The Austin-Healey marque dates from 1952 when Austin, agreed to build the Healey 100. Production by Austin commenced the following year at Longbridge.
The car gradually evolved and improved over the years, with 6-cylinder engines introduced in 1956 as the 100-Six, with an oval grille. The use of a 3-litre engine in 1959 lead to the designation 3000, and the use of the term ‘Big Healey’. The Mk II from 1961 introduced a curved windscreen and vertical grille bars. The final iteration was the more powerful Mk III from in 1964. The car was discontinued in March 1968, with a total production of some 43,000.
The car pictured is a Mk IIA dating from 1963 in classic pale blue over cream. It was bought by the owner after a two-year search, and has been used extensively both at home and abroad since then. I was particularly pleased to portray this car, having admired it for several years beforehand.
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