Austin Healey

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»

Garage Find: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Project

This California car, a 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II convertible, is on eBay in West Covina, California. Bidding is at just $3,333, and there is not much time left. The red beauty has been sitting in a garage for… more»

Runs & Drives: 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6

The seller of this 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6 doesn’t disclose much information about the car, but the fact that it not only runs but is driveable means you could enjoy it “as-is” while refurbishing it! There aren’t many Big Healeys… more»

Cheap, Cheerful & Compact: 1960 Bugeye Sprite

This 1960 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite has been stored for over 10 years in an air-conditioned garage. Now it’s ready for you — how could you refuse that grin? The price isn’t bad either; read on for more details. Thanks… more»

Bunny Not Included: 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite

What do you see that is out of place in the picture above?  You would be correct if you answered that there is a ton of rodent residue in the engine bay of a 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite.  However, look… more»

Bug-Eye Project: 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I

The Austin-Healy Sprite was a British-built sports car produced from 1958 to 1971. The Mk I edition, assembled for the first three years, was known as the “frog-eye” in Europe due to its unusual headlights (in the U.S., they… more»

V-8 Sacrilege or Awesomeness: 1955 Austin-Healey 100-4

For more than a few of the stories I have written this month for Barn Finds, the comments sections have been on fire with the age-old debate over keeping a car stock or turning it into a hot rod. … more»

Sports Car Collection for Sale!

We see listings for collections come up for sale every now and again, and it’s always fascinating to see what collectors have hidden in their outbuildings and garages. This listing for an assortment of sports cars appears to be… more»

Long Term Ownership: 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Project

Donald Healey’s automotive career began on the rally course, specifically at Monte Carlo, in 1929. Later, his employment at Riley and Triumph gave him responsibility for the production of new models. A less illustrious period ensued with Triumph Motors’… more»

Copart Find: 1967 Austin Healey 3000

It’s been a good while since we’ve seen a classic or sports model appear at the local salvage auction, so if you’ve been hoping to find gold in the Copart lanes, here’s a potential opportunity. This 1967 Austin Healey… more»

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»

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