Austin Healey 100/6
Part of the New Cars, Luxury Collection
Year: 1958
Place of first registration: Surrey
Facts: In 1956 the “Big Healey” was substantially relaunched with a raft of changes including a 2.6 litre 6 cylinder engine. The alliance of Donald Healey and BMC saw both the Austin Healey Sprite and the Big Healey achieve great sales success, particularly in America where their style and performance found a ready audience. This car has been modified for sprint and hillclimb competition and has a 2912cc engine developing more than 160 bhp.
We Love: All Austin-Healey’s: elegant, fast and great fun to drive.
Not so good: This example is noisy due to its modified engine and exhaust system. Probably be better with the roof off.