Have prices on one of England’s most iconic roadsters taken a bit of a breather? Perhaps.
And does that mean now is a good time to buy one? Perhaps as well.
Go back just a few short years, and trading prices on the Austin-Healey 3000 had crossed the six-figure threshold. And with good reaso…
Very good article. Austin-Healey is a fun car, and as the article suggest the real plus is that there is a very good support group with over 40 chapters of the Austin-Healey Club of America (healeyclub.org) spread around the US and Canada. The club website has a Healey Marketplace that currently has what is most likly the largest selection on any site of Healeys for sale (30). The selection currently ranges from a '59 100-6 BN6 2-seater (a stalled project) for only $3,500 to a rare 1967 Golden Beige BJ8 for $100,000. The offerings change almost weekly as cars are added and sold.
Roger, you are definitely well versed in knowledge of the Healeys. But I do not believe the MkII had a larger engine than the MkIII. I was under the impression the allure to the MkII was the smaller subset of the production run? Regardless, I do appreciate your passion for the cars. Very special car indeed, and the clubs/comraderie truly set it a cut above the rest. I am greatful to be finishing the restoration on my late father's that we have had since new. Looking forward to making memories in it with my children.
In reply to 67mkiii :
Indeed, I believe you're correct in that the Mark II did not have a larger engine than the III. I'll confirm.
67mkiii said:Roger, you are definitely well versed in knowledge of the Healeys. But I do not believe the MkII had a larger engine than the MkIII. I was under the impression the allure to the MkII was the smaller subset of the production run? Regardless, I do appreciate your passion for the cars. Very special car indeed, and the clubs/comraderie truly set it a cut above the rest. I am greatful to be finishing the restoration on my late father's that we have had since new. Looking forward to making memories in it with my children.
I spoke with Roger, and here's his response:
"The difference between the Mk III and Mk II is the carburation. There were 3 small SU carburetors in the Mk II compared with two larger ones in the Mk III and also a hotter cam I believe. Good luck with your restoration. Patience is of essence !"
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