We received this note from Andy, the proud new owner of Fritz! It’s been roughly a year or so that Fritz has been with Andy and it has gotten a complete transformation. We’re happy that we could offer our expertise to another enthusiast in the Bug-o-sphere! One more Bugeye back on the road!
This is Steve and his old Bugeye (Bugeye on the right with bumper) and his “sports car gang” in 1967 in Winston Sale, NC.
As change in the world continues to accelerate, I appreciate this photo that much more. I bet many of you feel the same way, and so I thought I would share this great image with you!
Thanks Steve for sharing it with us!
We have recently sold our 400th Bugeye (we’re already up to 401). That means there are (more than) 400 unique Bugeye ownership stories that have helped us get to this tremendous milestone! Here are two of those stories about our great customers, the heros who got us to 400 Bugeyes sold!
Sue from Colorado wrote us recently to share her recent experiences with “Blinkie”. She writes: “My husband bought a beautiful 1959 Bugeye (Primrose) from you in 2016 for my 30th anniversary gift. ‘Blinkie’ has been my joy as part of the British Motoring Club of Northern Colorado. Runs GREAT and is always a big hit wherever we go! Earlier this year, Blinkie won “Best Euro” at the 13th Annual Aims Car Show in Greeley, Colorado. Thanks for all you do keeping Bugeyes on the road!”
Thank you for sharing this awesome news with us, Sue! Thank you for being a part of the Bugeyeguys family!
Chris has Bugeye #393 (“Sawyer”) that he has adopted with gusto! His famous quote: “I had a Porsche 911 for 12 years, and I have had more fun in the first 12 days with my Bugeye then I did in all 12 of those years of 911 ownership!” Bravo, Chris, and thanks for being one of our 400!
Celebrate 400 Bugeyes sold with us! Our “400 strong” t-shirt commemorates the 400th Bugeye sold, “Lulu”, and features a map with just a few of the 400 loving homes we have sent Bugeyes to on the back. We are currently accepting pre-orders for this shirt, so order yours today by clicking here or on the photos above!
NOW SOLD TO Steve in Minnesota! Congratulations!!!
I purchased this striking car in December of 2011 and I have enjoyed every mile. It’s also a car from which it’s hard to walk away after parking without looking over one’s shoulder ogling the stunning lines and colors.
This is a good one.
I kept it for 12 years since I knew I could not find another in such nice condition. This is a car that I drove with confidence, courtesy of the quality modifications. The new owner will enjoy being the next steward of this special example.
The price is $64,995, which is a great price for a well-sorted car such as this one, and I wouldn’t hesitate to fly in and drive this car anywhere. I purchased the car with 28,056 miles and the odometer now reads 30,352, so I put about 2,300 miles on the car. While the total mileage is unknown, I believe this to be a low mileage example, as it is a tight car and exhibits none of the nuisances I have witnessed on the many high-mileage big Healeys I have driven in the past.
Check out the driving video above to hear the delicious and seductive exhaust note, and a walk around tour below.
I personally believe 1964 is the best year for Austin Healey 3000s… this phase one “early” 3000 MK 3 has the much sexier single park lights (phase 2s have dual lights) and a much sexier lower body position and a much sexier straight through exhaust (as found on the sidecurtain 3000 roadsters). You get all the sleek early car features with the burl wood dashboard and roll-up windows of the later 3000s. So this car carries the best of old and the best of new!
I bought this car in 2011 from a fellow who had the car for many years (there is an old insurance card in the car from 1993, so he had it for at least 18 years, but we can call him to find out when he got it, I believe he had it for much longer). He did not use the car much, only on nice days.
To manage heat, I have installed a new aluminum radiator to help with cooling, and a new high-output starter to make it start easily when hot. You can drive this car anywhere.
This is a stunning, head-turning, and exceptional car. It’s an older restoration, but for most people who want to drive and show their Healey, this one is just perfect. The tunnel carpet is a tad faded but in fine shape. I wouldn’t bother changing it, but if you want that replaced, we can put in new carpet.
The seats have the correct original style of piping. The car is comfortable! Top is excellent! Top boot and tonneau are also excellent. No dings or dents! Recent tires. Great fun! Overdrive works great, everything works great!
Check out the videos above, click “read more” for more photos and call or email if interested!
If you are looking for a striking big healey you can drive, show and enjoy, check this one out!
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Ever wonder what it’s like to drive a 1971 Saab station wagon? Check out the ALL NEW driving and walk-around videos for our Saab 95 wagon to find out! This is a great car at a great price! Give us a call if the Saab is the right car for you!
Make a statement! If you want a superb and rare car, this vintage Saab is a great candidate. This car attracts as much (if not more) attention than a Bugeye!
