Few cars of this era can match Austin Healey for its incredible motorsport history that continues to be built on to this day.
In a feature on the series, we trace its genesis: “It was at this point that Healey identified the potential of the American sports car market with a British-influenced low-cost sports car, and sought to produce another low-cost roadster capable of 100mp/h.
“His new creation, the Healey Hundred, debuted at the 1952 London Motor Show, with an engine lifted from the Austin A90 Atlantic. By the show’s close, 3000 orders had been placed, bringing Healey very much to the attention of BMC’s Chairman and director, Leonard Lord.”
This example has had a lot of work done, including disc brakes all round, and upgrade for the 3.3lt inline six, plus the fitment of a five-speed manual transmission. It also boasts air-conditioning.
It’s with Classic Car Market in Queensland, priced at $139,995.