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What happened to all these British Classics at Copart?

Why this South Florida Copart is "flooded" with popular British Classics.

Is this the only Austin-Healey 100S ever exported to Switzerland? | Car Catcher

Restored by specialist Steve Pike, this one-of-only-50 Austin-Healey 100S may be the only one ever exported to Switzerland.

Well-cared-for Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII | Car Catcher

A well-maintained Austin-Healey 3000 with a BMIHT heritage certificate–what's not to like?

Car Catcher: Numbers-Matching Austin-Healey 100-6

Said to have been owned by its previous owner for 17 years.

Car Catcher: A Red and White Mark I Austin-Healey 3000

An earlier example accompanied by a binder with documentation and receipts pertaining to the car’s restoration.

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Buyer's Guides: Austin-Healey 3000: Expert tips on buying, maintenance and more

What does it take to keep a Big Healey on the road? We ask the experts.

Buyer's Guides: 10 common mistakes Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget owners make

10 dont's for the Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget.

Features: 50 years later, two brothers finish a Bugeye Sprite

The once panned, oddly protruding lights have become the Bugeye’s most endearing feature. It took more than 50 years to return this smile to service.

Buyer's Guides: Why a small car could be the perfect classic for you

Wonder if a small car can really be fun? Just ask any Mini owner.

Features: #TBT | This Austin-Healey 3000 packs a few modern punches

This Austin Healey 3000 replica matches classic styling with a few modern tricks.

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Austin-Healey project cars

1960 Sprite

Restoring a Bugeye Sprite while converting it back from race car to street car. 

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Finding the ideal spot for our Sprite’s oil cooler

Since we were running a supercharger and would be getting well north of 100 horsepower from our little, old 1275cc Sprite engine, we thought an oil cooler would be a …

Tips for installing a modified drivetrain into a Bugeye Sprite

With our Sprite’s engine together and our five-speed transmission attached, it was time to install our drivetrain.

The transmission kit came with a new mount, and …

Installing all-new brake lines is easier than you think

The brake lines in our Bugeye Sprite were in rough shape. Plus they had been reconfigured from stock.

Classic Tube has or can make brake lines in …

Figuring out the best place to mount our Sprite’s battery

Every car needs a battery, and our Sprite was no exception. The Sprite’s battery originally sat on a shelf high and towards the back of the engine bay.

Amelia Island Kickoff: Come see our Austin-Healey Sprite project car

You’ve seen the updates online and in print, but now here’s your chance to see our project cars in person.

On March 1, the Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff Presented by 

Austin-Healey Forum Topics

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Austin-Healey Readers' Rides

Jan 07, 2024 by DIYCustoms
1960 None Bugeye Sprite

1960 AH bugeye sprite. Full restoration

Jan 19, 2023 by dberube
1967 None 3000 MKIII

It's a solid 3 car.

Aug 19, 2021 by wzayante
1966 None 3000 Mk III Phase2

Three-owner car, originally delivered to Miami. Has original BMC dealer-installed Coolaire A/C kit. Kept by original owner (Louise Franklin) until 2003. A well-maintained 3+ driver with reversible updates, including positive …

Nov 27, 2022 by classicJackets (FS)
1958 None Bugeye Sprite

1958(?) Austin Healey Bugeye sprite, bought with an SBC swap, unknown transmission and unknown (but definitely swapped) rear-end. Rusty and crusty, mistmatched, and on stock drum brakes in the front …

Aug 11, 2020 by Bret Dodson
1960 None 3000

Driver beauty BT7 that refuses to quit. Been in the family for nearly 50 years.

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Austin-Healey Ran When Parked

Found a Austin-Healey in Conway, Ar on July 25, 2016

This Bugeye is parked in a ‘sports car’ salvage yard outside of Conway, Arkansas. Looks like it at least has transmission, and perhaps engine. Interior is one folding chair…

Found a Austin-Healey in Prospect, Ky on April 26, 2013

Spyker C8 & Healey 3000 at the 2012 Mission Driven Car Show.

Found a Austin-Healey in Prospect, Ky on April 26, 2013

Spyker C8 & Healey 3000 at the 2012 Mission Driven Car Show.

Found a Austin-Healey in Carbondale, CO on Jan. 5, 2013

Spotted this Healey 3000 “backyard find” when driving through my Carbondale, CO neighborhood. Had resided in it’s yard there for 5+ years. Little rust due to dry climate, floors cut out but looks complete. …

Found a Austin-Healey in York, PA on Nov. 23, 2011

Peaking and grinning, these Bug Eye or Frog Eye Sprite front clips await a new life.

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