Austin HEALEY

238 registered in New Zealand · 1953–1973 · 75% from United Kingdom

The Austin HEALEY is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 238 registered across model years 1953 to 1973. Most are petrol-powered sports cars with a 3.0L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the HEALEY.

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238 On NZ Roads
3.0L Engine

Fuel Types

Austin HEALEY fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

Fleet Age Profile

How many Austin HEALEY vehicles from each manufacture year are still registered in NZ. Taller bars mean more of that year on the road — better parts availability and more mechanics who know it.

Austin HEALEY fleet age profile: 1963: 17, 1964: 16, 1965: 22, 1966: 15, 1967: 20.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Austin HEALEY engine sizes: 3.0L 22%, 2.9L 16%, 1.1L 8%, 1.3L 6%, 0.9L 6%.

Imported From

Austin HEALEY imported from: United Kingdom 75%, Not Known 22%, United States 3%, New Zealand 0%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Austin HEALEY vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Austin HEALEY NZ arrival timeline: 2017: 3, 2018: 2, 2019: 1, 2023: 1, 2024: 1.

Colours

RED 73 (31%)
BLUE 64 (27%)
GREEN 34 (14%)
WHITE 24 (10%)
BLACK 17 (7%)
YELLOW 9 (4%)
GOLD 5 (2%)
SILVER 3 (1%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Austin HEALEY regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 50, CHRISTCHURCH: 36, WAIMAKARIRI: 13, HASTINGS: 10, WELLINGTON: 9.

Body Types

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Austin HEALEY are there in New Zealand?

There are 238 Austin HEALEY vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1953 to 1973.

What body type is the Austin HEALEY?

The Austin HEALEY is primarily classified as a sports car in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: convertible, saloon. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Austin HEALEY cars imported or NZ-new?

75% of Austin HEALEY vehicles in New Zealand originated from United Kingdom. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.