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In
the early 1950s, Jaguar and MG were shipping their sports cars to the
United States as fast as they could be produced. Jaguars were at the
top of the price range, and MGs at the bottom. Donald Healey saw an
opening in the middle of the market, an opening that he filled with the
Austin-Healey 100, a beautiful sports car that could top 100 mph, hence
its name.
The Austin-Healey 100 evolved into the 100-6 when the
four-cylinder was replaced by an inline six. When that engine grew to
3000cc, the car was renamed the 3000. Eventually the traditional
roadster body gave way to a convertible. But through it all, the Big
Healeys retained their charm, and British sporting character. Today,
these cars are prized by collectors and enthusiasts for those
qualities, and while project cars remain affordable, well-restored
examples fetch premium prices.
Austin-Healey 100/100-6/3000 Restoration Guide
illustrates correct restorations of all three series of cars with
nearly 350 photographs. Charts and tables cover production figures,
paint schemes, wiring codes, and provide thoroughly detailed
information on mid-year production changes.
Of special interest
is a detailed appendix on British fasteners and deciphering the
fastener codes in the Austin-Healey service manuals. In short, this
guide shows you extactly what you need to correctly restore your
Austin-Healey, down to the last nut and bolt.
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword
- Introduction
- A brief history of the big Healeys
- The Healey Hundreds—BN1 and BN2
- Six-cylinder roadsters—BN4, BN6, BN7, BT7
- The Sports convertibles—BJ7 and BJ8
- Fasteners
- References
- Clubs and online resources
The authors, Gary
Anderson and Roger Moment, searched out some of the best restored and
original Healeys in the United States to photograph for this book. They
are recognized experts on Austin-Healeys, and helped develop the
judging standards for the Austin-Healey Concours Registry. Anderson is
the editor and publisher of British Car Magazine, and Moment has restored numerous big Healeys himself and assisted in the restoration of many more.
- Publisher: Motorbooks International — 2000
- Author: Gary Anderson, Roger Moment
- Binding: Paperback — 8¼ x 10½ inches
- Pages: 192 — B&W photos and illustrations
- ISBN: 0760306737
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