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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Huge Stash Of British Sports Cars for $13k!
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
