www.myspace.com/austinhealydvd A live performance by Austin Healy of Storyville's "Good Day For The Blues". From the Austin Healy ...

Healy leads charity team to glory - National December 06, 2009

DUBAI // His training methods may not have been conventional, but the former British & Irish Lions utility back, Austin Healey, said his stint on the UK and more »

Has Dallaglio lost the plot? - BBC Sport November 23, 2009

Even Austin Healy (interviewer) looked perplexed by Lawrence's optimism. I hope for Lawrence's sake, he doesn't put too much of his hard-earned cash on this

'Sue, let's go get another Camaro' - Times-Mail (subscription) September 07, 5677

'Sue, let's go get another Camaro'He had sold a frog-eyed British Austin Healy Sprite (something I just cannot explain) and decided he would use the proceeds to purchase an early Camaro.

O'Connell a rising star all right - Irish Times September 07, 9763

O'Connell a rising star all rightThe hilarious, to be fair, Austin Healy interviewed Johnson, Greenwood and Matt Dawson. Now, Dawson and Greenwood have been getting stuck into Johnson in and more »

Rugby Dave to line up with ex-pros - Derby Evening Telegraph September 07, 4395

he will be taking part in a sevens tournament – the Gulf Vets Trophy – in Dubai, alongside former England rugby union internationals like Austin Healy,

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DUBAI // His training methods may not have been conventional, but the former British & Irish Lions utility back, Austin Healey, said his stint on the UK reality television show Strictly Come Dancing prepared him perfectly as he helped the Christina Nobel Vets retain the International Veterans trophy at the Dubai Rugby Sevens last night.

The 36-year-old former Leicester Tiger captained the charity side, which also boasted the former duel-code Samoa international Apollo Perelini and the retired England senior Kevin Yates, as they conclusively defeated FNZ Wooden Spoon 40-7 at The Sevens.

“I found it a bit easier than expected,” said Healey, who missed last year’s Dubai event due to his broadcast commitments at home.

“After the dancing, I lost two-and-a-half stone, so I’m really quite fit and light at the minute. I found it really easy to run around.

“It’s great to be involved and it’s made all the better by the fact we won. I’ve not played [competitive] rugby for three years, so to get back out there and run around and realise just how bad shape I’m in, it’s quite good fun.”

Q:

Does anyone know what and Austin Healy 3000 is ?

i know othing about cars and that car is like 30 years older then me. i just inherited. apparentaly it is totaly restored. anyony know and asking price?
(asked by k. s on September 07, 4448)

A: absolutely. used to own one. 19767 was the last year or the last year imported to the states. had an electronic overdrive. very fun car to drive. like one of the people before said they had a Lucas electrical system and it was questionable at best (answered by bob the mechanic on September 07, 7180)

A: What ?!? It was a sports car from the early 1960's . If I remember correctly it had a straight six engine. It had a distinctive body design. But like all old British cars the electrical system sucked and was not a really reliable car. You don't know what they look like ? Steve martin drove one in the "Father of the Bride". (answered by hooyutoo2 on September 07, 5053)

Q:

is it worth it to restore a 1969 austin healy sprite convertable?

this convertable was in a garage for 20 yrs. it is dark green. it looks to be in good condition. i don't know what it is worth. someone gave it to me. if i restore it, is it worth anything.
someone gave this car to me. it has all it's parts. it has been in a garage for 20 yrs. how much will it be worth if it is restored?
(asked by sheila b on August 11, 2006)

A: The value depends on the level of restoration. It could take as much as $40,000 to fully restore it to like new condition. I suggest you find someone in your area to look at it before doing any serious work to it. Get some estimates for all the repairs before doing any of them.

Then with the estimates in hand decide what you want to do. This is a desirable antique collector car. It will have a considerable worth when restored. Do all your homework first, before doing anything else.

Get more than 1 estimate for everything, you get the best price for the best job that way. Get catalogs for the needed parts, Hemmings would be a good start, then search on-line from the Hemmings results.

I've spent 35 years in the high end luxury and sports car body body shop business. So heed every word of my advice. Keep the car stored inside if at all possible, this will prevent most of the further deterioration damage.

Good luck with your new hobby! I hope it works out for you! I wish someone would give me a sprite ! I envy you and your good fortune! (answered by Super Man on August 11, 2006)

A: Of course... but research what it will take first. It may cost just as much or more to restore it to original condition. So it may have more sentimental value than monetary by the time you are finished! (answered by freaknerd on August 11, 2006)

Q:

austin healy frogeyed sprite?

What is the break master cylinder number for a austin healy frog eyed sprite??? any help will be much appreciated
its a 59 its a dual master cylinder internal seal kit I require
(asked by bella on February 18, 2009)

A: What year? Ebay has lots of sellers of British car parts.

Could this be the one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/65-66-79- Austin-Healy-Sprite-MG-Midget-Brake-Mast er-Cyl_W0QQitemZ130287866971QQcmdZViewIt em (answered by David T on February 19, 2009)