This 1954 Austin Healey 100 BN1 likely has a fascinating backstory as you can quite clearly see it’s been converted into something of a drag car. This is unusual considering how many of these British roadsters are cherished in… more»
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Mark II Powered: 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I
British auto manufacturer Austin-Healey was formed in 1952 when Herbert Austin of Austin Motor Company and Donald Healey of Healey Motor Company entered into a joint venture to produce sports cars, a partnership that lasted until 1972 when their… more»
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This Austin-Healey Mark II 3000 Is A Solid Driver
Frankly, when buying a new-to-you old car, longtime ownership is a very good thing. Beware the quick flippers! This Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II BJ7, first registered in 1964, has been in the current custodian’s custody since 2005, and it’s… more»
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Project Bumblebee Update! Fixing Leaks
I recently wrote about my latest purchase, this 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. There was lots of great feedback in the comments section, so I thought I better get out and fix something on the car that I could… more»
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Micro-Wagon: 1979 Austin Mini Clubman Estate
The English microcar, the “Mini,” was introduced in 1959 as the Austin Seven and the Morris Mini-Minor. Under British-Leyland ownership, the cars were restyled in 1969 and renamed the Mini Clubman for which the Clubman Estate was a small… more»
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Pure Joy: 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that life is short and you should do the things that make us happy. So, when Jesse recently tracked down a Bugeye Sprite, we decided we had better go… more»
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Californian Survivor: 1961 Austin-Healey 3000
For those who love their classic British sports cars, there’s no doubt that this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 will seem pretty attractive. It presents superbly, with few visible faults or problems. It appears to be ready to be enjoyed by… more»
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Return To Nature: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6
And now for something in the “From whence it came, it shall return” department courtesy of a 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6. Found in the woods of Mena, Arkansas, where it has been decaying for probably some number of years, it’s… more»
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9,310 Actual Miles: 1956 Austin Healey 100/4
It seems that among barn find sports cars, we can almost grow immune to the allure of British models in particular. British sports cars have long been popular fixtures among the motoring public, so we don’t tend to get… more»
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Removable Hardtop Included: 1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1
Based on coverage here on the web pages of Barn Finds, you’d think an Austin-Healey is as common as a Chevy Camaro and I’m as much a contributor to that trend as are my fellow writers. I was amazed… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1957 Austin-Healey 100/6
Classic British sports cars remain a desirable commodity in today’s market. This is especially true if the vehicle in question is rust-free and mechanically sound. This 1957 Austin-Healey 100/6 meets that description, and the seller is only the car’s… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk IV
Classic British sports cars have a dedicated following, and it’s easy to see why. While they don’t possess the outright performance of a genuine muscle car, they offer an engaging driving experience and a level of maneuverability that is… more»
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Barn Racer: 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite
Twenty-seven is an interesting number. Not as fascinating as some, perhaps, but it is both a perfect cube– rare enough– and a number raised to itself, which is even more unusual in the broad sweep of the integers. But… more»
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A Trio Of Rare Austin Gipsy 4x4s!
The Austin Gipsy was created by British Motor Corp. to compete against the success Land Rover had in getting lucrative government contracts for producing utility vehicles. The Jeep-like early SUVs were built between 1958-68 until the BMC merger with… more»
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1962 Austin-Healey 3000 V-8
It wasn’t uncommon during the 1960s and 1970s to shove American V-8s in all kinds of European sports cars, and the “big” Healeys were no exception. This particular one received a “Shelby” V-8 in 1968/69 (more about that later)… more»
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Vintage Triumph Cars and British Parts!
Car collectors usually go for a particular brand or type of automobile. In this case, the seller must be an aficionado of British sports cars as he/she has two vintage Triumphs for sale along with a bunch of assorted… more»
