Austin-Healey 3000
1959–1967
Lowest price
$80,000
Since 2020
Median price
$81,250
Since 2020 · n=2
Highest price
$82,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
2
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 2 lots
Based on 2 verified auction results
$68,182
Market value · recent verified sales
-25.0%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$35,706
-48%
5-Year Forecast
$29,413
-57%
Estimates pool 45 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 ≤ 1964
−$2,327-3%25 with · 20 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 3000 in the Australian market is trading at a median of $68,182 AUD, down 25 percent over the past twelve months—a sharp reversal that signals meaningful headwind for the model. With only two tracked transactions in the period, the sample size is too small to anchor confidence in quarterly momentum, but the consistent downward trajectory warrants attention.
Liquidity remains a critical constraint, with zero active listings and just two sales across the full year. This illiquid market means buyers face extended search windows and sellers may struggle to move inventory at asking price, limiting the pool of participants and amplifying price volatility.
The Austin-Healey 3000 occupies the collectible tier with moderate desirability, though production volume and condition data are not available in this dataset. The model's appreciating-classic classification reflects its historical standing, but current market behavior suggests that designation is being tested.
The outlook points to sustained depreciation over the medium term. Base projections estimate the median to fall to $35,706 AUD by year three (a 47.6 percent decline) and $29,413 AUD by year five (a 56.9 percent decline). These forecasts reflect both weak recent transaction momentum and the model's thin liquidity profile, which constrains buyer demand and price recovery.
Current holders should treat the sell signal seriously, particularly given the illiquid environment—waiting risks further erosion, while the narrow buyer pool argues for prompt action at realistic price points. New acquisitions are best approached with caution until market stabilization emerges.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$68,182
- Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked45
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared45 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$3,050
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$8,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$81,250
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$80,000 – $82,500
- Total Sales Tracked2
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.