So many? Then why are restored originals often bringing in $60,000 or more (with some models well into the six-digit range)? The big Healeys were never produced in the sheer numbers like the Sprites, Midgets, and MGBs. I wouldn't dare say "many".
Still, good on this guy. He took his classic BMC car and turned into something special, even if I wouldn't have.
There are so many of these Austin Healey's, so If you modify some of them its ok for me. I think these cars are some of the most beautiful cars of the 50-60's
Don't say that unless you know the circumstances. Maybe it was an old basketcase with no drivetrain. Besides, some of these early Healey conversions have significant historical value, just as early hot rods do! Early engine-swapped cars were very competitive in SCCA and club racing; were constructed by some very noteworthy people (Max Blachowski, builder of the "ol yeller" race specials), and were the original inspiration for Carol Shelby's creation.
big arched V8 HEALEY.
zigglewigler 3 years ago
Don't forget, if Healey hadn't turned Shelby down first, the Cobra would've been a big arched V8.
zigglewigler 3 years ago
So many? Then why are restored originals often bringing in $60,000 or more (with some models well into the six-digit range)? The big Healeys were never produced in the sheer numbers like the Sprites, Midgets, and MGBs. I wouldn't dare say "many".
Still, good on this guy. He took his classic BMC car and turned into something special, even if I wouldn't have.
Alisterwolf66 4 years ago
There are so many of these Austin Healey's, so If you modify some of them its ok for me. I think these cars are some of the most beautiful cars of the 50-60's
sjokosilver 4 years ago
Don't say that unless you know the circumstances. Maybe it was an old basketcase with no drivetrain. Besides, some of these early Healey conversions have significant historical value, just as early hot rods do! Early engine-swapped cars were very competitive in SCCA and club racing; were constructed by some very noteworthy people (Max Blachowski, builder of the "ol yeller" race specials), and were the original inspiration for Carol Shelby's creation.
voxsaldir 4 years ago
sounds awesome!
RVecc 4 years ago
great video clip and I've rated it as five star. Please check out my clips on vintage motor car trading cards, 1920s-1950s.
creamofcardstv 4 years ago
What a waste of a glorious car. Why not just get a kit car and not wreck up such a fine car?
pdmus 4 years ago
too right... what a waste!
orangejonny 4 years ago
How to wreck a healey, sad!
barbaza 5 years ago