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A selection of heavily illustrated and highly detailed reference books on Austin Healey written by two of the marque's most respected authors. 

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Austin Healey 100 in Detail
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 Front cover   By Phil Piggott. 192 pages. 270mm x 210mm. 120 colour, 250 black-and-white photos

When Donald Healey displayed a new sports two-seater on his firm's stand at the 1952 motor show he cannot possibly have been envisaging the extraordinary success that it was to enjoy.  This book opens with an exposition of the background to Donald Healey's creation of the 100 and with an account of his career to that time. This is followed by a description of the successive stages of design and development and of the eventual manufacturing agreement with Austin. Then comes a detailed technical analysis of the 100, covering all aspects of the chassis, running gear, engine and transmission. This sets the scene for subsequent chapters on the BN2, the 100M and the 100S, each of which receives comprehensive treatment. The author also provides information on the cars' participation in competition, including the Mille Miglia, Le Mans and Sebring, draws comparisons with rival models like the Triumph TRs and Jaguar XKs, and gives advice on the practicalities of owning a 100 today, including parts availability, common problems, maintenance and preservation. Seven outstanding examples of the 100 - including an unrestored Le Mans car - have been specially photographed for this book and are featured in some 120 colour shots. There are also more than 250 black-and-white illustrations drawn from archives and from sales and publicity material.

The Healey story (re-issue) -A dynamic father and son partnership and their world-beating cars

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Front cover   By Geoffrey Healey. Hardback, 238 x 169mm, 200 pages, 150 illustrations inc 8pp colour

There have been many books written about Healey cars but this one, first published in 1996 and re-issued to meet public demand, gives the complete story, corrects myths and answers questions raised by enthusiasts. It's about a Cornish father and son partnership and their 30-year involvement in the motor industry. The cars they made are still highly sought-after in Europe, the US and Australia, where many of the specials Geoffrey Healey prepared can now be found. 'Great for anyone with an ounce of interest in Healey in their blood' Daily Express

Austin Healey -A celebration of the Fabulous Big Healey (Hardback book)
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 Front cover     By Bill Piggott. Hardback, 250 x 250mm, 160 pages, 250 illustrations, many in colour
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 sports cars in the best tradition. This beautifully produced book will appeal to all fans of British sports cars as well as to Austin-Healey owners and enthusiasts.  "A fitting tribute" The Automobile