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Austin-Healey 100

1953–1959

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  • Lowest price

    £21,750

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £26,936

    Since 2020 · n=6

  • Highest price

    £33,360

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    7

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 7 lots

Austin-Healey 100

Based on 7 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

£30,250

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

£33,133

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£34,118

+13%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1957

    +£9,107+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 has retreated significantly in the UK market, with median prices falling to £30,250—a sharp 15.9% decline over the past twelve months. The SELL signal and depreciating status reflect recent weakness, though confidence in this assessment remains medium given the thin transaction flow supporting the valuation.

Liquidity remains constrained, with only three sales recorded in the trailing twelve months and seven tracked overall. This scarcity of transactions means that individual deals can move the median meaningfully, and buyers or sellers should expect narrow windows of opportunity and potentially extended marketing periods.

The Austin-Healey 100 occupies the collectible tier with moderate desirability, a classic British roadster with established appeal among enthusiasts. The model's heritage and design pedigree support long-term collector interest, though current market sentiment has clearly shifted away from stronger pricing seen in prior years.

Base projections suggest stabilization ahead, with prices expected to recover modestly to £33,133 by 2027 (a 9.5% gain from current levels) and £34,118 by 2029 (12.8% total). This trajectory implies that recent losses may represent a trough, supported by the car's enduring collectibility and the natural scarcity of surviving examples.

The current market environment appears to favor patience. With no active listings visible and recent price pressure, potential buyers may find opportunity in the near term, while holders might benefit from waiting for the projected recovery cycle to mature over the next three to five years.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£30,250
  • 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)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through14%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£27,164
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£21,750 – £33,360
  • Total Sales Tracked7

Recent sales

Showing latest 6
  • £33,360

    the-market · 11 Nov 2025

  • £21,750

    Collecting Cars · 18 Jul 2025

  • £30,250

    Collecting Cars · 14 Jun 2025

  • £27,371

    the-market · 20 Mar 2025

  • £26,500

    the-market · 29 Oct 2024

  • £23,750

    Collecting Cars · 9 Aug 2023

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