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»
Austin Healey
Dec 27, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
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»
Dec 15, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Dec 10, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
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»
Nov 25, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
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»
Nov 19, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
Nov 13, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
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»
Nov 12, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Big Healey Underneath: Fiberfab Jamaican
When is an Austin-Healey not an Austin-Healey? When it’s a Fiberfab Jamaican! This rebodied 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 was supposedly parked in 1969. It’s located in Laguna Beach, California, and is advertised here on Craigslist. Though the current owner hasn’t… more»
Oct 25, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Ready To Restore: 1959 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite
I doubt that there has ever been a British sports car that has been viewed with quite the affection reserved for the Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite. Its frontal styling seems to melt hearts, but the reality is that its distinctive… more»
Oct 21, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Bugeye Beauty: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
“So you see, that was where the trouble began. That smile. That damned smile.” This 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite is located in Sequim, Washington, and listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $7,500.
Oct 11, 2021 • For Sale • 42 Comments
One Owner Bugeye: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
When does a car’s history trump its condition? This 1960 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite has been with one family since new and retains its numbers-matching engine, but it will need extensive metal work to return to road-going use. The… more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Idaho British Car Collection for Sale!
We’ve been seeing a lot of collections up for sale recently, and it’s fun to see the types of cars people like to collect. This one appears to be a British car fan – there are 7 available vehicles… more»
Sep 29, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II With Original Hardtop
It’s weird to me that a country so famous for having gloomy, rainy weather would have such a high saturation of incredible roofless cars. England has brought to the world Jaguar, MG, Morgan, Land Rover, Triumph, Sunbeam, Lotus, Aston-Martin,… more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Big Healey Barn Find : 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6
The Big Healeys are among the most beautiful cars of the 20th century, a fact reflected in the prices commanded by pristine examples. The potential for return on investment can influence the decision to restore a car whose condition… more»
