The Austin-Healey Sprite was introduced in 1958 as a small, low-cost, British open sports car that “a chap could keep in his bike shed.” It’s best known for its headlights which were mounted on top of the hood, inboard… more»
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Mar 19, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Forest Find: 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6
Hope springs eternal in the human breast, they say. We all like to think the pile of rusting junk we have in the Lower 40 is a potential goldmine. But the idea that this collection of metal oxide, which… more»
Mar 10, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
The One To Buy! 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Survivor
Who doesn’t love the cheeky little Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite? The problem now is finding a good one. Bugeyes were so inexpensive, even when new, that most have been used up, scrapped, modified beyond belief, or restored to the point… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Stored 25 Years: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
As a British sports car, the AH 3000 was built from 1959-67 and is perhaps the best known of the “big Healey” models. Its bodywork was done by Jensen Motors and the cars were assembled at British Motor Corporation’s… more»
Jan 30, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1958 Austin Healy 100-6
While I find many different types of cars and trucks to be attractive, few ever strike me as being as just downright pretty as an Austin-Healey roadster. But it wasn’t until I heard one under heavy throttle that I… more»
Jan 7, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1965 Austin Healey MkIII BJ8
This Big Healey has apparently led the good life, living in Los Gatos, CA, the current owner enjoying her for 20 years with only one other owner since new. It’s a splendid 1965 sports convertible, Ice Blue Metallic and… more»
Jan 3, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Barn Find Bugeye: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
Sometimes, the listing for a particular car is almost more interesting than the vehicle itself. In the case of this 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, otherwise known as a Bugeye, the background reveals numerous large barn structures, and the photos… more»
Dec 30, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1965 Austin-Healey 3000
I’m not sure what to make of this one, it’s supposed to be a 1965 Austin-Healy 3000 but it looks suspiciously like a pile o’ parts. The listing is not too descriptive either, as well as being a bit… more»
Dec 25, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
BF Classified: 30-Year-Stored Bugeye Sprite
Every once in a while, I get to write a post about a car that should sell to the first person that sees it with the available cash. This is one of those posts! This 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite has… more»
Dec 20, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Big Healey Project: 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6
When you think of 1950s sports cars the American public were offered in 1957, you would tend to think of the 1957 Thunderbird or Chevrolet Corvette. While not as famous as its successor, this Austin-Healey 100-6 was another offering… more»
Dec 20, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Engine Upgrade: 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite
This Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite is an early production example that looks like it has led a hard life. It could be a great project car, and the fresh motor that rests under the hood means that it should offer… more»
Dec 19, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Should I Bid? 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8
The seller of this 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk. III seems to be a man of few written words, but tells us that they purchased the car 10 years ago and have not touched it since. Or at least not… more»
Dec 9, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Big Healey Garage Find: 1965 Austin Healey MKIII BJ8
Today we scrutinize this Colorado Red (look-alike color from an earlier reno?) and grey 1965 Austin Healey Mk III BJ8 now listed on Craigslist from Shoemakersville, PA, north of Reading and slightly west of Philadelphia. The short answer is… more»
Nov 7, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Parked in ’83: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
Sometimes life can get in the way of the best-laid plans, which has been the case with this 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite. A previous owner discovered a minor mechanical fault back in 1983, and he never quite got around to… more»
Nov 4, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Auction Finds: 1954 Austin Healey 100 + Berkeley SE328
A fairly obscure listing for what looks like a farm auction in Delaware, Ohio has a few project-grade sports cars that could go cheaply if the current bidding action holds up. The listing includes what looks like a restoration-worth… more»
Nov 2, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Fully Documented: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000
Finding a clean and rust-free classic British sports car is always a pleasant experience. However, finding one that is not only original and unmolested but comes with a fully documented history is a real bonus. That is the story… more»
