Austin Healey Cars
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1955 Austin-Healey 100M Roadster
High Bid At Auction: $100,000 - RM Auctions, Amelia Island, FL, March, 2010
Photo by Douglas Wilkinson
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Austin Healey Pictures
 1965 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII | 1965 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII 1965 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: The Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance in Rochester, Michigan, August 7, 2005. by Douglas |
 1955 Austin-Healey 100M Roadster | 1955 Austin-Healey 100M Roadster 100,000.00 USD 1955 Austin-Healey 100M Roadster RM Auctions Automobiles of Amelia Island Collector Car Auction Amelia Island, Florida March 13, 2010 AUCTION RESULTS: Lot 180 - Not Sold at a high bid of $100,000 110 bhp, 2,660 cc inline four-cylinder engine, dual carburetors, four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, independent front suspension with coil springs and anti-roll bar, rigid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and anti-sway bar, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 90" In response to a BMC-sponsored competition for an all-new sports car using Austin mechanical components, Donald Healey presented his "Hundred" sports roadster at the 1952 Earl's Court Motor Show. With its sleek Gerry Coker-designed body, chassis by Barry Bilbie and engineering led by Geoff Healey, the roadster attracted the favor of BMC's Leonard Lord and was quickly renamed the Austin-Healey 100. Series production commenced early in 1953, and the 100 quickly became a sports car legend that was particularly beloved in America. The 100 was soon setting new speed records at Bonneville and a pair of Works 100s contested the 1953 Le Mans 24-hour race, where they finished second and third in class. In 1955, Healey produced 50 full-competition 100S variants, and later that year, the 100M arrived with engine modifications including a high-lift camshaft, larger carburetors, higher-compression pistons, a free-flowing intake manifold, a cold air box and a special distributor. Output increased from 90 to 110 hp and the suspension received larger anti-roll bars, while the louvered bonnet was retained by a Le Mans-specification leather strap. The result was a performance enhancement not exceeded by even the later six-cylinder models. When production ended on July 16, 1956, just 640 examples of the 100M were built. As confirmed by its corresponding British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, this factory-built, left-hand drive Austin-Healey 100M was completed on September 9, 1955, just four days after production of the model commenced. It was immediately shipped to the USA, and as a BN2 model, it was equipped with a four-speed gearbox and overdrive. Other original features included a heater, a laminated windscreen and the louvered bonnet characteristic of a factory-built 100M. Today, it benefits from a fresh nut and bolt restoration completed over a three-year period by Fred's Healey, a highly regarded marque specialist located in Edgewater, Florida. During the painstaking process, every part was restored and the paintwork was hand-rubbed to perfection. As offered today, this rare and iconic car is one of just 640 factory-built examples and comes complete with restoration photos, the original owner's manual and a set of tools. by Douglas |
 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite For Sale $12,500 | 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite For Sale $12,500 12,500.00 USD Ground up restoration in 1986 - since then professionally rebuilt 1974 1275cc engine and carbs, repainted bonnet, new master cyclinder, clutch and brake slave cylinders, brake hoses, king pins, generator, regulator, seat covers, "rag top" and frame. Has original steering wheel and radio. Everything works fine and no rust anywhere, never winter driven. Used daily during summer to go to the golf club and sailing club. Has hard top and tonneau cover. Side screens have slight scratching on glass. Hard top has slight misfiting for side screens, and is marked from rally transfers. Some oil dripping. Comes with 1974 gearbox which has a rattle on 1st gear. Buyer to pay deposit of $1,500 via Paypal and balance by certified cheque within 2 weeks. Buyere responsible for shipping from Penticton BC. Sale "as is". Call 250-490-8804 for more photos and info by |
 1961 Austin-Healey "Sebring Sprite" Vintage Racing Car | 1961 Austin-Healey "Sebring Sprite" Vintage Racing Car 44,000.00 USD 1961 Austin-Healey "Sebring Sprite" Vintage Racing Car RM Auctions Automobiles of Amelia Island Collector Car Auction Amelia Island, Florida March 13, 2010 AUCTION RESULTS: Lot 199 - Sold at a price of $44,000 Race-prepared 998 cc BMC A-Series inline four-cylinder engine, four-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension with upper and lower A-arms and coil springs, live rear axle with double trailing links and quarter-elliptic leaf springs, and front disc, rear drum hydraulic brakes. Wheelbase: 80" Following the Austin-Healey 100, Donald Healey and BMC teamed up to introduce the Sprite in 1958. Speed parts were soon available from tuning firms and most notably from Speedwell Performance Conversions. The firm also collaborated with Frank Costin and the Williams & Pritchard coachworks to produce a number of lightweight body components, including the "Monza" bonnet and the Speedwell Sprite GT fixed-head coupe. Sprites were campaigned in the most important rallies and sports car races, with particular success at the Sebring 12 Hours, where three standard-bodied Sprites swept the podium in 1959. As later described by Sprinzel and Tom Coulthard in Spritely Years, "Sebring Sprite" was a catch-all term for racing Sprites homologated under FIA guidelines in 1960 with various mechanical upgrades and other modifications including standard or modified bodywork. At Sebring in 1960, Stirling Moss took first in class and fourth overall in the four-hour race, while John Sprinzel earned a class victory in the 12-hour event. The 1961 Sebring Sprite offered here, originally registered JAX 12, is listed within Spritely Years as having been originally fitted with lightweight alloy door skins and rear bodywork. It was first owned by Jack Wolchover, an English rally racer of note who competed with JAX 12 in the October 1961 Bournemouth National Rally, the March 1962 Cullen Cup Rally and the August 1962 Bolton Rally, followed by a number of club events. Re-registered 791 NAR, the Sprite found its way stateside where it was restored by Jeremy Bowkett and raced by Peter McLaughlin. At the 1996 Monterey Historics, the Sprite achieved a podium finish with Stirling Moss driving, after a spirited battle with a Morgan Plus Four and an Abarth Porsche. As Moss commented in the January 1996 Road & Track, "The Sprite's a lovely car, and with its modest power, it handles so well." As offered, the Sprite is fitted with a fiberglass bonnet and a lift-off hardtop, as well as being fully sorted with Tilton clutch and brake assemblies, an ATL fuel cell and Minilite racing wheels. by Douglas |
