma: In an olfactory flash, the hood’s down in a driving rain, exhaust rorting, chassis yawing, the headlights dimly illuminating… more»
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Pair of 1960s Austin-Healey 3000 Projects
Introduced in 1959, the Austin-Healey 3000 was a British sports car larger than most, earning the nickname “big Healey’s”. Jensen Motors made the bodies, while British Motor Corp. took care of the rest. In production through 1967, more than… more»
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Tidy “Bug Eye” – 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
Peruse America’s new car lineup for 1960 and you’ll quickly notice they don’t look much like this 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite. It’s been said that a sturdy bloke can remove and re-install a Sprite engine without a lift. Perhaps that’s… more»
