Austin-Healey Sprite

[Shorty429]

Does anyone on here have any knowledge of old collector cars or know of where to search for collector car value/prices? My girlfriends uncle is selling his Austin-Healey Sprite. It's in working condition, all original, fairly low mile (~40,000), original wheels and tires, perfect working condition, has had body work done so it's 95% rust free. He's willing to sell it to me for very cheap and I'm thinking this could be a good investment depending on how collectible it is and current value of the car. I can't seem to find anything on pricing that's too helpful. Does anyone know where car enthusiasts go to research vehicles this old?

[racefan]

You might try Hemmings Motor News.

[PaxtonShelby]

We get a LOT of Healey's at the British Car Day show at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix every year. This year's show is Saturday, July 21 - in Schenley Park as always. Come on down and talk to a bunch of Healey owners. If you need some info sooner than that, let me know and I'll try to dig up the name of the British Car Day show captain.

[travj31]

IMO Hemmings is kind of like Barrett Jackson where cars/parts are often overpriced. Hemmings is kind of a thing from the past too from what I see/know because the internet has killed them. It is not the resource as it once was. I think the better bet would be to reach out to an Austin Healy enthusiast or group.... I know they are out there. A few years back I bought an early 60's MG and relly didn't know anything about it made some contacts and got more info than I could have ever used.

Obviously I have never seen the car that your interested in nor do I know what you could buy it for, but just going off of what I have seen/know there is a limited market for such a car and typically don't bring big money. If you are looking at it as a possible investment, I think there are alot of other cars out there that would serve that purpose better... just my .02

[PaceFever79]

Try doing a search on ebay for previous auctions.

[PaxtonShelby]

I think you'll get a much better feel for the market if you talk to some local owners. You'll also be able to network and find good resources for parts and mechanical services.

[somethingclever]

collectorcartraderonline.com - see what they're listed for