Austin-Healey 100
1953–1959
Lowest price
US$16,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$38,000
Since 2020 · n=7
Highest price
US$198,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
7
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 7 lots

Based on 7 verified auction results
US$24,500
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$26,835
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$27,633
+13%
Market scores
46
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Spec Premium Engine
How options move the price.
Right-hand drive
n=3 vs n=4−US$20,700-35%Median with: US$38,000·Median without: US$58,700
Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec sales versus the rest. We only show factors backed by ≥3 sales on each side. Treat any single premium as directional rather than gospel — option mix interacts in ways a univariate split can’t capture.
Marque analyst note
The Austin-Healey 100 sits at a median of $24,500 in the current US market, classified as an appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 6. With no year-over-year data point available, we're working from a limited recent sample, though the broader classification suggests a stable foundation for these postwar British roadsters.
Our tracking pool remains thin at seven total sales, with just four transactions recorded over the past twelve months. This scarcity of market activity means pricing signals are muted and liquidity conditions favor patient sellers over buyers looking for quick exits.
The Austin-Healey 100 occupies the collectible tier with moderate desirability among enthusiasts. The model's appeal rests on its foundational role in the British sports-car canon and straightforward, durable engineering, though it lacks the brand cachet or rarity that would elevate it into the upper collectibility ranks.
The three-year projection runs to $26,835, representing a 9.5 percent appreciation from today's median. Over five years, the base case reaches $27,633, implying 12.8 percent total growth. These modest gains reflect the car's stable but unspectacular trajectory within the appreciating-classic segment, anchored by consistent enthusiasm among restoration-minded owners rather than speculative demand.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$24,500
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$450
- MaintenanceUS$900
- StorageUS$2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$3,750
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months4
- Sell-Through57%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$68,214
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$16,500 – US$198,000
- Total Sales Tracked7
Recent sales
Showing latest 7US$30,500
Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026
satin black · C4 automatic
US$38,000
Bring a Trailer · 25 May 2026
maroon · 5-speed manual (T-5)
US$18,500
Bring a Trailer · 9 May 2026
white · manual
US$16,500
Bring a Trailer · 1 May 2026
US$86,900
mecum · 9 Mar 2024
Blue · Manual
US$89,100
mecum · 19 Aug 2023
Spruce Green · Manual
US$198,000
mecum · 15 Jan 2023
Black · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.