The Austin Healey – or ‘Big’ Healey – is one of the iconic British sports cars. The first Austin-Healey 100 model was unveiled at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show, and when the last car rolled off the production line in 1967, over 73,000 examples had been built.
The Austin-Healey ("Big" Healey) is one of the iconic British sports cars: the first Austin-Healey 100 model was unveiled at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show, and when the last car rolled off the production line in 1967, over 73,000 examples had been built. The four and six-cylinder Healey 100s and the later 3000 model were masculine ‘hairy chested’ sports cars in the best tradition.
This edition is designed to appeal to all fans of British sports cars as well as to Austin-Healey owners and enthusiasts. The book features the complete history of the car; period and modern colour photographs; and production figures and specifications.
This is a reprint of Bill Piggott’s first Austin Healey book, although he has subsequently written two others, with a third being prepared.
Five star amazon reviews -
***** A Great Book about a Great Car
By Michael P. Mcsheehy
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
I really enjoy the Haynes Great Car Book series, and this book is no exception. Page after page is covered with beautiful, studio style color photographs (not retouched), accompanied by clear and concise text. The detailed exterior/interior photos make this book a valuable reference for both Austin Healey restorers and scale model builders. This book would make a great addition to any classic sports car enthusiast's library.
***** By Jack Turner
Had one, wish I had found the money to keep it. Bought a 1961 model in summer of 1966; had to sell it in 1973 and was dumbest decision ever made.
A concise illustrated history of all the classic Big Healeys, 100 to 3000, 1952-1967
Contains full production numbers and details of all models' specifications
Many archive illustrations, some in colour, drawn from contemporary sources
Includes specially taken photos of pristine examples of the models covered
Takes the reader chronologically through Big Healy production, 1952-1967
Covers competition successes for the cars over the years
Includes comparison tables with the Healey's contemporary rivals
Contains colour extracts from original Austin Healey sales brochures
The Austin Healey's background, and why it filled a gap in the market, is revealed
Details of how modern legislation put an end to Austen Healey production