 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 Roadster | 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 Roadster 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 Roadster Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Date: May 14, 2005 Location: The Sports Cars at Tannehill near Birmingham, Alabama. by Douglas |
 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II BJ7 Roadster Auction Results $68,000 | 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II BJ7 Roadster Auction Results $68,000 68,000.00 USD Offered For Sale at the: Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction January, 2008, Scottsdale, Arizona Barrett-Jackson Auction Company 7400 E Monte Cristo Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: 480-421-6694 Facsimile: 480-421-6697 Website: www.barrett-jackson.com 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II BJ7 Roadster 68,000 LotNumber 1358 After a total production of nearly 14,000 Mark I 3000's, the Mark II was introduced in May, 1961. This was the most elegant of the Healeys. The days of the fold-down windshields were completely gone. The huge 4-cylinder engines and even the drafty side curtains were now also in the past. The BJ7 should have been called the Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III, but it wasn't. The new model was simply called the 3000 sports convertible and still carried the Mark II identification. The car was capable of doing 120mph. Not only could the car go fast, but it had thick carpets and wind-up windows. The best part of the BJ7 and BJ8 series was that the engine reverted back to two carburetors. This 1963 Austin Healey Mark II 3000 BJ7 was restored to a high driver level by Classic Showcase. This vehicle has a Heritage Certificate and comes with an original driver's handbook. During the restoration process the engine was rebuilt, all mechanical components were serviced, rebuilt or replaced, including the brake system, fuel system and electrical system. The overdrive was serviced, the gas tank was epoxy sealed, new sending unit, new clutch slave and converted to negative ground. The suspension was restored and new rear springs. The body was stripped, fitted as needed, primed, sealed, painted and base coat/clear coat. New rubber seals, grommets and hardware were installed. Replaced trim, new wire loom and installed a new convertible top and boot, carpets and panels. The car also comes with a tonneau cover and has a Mota Lita steering wheel. The instruments were serviced and a new stainless steel exhaust system was installed as well as new wire wheels and new tires. The car has a luggage rack and halogen sealed beam headlights. Specifications: Performance - 6-cylinder, carbs 2 SU; Transmission - 4-speed with overdrive; Brakes - front discs, rear drums; Wheels - wire wheels; Tires - 5.90X15; Front suspension - Ind., coil springs, lever arm dampers; Rear suspension - Live axle, half elliptic springs, lever shocks; Color - Red/Black; Miles - 56,871; Stock # - A1163-416. by Douglas |
Austin Healey - How to Identify the Different Models
Austin Healey 100/4 Model BN1
Production started May, 1953. 10,030 produced.
Engine: 4 cylinder Transmission: 3 speed.
Radiator grille bars had a satin finish. Crease line of the front wing/door/front of rear wing did not continue to back of rear wing. Ignition to the right of center of the dash.
Austin Healey 100/4 Model BN2
Production started August, 1955. 4,604 produced.
Engine: 4 cylinder Transmission: 4 speed.
Radiator grille bars had a chrome finish. Crease line of the front wing/door/front of rear wing did continue to back of rear wing. Front wheel arch larger than that of the BN1. Ignition in the center of the dash.
Austin Healey 100/6 Models BN4 (2+2) BN6 (2 Seater)
Production started May, 1956. 14,436 produced.
Engine: 6 cylinder 2,639cc had gallery cylinder head and 1.5" carburettors. Later cars (Nov. 1957) had a 12 port cylinder head with 1.75" HD6 cards available. Cars made at Longbridge up to December 1957, had a centre line down the length of the bonnet. Both models had drum brakes on all 4 wheels. All had a 100/6 grille badge.
Austin Healey 3000 Models BN7 (2 Seater) BT7 (2+2) MKI
Production started March, 1959. 13,650 produced.
Engine: 6 cylinder 2,912cc. Front disc brakes. Same body as 100/6. 3000 badge on boot lid.
Austin Healey 3000 Models BN7 (2 Seater) BT7 (2+2) MKII
Production started March, 1961. 5,450 produced.
Engine: 6 cylinder Triple 1.5" HS4 carbs. Vertical grille slats. New badge with MKII text on boot lid. From November, 1961 center change grabox standard.
Austin Healey 3000 Model BJ7 MKIIA
Production started January, 1962. 6,113 produced.
Engine: 6 cylinder reverted back to twin 1.75" carbs. Wrap around windscreen, quarterlights and wind down windows. In June, 1963 changed from 48 spoke wires to 60 spoke.
Austin Healey 3000 Model BJ8 MKIII Phase 1
Production started October, 1963. 1,390 produced.
Engine: 6 cylinder reverted back to twin 2" HD8 carbs. Dual exhaust system with rear silencer. New wood facia dashboard. Electronic tachometer. Gauges with black faces. Continued with pull door handles until
May, 1964.
Austin Healey 3000 Model BJ8 MKIII Phase 2
Production started May, 1964. Changed profile of chassis at the rear under the axle. Radius arms to rear axle replaced panhard rod. Larger lens on sidelight/indicator. Push button door handles with external locks replace pull handle. In March 1965 started seperate amber front and rear indicators.
Austin Healey
Last car made March, 1968
Total produced: 71,987
