In nine eventful years – 1957 to 1965 – the six-cylinder-engined Austin Healey evolved into a formidable and increasingly specialised rally car. By any standards, it was the first of the ‘homologation specials’ – a type made progressively stronger, faster, more versatile, and more suitable for the world’s toughest international rallies. This is the story...

The Austin Healey - or 'Big' Healey - is one of the iconic British sports cars. The first Austin-Healey 100 model was unveiled at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show, and when the last car rolled off the production line in 1967, over 73,000 examples had been built.

For 15 years, from the first four-cylinder 100 of 1953 to the final 3000 MkIII of 1968, these wonderful Austin-Healeys were the British sports cars which thousands of red-blooded enthusiasts aspired to. Today, many have been restored and the restoration of others is being undertaken. But how many of these cars boast the completely original and authentic specification which the most discerning enthusiasts now demand? Here are the answers, with the evidence provided by color photography showing every inch of our ten carefully selected cars.

This do it yourself workshop manual has been specially written for the owner who wishes to maintain his vehicle & carry out the bulk of his own servicing & repairs. There are step by step instructions & many illustrations are given of most dismantling, overhauling & assembling operations. Covering engine, fuel & cooling systems, ignition, heating, exhaust emissions, clutch, transmission, rear axle, suspension, steering gear, brakes, electrics, bodywork. With a total of 150 fully illustrated pages.