David -
I would have a look through Hemmings and Auto trader. Some of the
more traditional owners who aren't so Internet savvy will prefer to
sell their healeys through these traditional mediums.
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/?op=query&adtype=carsforsale&r=20&t=&am=&am=all_stories&f=story&keywords=austin+healey
Unfortunately Auto Trader online is no use for classic cars, but if
you buy it in the gas stations in the US there will, if you are lucky,
be a couple of Healeys in there. Some people still like to use the
classifieds in the major papers too, have a look there, if there's a
deal to be had it will be through these channels. Autotrader does
work with wwwheels online, but I can't say much more than that:
http://www.wwwheels.com/cfapps/searchindex.htm
I would also look at british wrecking yards and older established
british car repair shops, sometimes they have stuff for sale too, like
the Nocks in Stockton CA for example.
Actually, if you are willing to make the trip, I bet if you putter
about Northern California around Chico, Shasta and Redding, you may be
very lucky and see some nice rust free Healeys for sale for not that
much money, if you are willing to spend a couple weeks snooping
around. The area is very beautiful and has great wine, beer and food.
Best Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1
'53 A90
'64 BJ8
On 7/20/06, D HALL <dthall@btinternet.com> wrote:
> Hi, Thanks to everyone who contributed so thoughtfuly. I am actuually
>planning to go to the West Coast (Irvine, San Diego, right up to San
>Fransisco) in the next couple of months( inland as well to Arizona and Las
>Vegas). Does anyone know of a place I can go look. I'm quite willing to export
>back to the UK if the other deals fall through. regards David
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