The Healey Book A Complete History of the Healey Marque

The Healey Book is a year by year history of the automobile products created by Donald and Geoff Healey during the years 1946 to 1978 using their uniquely creative and innovative design talents. Every production series has been extensively researched and is displayed here with magnificent contemporary photography or authentic period presentation where the car is no longer available. The seeker of authentic early Healey history, the automobiles of 1946-1951, Westlands, Abbotts, Duncans, Silverstones, even the lesser known Alvis-Healey, will not be disappointed. Contained here also is the brief life of the joint American Nash and British Healey effort, 1950-1954, reflecting the excitement of Nash-Healey racing and the beauty of Pinin Farina designed roadster and coupe. The thousands of Austin-Healey admirers and owners will also be able to enjoy the history and beauty of their favourite car produced between 1952 and 1967. All the Austin-Healey models are represented in The Healey Book: the early 100 family, including the 100M, 100S, 100-Six; the power and style of the 3000 series; the sheer driving delight of the Sprites, the fun of the early Frogeye or Bugeye models. The later Healey years are not overlooked. The Jensen-Healey automotive era is a story of efforts to adjust and achieve for both the Jensen and Healey companies. The possibilities of a Healey Rolls Royce and a Healey Fiesta have also been included. For the lover of competition and speed, there is coverage of the Rally cars such as the 3000 - XJB 867, Le Mans Sprite ENX 416C and the later Le Mans Coupes of 1968-1969. The book presents the history of the racing results of all models and the speed records achieved by the cars and personal effort of Donald Healey. Parallel to the cars, Healey Marine Ltd actively pursued the craft of stylish and fast Sports Boats for those who sought their pleasure on the waterways rather than the roadways. The entire Healey history is here, documented with super photographs and statistics to satisfy any gathering of Healey enthusiasts. From racing results 1946-1968, to the original factory chassis number register detailing Healey, Alvis-Healey and Nash Healey, accompanying this information is the guide to reading Austin Healey Chassis codes.