The "Big Healeys" took the motoring world by storm in the 1950s and 60s. This book is the in-depth story of the marque's evolution, from Donald Healey's initial inspiration to the Layland take-over that saw the end of Austin-Healey.



The Big Healey's took the motoring world by storm in the 1950s and 60s. These powerful and fascinating cars were not only immensely popular as production cars, but also enjoyed considerable success in rallying and racing. They remain one of the best-loved classic sports cars today. Austin Healey Series is the in-depth and riveting story of the marque evolution, from Donald Healey's initial inspiration to the Leyland take-over that saw the end of Austin-Healey. Topics covered include: complete history of the company and development of 100 & 3000 models; full specification tables and finally, detailed accounts of the cars competition fortunes.