This 1971 Saab 95 Station Wagon (95096121) was recently repainted and presents quite nicely. The car is solid, a nice survivor.
People love this car; there is nothing on the road quite like it, and it’s a quirky and wonderful car that is a delight to drive. I just spent four hours driving this car to Lime Rock Park and back, so I had a good chance to appreciate Saab engineering, the column shift four-speed transmission never gets old. Today, a new 911 owner stopped to give me an enthusiastic thumbs up. For not a lot of money, you can have a rare piece of car culture.
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That’s a great value for this restored truck with great features like Ancara headliner, new seats and a highway capable five-speed transmission. Defenders routinely trade for much higher numbers but we have made the price really attractive to make space in our building, so feel free to call if you want a really fun truck!
This is a very cool vehicle we received in trade. It drives wonderfully! Check out the copy below that was written by the restorer, the car was imported from the UK and completely rebuilt just a few years ago by Mad River Imports in Durham NC. It’s a very high quality build, and anyone looking for a tight, restored, Defender will enjoy this ride! The truck is currently registered in CT, and comes with all the paperwork to register it anywhere in the world!
You can read Mad River’s description of the vehicle in italics below:
This is a classic and retro styled 1995 Defender 90, fitted with a 300Tdi diesel engine matched to the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. It’s a right-hand drive, true to form, classic example. This is a perfect cruiser with all the character and charm you need for that ultimate driving experience.
The body is nicely finished in timeless Land Rover Arles blue all over with color coded Wolf steel wheels to match. With bulletproof diesel power for ultimate reliability in the harshest conditions, there’s simply nothing that can beat a Land Rover diesel engine. The aluminum bodywork is light but strong and all those right angles and sharp corners were designed for it to be rugged and tough out in the wildlands. This retro classic is ready to be enjoyed regardless of whether you take it on the streets or get it dirty on the trails. It’s a very quintessential British and iconic Defender 90. Distinct, intimidating, and genuinely rugged, this Defender 90 is the ideal 4×4 to take you on any adventure.
Another great reason to have a RHD Land Rover originally built for a foreign market is what lies under the hood. Diesel power provides the best torque to get you through or over anything (which was never available on US spec vehicles). It’s equipped with one of the best diesels, the robust 300Tdi engine with a R380 5-speed manual transmission, regarded by many in the Land Rover world as their best engine produced, and it has earned a tough-as-nails reputation over the years. The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine in this Defender has just 88k original miles and runs very well. Paired with the R380 5-speed manual and 3.54 Rover axles it moves through the gears well and it has no problem keeping up with everyday traffic, around town or on the highway.
Shifting action is light and smooth with the R380 gearbox, the clutch take-up is clean and with power steering and disc brakes all round, it feels competent on or off-road. No other 4×4 vehicle has the pedigree and track record like a Land Rover, a Rover of the Land. Not only was it one of the first, but it also remains the world’s benchmark off-road vehicle, exhilarating to drive, highly reliable, and simplicity to maintain. It provides high performance on-road with the capability to tackle the worst off-road conditions and in nearly every driving environment the world has to offer.
It’s a lovely retro and vintage styling D90, that’s been nicely refurbished inside and out, featuring new gleaming Arles blue paintwork, LED lights, PUMA hood, full Exmoor Trim premium carpet, new door hinges, hardware, bolts, and a lovely Exmoor Trim Lignum wood rim steering wheel.
Inside it’s as simple and minimal as you would expect, with brand new Exmoor Trim carpet, new brown re-upholsted front seats, and it even still has its original Land Rover AM//FM radio. It has a very stylish and new Alcantara headliner fitted.
The cargo bay offers enough room for storage and for extra passengers as well. It comes with traditional Land Rover side-facing bench seats in the rear cargo area with lap belts.
Factory gauges cover the basics and the controls. The control levers manage the 5-speed manual transmission and 2-speed transfer case/hi-low range/diff lock and there’s a center cubby box between the seats. All lights, heater, wipers, and gauges work, as they should. It sits on Land Rover 16” heavy duty Wolf steel wheels wrapped with all new 265/75/16 Ranger Insa Turbo A/T tires and heavy-duty drive flanges, which give it that classic look and heavy-duty styling. The chassis, bulkhead and doorframes all show in great condition. It also comes freshly wax oiled underneath for extra protection against the outside elements. This is a legendary 4×4 that has both style and substance. Overall, this is one stylish, retro, and quintessential British Defender 90 ready to be enjoyed!
The vehicle was serviced in 2021 with new oil and filter, new fuel filter, new air filter, new front heavy duty drive flanges, new fuel tank, and new panhard bushings. Drives beautifully with no issues, ready to enjoy.
Click “read more” below for more photos and give us a call if you’re interested in this special machine!
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