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The Healey Book: A Complete History of the Healey Marque The Healey Book: A Complete History of the Healey Marque

The Healey Book is a comprehensive history of every car and boat created by Donald and Geoff Healey between 1946 & 1978 and records for posterity their valuable contributions to motoring.

The entire Healey history has been extensively researched and is displayed here using beautiful photographs, archive images, period brochures, contemporary advertisements, accurate technical data and concise histories of the development and achievements of each car.

In her foreword to the book, Margot Healey states, 'The legend of the Healey name continues to fascinate anyone interested in motorcars, competition racing, concourse or just driving for pleasure. Enjoy this book, surely one of the best photographic records of the many Healey inventions'.

Hardcover 12 x 12  264 pages  1125 color


Austin-Healey: Haynes Great Cars Austin-Healey: Haynes Great Cars

This beautifully produced commemorative edition features period and modern color photos, and a complete history chronicling racing and rallying exploits and road cars. The Austin-Healey is one of the iconic British sports cars, and this story begins with the first model unveiled in 1952 and continues through the last car, a 3000 Mk111, rolled off the production line in 1967.

By that time, over 73,000 cars had been built, with 75 percent of production exported to the U.S. All variants the four-and six-cylinder Healey 100s and the later 3000 model are covered.

Hardbound, 10' x 10', 160 pages, 250 color and b&w ill.


The Healey Story The Healey Story

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.

Hardcover   6-3/4\148 x 9-1/4 200 pp   19 color, 142


 

Big Healeys:

Austin-Healey 100/100 - 6/3000 Restoration Guide Austin-Healey 100/100 - 6/3000 Restoration Guide

Bring your Big Healey back to life! If you're looking to restore your Austin-Healey - you've come to the right place. This authentic restoration guide discusses the differences between model years, identifies parts numbers, year-to-year changes, correct finishes, and more. Charts and tables cover production figures, paint schemes, wiring codes, and provide thoroughly detailed information on mid-year production changes. Contains a detailed appendix on British fasteners and deciphering the fastener codes in the Austin-Healey service manuals. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 10 3/4, 192 pgs., 300 b&w ill.'


Austin-Healey 100 & 3000 Series Austin-Healey 100 & 3000 Series

Unveiled in 1952, the Austin-Healey 100 was an innovation in the sports car market and won instant acclaim. As the series developed, the cars only became more popular and garnered an even larger following. This illustrated retrospective describes the cars\' evolution, providing performance specs for each model and sidebars detailing the places, people and events that shaped the story of the 'Big Healeys. Paperback, 7-1/2 x 9-1/2, 200 pp, 200 b/w and color


Austin-Healey 3000 Ultimate Portfolio Austin-Healey 3000 Ultimate Portfolio

An information-packed portfolio of contemporary international reports covering the Austin-Healey 3000, including the Mks.IIs and IIIs. Featured are road and classic tests, new model summaries, specifications, driving impressions, a comprehensive 'profile', plus pieces on rallying and touring, and advice on acquiring an Austin-Healey today. Sftbd., 8'x 10 3/4', 208 pgs., b&w ill.'


Original Austin-Healey 100, 100-Six, and 3000 Series Original Austin-Healey 100, 100-Six, and 3000 Series

The essential and beautifully photographed guide to the quintessential British sports car features all-color photography of restored and original examples and detail close-up shots ideal for restorers.'


Austin Healey 100 in Detail Austin Healey 100 in Detail

Bill Piggott. When Donald Healey displayed a new sports two-seater on his firm's stand at the 1952 motor show he could not possibly have envisioned the extraordinary success that it was to enjoy. There are many who would say that the looks of the early 100 were never matched by the later six-cylinder Healeys. Perhaps it is true that the first of the line is the purest expression of its designer's intentions. Includes 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 racing competition, draws comparisons with rival models and gives advice on the practicalities of owning a 100 today.

Hardcover 8-1/4\148 x 10-1/2  176 pp  90 color, 140 b/w photos

This book opens with an exposition of the background to Donald Healey\146s 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.\r\n

Seven outstanding examples of the four-cylinder 100 including an unrestored Le Mans car - have been specially photographed for this book and are featured in 90 color images. There are also more than 140 black-and-white illustrations drawn from archives and from sales and publicity material.


ustin-Healey 100 & 100/6/ Gold Portfolio 1952-1959 Austin-Healey 100 & 100-6 Gold Portfolio 1952-1959

A total of 55 articles on these early big Healeys: BN1, BN2, 100M, 100S, 100/6, MM. Includes tests, racing, touring, record-breaking, performance data, specs., buying used, tuning.

Softbound, 180 pages, approx. 300 illus.'


 

Sprite (Midget):

MG Midget & Austin-Healey Sprite Restoration Manual MG Midget & Austin-Healey Sprite Restoration Manual

If you're planning to restore your Midget or Sprite you've come to the right place! This fully revised and updated work contains detailed information on how to build a car using a Rover Group/Heritage bodyshell. With the aid of more than 1,000 illustrations and a text aimed at the do-it-yourselfer, this book tells you how to renovate bodywork, chassis and interiors; how to give new life to mechanical and electrical components; and how to modify your car for improved performance. 2nd ed. Hdbd., 8 1/2x 11, 296 pgs., 1,022 b&w ill.'


Sprite and Midget Sprite and Midget

Jonathan Edwards skillful review of the Sprite and Midget includes a wealth of technical detail, model history and superb color photographs showing all the major variations. The second of two books in a new series is superbly illustrated throughout with color photographs, including detail shots, concise text and comprehensive specification tables. A must for all enthusiasts interested in these most appealing of British sports cars.

Paperback   7-1/2 x 10   96 pages  color


Restoring Sprites and Midgets An Enthusiasts Guide Restoring Sprites and Midgets An Enthusiasts Guide

A practical manual written with the home restorer in mind. Well illustrated and with clear instructions, this manual guides the amateur through dismantling, cleaning, repair, and rebuilding. Special chapters on steering gear, suspension, brakes, electrics and trim. Includes many diagrams.'


Austin-Healey Sprite 1958-71 Gold Portfolio Austin-Healey Sprite 1958-71 Gold Portfolio

A premier edition of Brooklands excellent collections of articles on your favorite cars. Eighty more pages mean even more photos, specs, road tests, performance data, long-term reports, comparison tests, and more. Sftbd., 8x 10 3/4, approx. 170 pgs., 300 b&w ill.'


Original Sprite and Midget Original Sprite and Midget

The Complete Guide to All the Austin-Healey and MG Models 1958-79. Great details shots and information for the restorer. A must-have for Sprite and Midget fans.'


How to Power Tune Midget & Sprite for Road & Track How to Power Tune Midget & Sprite for Road & Track

From tire contact patch to roll bar and from radiator to tailpipe, this is your complete guide to modifying MG Midgets and Austin-Healey Sprites for high performance. Now you can achieve the power you\'ve been looking for with expert tuning tips from Daniel Stapleton. Coverage includes suspension, steering, brakes, wheels, tires, transmission, clutch, drivetrain, carbs, fuel injection, ignition, exhaust and body mods. 2nd ed. Sftbd., 8 x 9 3/4, 160 pgs., 260 b&w ill.'


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