Before it gets much colder, you should plan to head to upstate New York – the lakes region, specifically – if you want to snatch up a batch of British classics seemingly tucked into a garage and forgotten. The… more»
Austin Healey
Oct 5, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Warehouse Find: 1965 Austin-Healey 3000
Some cars lend themselves to family restoration projects better than others. Classic British sports cars are a perfect example. The engineering and construction tend to be elegantly simple, which can make them ideal for that role. This 1965 Austin-Healey… more»
Sep 23, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Barn Find!
The ad for this 1960 Austin Healey 3000 MK1 states it has been stored in a barn since 1984. Based on the photos found here on eBay, I’d say it was more of a garage than a barn, but with… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Take The Challenge? 1964 Austin-Healey 3000
Traditional British sports cars have always been a firm favorite amongst enthusiasts searching for a rewarding DIY restoration project. Manufacturers tended to use tried-and-true, elegantly simple engineering philosophies that make cars like this 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 a firm… more»
Jul 8, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Race Roadster? 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite
For those of us who are more concerned with “go” than “show,” this 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite may – after a little tinkering – meet that preference. This one was sent in by a Barn Finds reader who found it… more»
Jun 23, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
One-Owner 1967 Austin-Healey 3000
It’s always a treat to see cars that have remained in the long-term care of a single owner, but it can also be somewhat disappointing to realize the car would have been better off if it had found a… more»
Jun 22, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite
If there is one aspect of traditional British sports cars that is prone to criticism, it is the fact that they don’t tend to be the most relaxed of open-road cruisers. This 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite has received some mechanical… more»
Jun 19, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Stored Since Woodstock: 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6
I have never owned a British sports car but I’ll admit, I’m fascinated by them. I think it’s the rawness and simplicity that holds my attention – imagine building something like that today. And besides the existential aspect of… more»
Jun 1, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Garage Find: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III Phase II
For the past 41 years, this seller has kept this 1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 stashed away. As a matter of fact, it looks like they have several other interesting finds stored away with it! While this one looks… more»
Apr 30, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Unrestored Roadster: 29k Mile 1963 Austin-Healey 3000
Roadsters are meant to be driven and, hence, many of them log quite a few miles. This 1963 Austin Healey 3000 HBJ7 than can be seen here on eBay has racked up only 29,000 miles and has had only… more»
Apr 26, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stuck In The Shed: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite
Hiding in the back of a Louisiana shed is this MK2 Austin-Healey Sprite, otherwise known as a square-bodied Sprite. While it may have lost its iconic frog-eye setup, the next generation Sprite continued the tradition of being a competent… more»
Apr 18, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Barn Find Bugeye: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
This 1960 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite looks like a smart buy for anyone in the market for the iconic British sports car, as the current owner has taken care of a lot of the heavy lifting to bring it… more»
Apr 16, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Cheap Sports Car: 1978 MG Midget
This little gem should bring back some good memories to those of us who remember MGs running around all over the place in the 1970’s. Introduced in 1961 as a more expensive version of the Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite,… more»
Mar 13, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Parked in ’94: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
This 1964 Austin Healey 3000 sounds like a barn finds of sorts, as despite its long-term hiatus from the road, it’s doesn’t sound like the car was completely forgotten about. The seller notes it was parked in 1994 and… more»
Mar 11, 2020 • Stories • 12 Comments
200 MPH Club? Aluminum Austin-Healey Racer
Is your car quick, or is it fast? An odd question, some might think, but automotive enthusiasts know the difference references acceleration vs. top speed, respectively. This custom-bodied Austin Healey had one goal… go as fast as possible. Facts… more»
Feb 24, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Former Track Car: 1955 Austin Healey 100-4
This 1955 Austin Healey 100-4 is a former track car that is a long way from returning to competitive use. The body is a patchwork quilt of different cars and the interior is gutted save for a solitary racing… more»
