Tag: Austin

  • Once Somewhat Common, Now Unthinkable.  Austin Healey V8 Swap

    Once Somewhat Common, Now Unthinkable. Austin Healey V8 Swap

    These days, ’58 Healeys have gone up in value and are $50K++ cars if in restored or good original condition.  Projects can trade at $20K or so.  With values where they are today, these cars are preserved or restored, but they were relatively cheap, used cars.  Over the years, some lost their inline six cylinder…

  • An Austin Pickup with No Relationship to Texas

    An Austin Pickup with No Relationship to Texas

    Austin made the A40 in many bodies and I confess I have never seen one of these pickups.  As pointed out by the seller, the fender skirts are particularly cool. The bad news here is yet to be determined, as the seller provides very little info.  This doesn’t look like it runs, however; so set…