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Austin-Healey 100

1953–1959

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  • Lowest price

    $55,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $67,500

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    $80,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Austin-Healey 100

Based on 2 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

$55,286

Market value · recent verified sales

-15.9%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 15.9% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$37,296

-33%

5-Year Forecast

$33,045

-40%

Estimates pool 16 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom, Australia — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1957

    +$18,692+34%

    8 with · 8 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Austin-Healey 100 in the Australian market is currently trading near AUD $55,286, but that figure masks a concerning 15.9% decline over the past year—a sharp reversal from its historical appreciation trajectory. The SELL signal reflects this downward momentum, with the data suggesting meaningful headwinds ahead for holders.

Liquidity constraints are pronounced, with only two recorded transactions tracked over twelve months in this market. The absence of active listings compounds the challenge, indicating that prospective sellers may face extended holding periods and limited buyer competition when bringing these cars to sale.

Classified as appreciating classic, the Austin-Healey 100 occupies a collectible tier with moderate desirability, though production figures for this Australian market sample are not available. The combination of illiquid conditions and declining appetite suggests the car's appeal has narrowed, moving away from the broader classic sports car narrative that typically supports values in this segment.

Base projections indicate sustained depreciation, with the median expected to fall to approximately AUD $37,296 within three years—a 32.5% decline from current levels—before settling around AUD $33,045 by year five, representing a 40% loss. Medium confidence in these forecasts reflects the thin transaction sample and volatile recent trading, making long-term predictions inherently less reliable than markets with deeper activity.

Prospective buyers entering at current prices should assume extended ownership horizons and prepare for further softening. Holders currently positioned may find the window for exit favorable relative to coming years, though realistic pricing expectations will be essential given the limited buyer pool.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$55,286
  • Annual appr. rate-15.9%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked17
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared17 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$67,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$55,000 – $80,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • $55,000

    Collecting Cars · 1 Apr 2025

  • $80,000

    Collecting Cars · 11 Sept 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.