Austin Healey

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

“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»

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»

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»

Chevy-Powered: 1956 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2

The most common criticism leveled against classic British sports cars is a lack of outright performance. The drivetrains for these vehicles were often sourced from humble production cars, meaning high horsepower figures weren’t often achieved. However, this 1956 Austin-Healey… 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»

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