Austin Healey

Racing And Family History: 1955 Austin-Healey 100/4

I will be the first to tell you that I know next to nothing about racing, in pretty much any form. I’m just more of a history guy, I guess. So what struck me about this 1955 Austin-Healey 100/4… more»

Smiling Back At You: 1961 Austin Healey Sprite

Every once in a while, a car comes along that ends up being more than the sum of its parts. Take this 1961 Austin Healey Sprite being sold here on craigslist in Dayton, Tennessee for $16,500. Its engine and… more»

Running 3 Years Ago: 1967 Austin Healey 3000

I have a rather long list of classic cars I plan on experiencing one day and towards the top of that list is a Big Healey. I’ve heard a wide range of things about them, some praise them while… more»

Same Owner Since 1960: 1959 Austin Healey 3000

A quick glance around eBay confirms values are still strong for Austin Healeys, which makes this honest survivor immensely appealing with a $20K asking price. The early Healey 3000 is listed here on EstateSales.net as part of a property wind-down that… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Reader David the Bugeyeguy recently found this Bugeye Sprite parked in an old barn. It had been purchased by a father and son back in the ’80s with the plan of restoring it together. Well, they never got to… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1957 Austin Healey 100-6

Having put a 1959 100-6 very similar to this one back on the road, I can tell you the welded and bolted structure of a Big Healey is one of the more complex in the classic car world. I’m… more»

Starting Point: 1960 Austin Healey 3000

After spending 30 years with the current owner, this Austin Healey 3000 project is available to the next person who has the time, money, and space to complete it. Described as un-rusty, this 3000 has some rust, but is very… more»

Estate Sale: 1956 Austin Healey BN2

Here’s one of my dream finds–an Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2 that has been stationary since 1968! And not only that, but it looks pretty solid, doesn’t it? Well, it’s almost there. The car was stored carefully by the father of… more»

Back Yard Mechanic Special: 1957 Austin Healey 100-6

Very well known, and traditionally loved, the Austin Healey 100, and 3000, models are always to be seen at various car shows, and club meetings. This particular 100-6 looks to have lived an interesting life having lost its original… more»

Have A Healey, Or Two, Or Three?

Barn Finds reader Jeremy M. sent in this super find that was posted here to the Austin-Healey Club of America Facebook page. With three cars in total and a bunch of parts, they are being sold together. The seller,… more»

Don’t Worry, It Unbolts! 1955 Austin Healey V8

Reader Doug T. sent in this 1955 “Nasty Boy” Austin Healey 100-4 that someone has taken some extreme liberties with. I know that Gerry Coker was never particular satisfied with the original 100-4 nose (they parked the prototype at… more»

2nd Phase Survivor: 1966 Austin Healey BJ8

Big Healey values have been all over the place in the past couple years. They climbed to all time highs in 2015, dropped part way through this year and have seemed to level back out. What has caused the… more»

What A Smile! 1961 Austin Healey Sprite

If there’s ever been a car that smiles at you, it’s the cheerful Austin Healey Bugeye (Frogeye to you Brits) Sprite. This one is even painted a happy yellow color while it’s looking for someone to rescue it from this… more»

Barn Find? Garage Find? 1957 Austin Healey 100-6

I actually used a 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 as a daily driver while I was in college, so I do have some relevant experience with this one. Unusually for a big Healey, there’s not a tremendous amount of corrosion,… more»

Short Take: $600 Bugeye Sprite!

Even though this Bugeye/Frogeye isn’t complete, I didn’t figure it will last for too long at this price so I wanted to get it posted. The little Sprite is located in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina and is listed here… more»

Poor Man’s Cobra: 1967 Austin Healey 3000

The iconic Cobra is a dream for many, but a reality for few. But what if you already had a British sports car and it had room for more power? Well, we suspect that’s the case with this Austin… more»

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