Austin-Healey Big Healey: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Factory-Original Austin-Healey 100/6 & 3000 : The originality guide to six-cylinder Austin-Healeys, 1956-1968

The Austin-Healey 100, designed by Donald Healey and his team, was a major success. In 1956, it was succeeded by the six-cylinder 2.6-litre 100/6, initially a 2+2 seater, with a two-seat version introduced in 1958. In 1959, the more powerful 3000 model replaced both, available as a two-seater or 2+2, now with disc brakes.

The Mk II 3000, launched in 1961, offered a rare 132bhp two-seater with triple carburettors and side screens or a more refined 2+2 convertible with wind-up windows. The final version, the Mk III of 1964, was 2+2 only, featuring 150bhp, a wood-veneered dashboard, and improved fittings.

Admired today as when new, these "Big Healeys" combine classic styling with strong performance and open-air driving appeal. Marque expert Bill Piggott details the correct specifications and features of all models, illustrated by over 350 high-quality photographs.
The book covers body panels, trim, badging, paint colours, interiors, dashboards, instruments, engines, transmissions, lighting, and even tool kits, offering essential reference material for owners and enthusiasts.

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Author:	Bill Piggott
Details:	168 pages, 10 x 10 in (25.5 x 25.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	350+ color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2014)
Series:	Factory-Original
ISBN:	9781906133573

Austin-Healey 3000 - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Austin-Healey 3000 sports cars from the years 1959-1967. Describes the Austin-Healey 3000 Mk.1, Mk.2 and Mk.3.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.
• Offers also advice for the purchase of a pre-owned Austin-Healey 3000.

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Details:	160 pages, 11 x 8.25 in (28 x 21 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	about 400 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2015)
Series:	Road Test Portfolio
ISBN:	9781783180394

Austin Healey 100 & 3000 Series

The "Big Healeys" made a significant impact on the automotive world in the 1950s and 1960s. These powerful and distinctive cars were not only successful as production models but also achieved notable results in rallying and racing.

This book provides a detailed account of the marque's history, from Donald Healey's original vision to the Leyland takeover that marked the end of Austin-Healey.
It covers:
- The complete history of the company and the development of the 100 and 3000 models.
- Full specification tables.
- A detailed record of the cars' achievements in competition.

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Author:	Graham Robson
Details:	200 pages, 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.67 in (24.5 x 19 x 1.7 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	150 b&w photos and drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2001)
ISBN:	9781861264657

Big Healeys - All models (1953-1967) - Essential Buyer's Guide

Looking for a good Austin-Healey 100 or 3000? This Essential Buyer's Guide, written by a brand expert, is full of practical advice for purchasing a Big Healey.

Models:
- 100 (BN1 and BN2)
- 100-Six (BN4 and BN6)
- 3000 Mark I (BN7 and BT7)
- 3000 Mark II (BN7, BT7, and BJ7)
- 3000 Mark III (BJ8).

Production years: 1953-1967.

This Essential Buyer's Guide for the Austin-Healey 100 and 3000 helps you find a suitable vehicle at the right price and answers the following questions:
- Walk away or stay? First evaluation of a Big Healey.
- What is the right price? Valuation with a unique scoring system.
- How to check authenticity?
- Which models are most suitable?
- What are known faults?
- What are the options and impact of a restoration?
- What are the maintenance costs?

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Author:	Reid Trummel
Details:	64 pages, 7.7 x 5.5 in (19.5 x 14 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	92 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2013)
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
ISBN:	9781845843922

The Big Healeys

The big Austin-Healeys, with their sleek and powerful appearance, have always made a strong impression. This book explores the development of the "Big" Healeys, distinct from the smaller Austin-Healey Sprite, providing a comprehensive account of these iconic British sports cars.

After Donald Healey's sports car design impressed Austin's managing director, Leonard Lord, at the 1952 London Motor Show, Healey received the necessary engineering support to produce the car in large quantities. Collaborating with Jensen Motors for the bodywork, Austin supplied the mechanical components from their Longbridge factory. The new car was named the Austin-Healey 100 due to its ability to reach 100 mph.

The book also covers the development of the Austin-Healey 100-Six and the Austin-Healey 3000, detailing their technical advancements and achievements in competitions and record-breaking events.

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Author:	John Nikas
Details:	96 pages, 9.25 x 6.5 x 0.43 in (23.5 x 16.5 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	100 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781445673806

Austin Healey : The story of DD 300

This book is the first in a new series of Porter Profiles, focusing on one of the most successful Big Healeys. Originally registered as UJB 143, this car was entered by the factory in the 1960 Sebring 12 Hours and Le Mans 24 Hours.

Later sold to the private Ecurie Chiltern team, it was re-registered as DD 300 and returned to Le Mans in 1961 and 1962. It was then owned by Healey enthusiast John Chatham, who raced it for four decades in various competitions, including Modsports, sprints, and historic events.

Pages of the book "Austin Healey : The story of DD 300"

The car's long and successful racing history continues with its current owners. This book provides a detailed account of its journey, featuring a remarkable collection of period photographs.

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Author:	Simon Ham
Details:	96 pages, 9.1 x 10 x 0.63 in (23 x 25.5 x 1.6 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	85 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Porter Press International (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781907085703

Austin Healey 100-6 & 3000 (Rally Giants)

The Austin Healey 100-6 and 3000, produced from 1957 to 1965, evolved into highly specialized rally cars. Known as the first 'homologation specials, ' these six-cylinder models became progressively stronger, faster, and more versatile, making them suitable for the toughest international rallies.

Although the Healey Motor Co. laid the foundation, it was the BMC Competitions Department at Abingdon that transformed the cars into powerful 210bhp rally machines. Thanks to their expertise, the "Big Healeys" gained a reputation for being fast, tough, and agile, capable of winning major events wherever conditions allowed.

The works Austin Healeys won prestigious races such as Liege-Sofia-Liege, Spa-Sofia-Liege, and the French and Austrian Alpine rallies. They were also incredibly fast in events like the Tulip rally and nearly won the British RAC Rally multiple times.

This book, part of the 'Rally Giants' series by motoring historian Graham Robson, tells the complete story of these rally legends. It covers every success, every notable car, and how the vehicles developed and improved over the years.

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Author:	Graham Robson
Details:	128 pages, 7.7 x 8.25 x 0.63 in (19.5 x 21 x 1.6 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	140 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2018)
Series:	Rally Giants
ISBN:	9781787113244

Austin-Healey

Introduced in 1952, the Austin-Healey 100 quickly gained popularity in the UK and US markets. This stylish yet powerful car offered an exciting driving experience at an affordable price.
It was followed by the Austin-Healey 3000, a model that achieved great success both on rally stages and as a favorite among road enthusiasts. The smaller Sprite revived the market for affordable sports cars, making performance more accessible to everyday drivers.

Graham Robson, a respected expert on the British motor industry, provides a concise history of Austin-Healey and its achievements on road and track. Featuring extensive illustrations, this book is a perfect introduction for anyone interested in this iconic British sports car.

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Author:	Graham Robson
Details:	64 pages, 8.25 x 5.9 x 0.24 in (21 x 15 x 0.6 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	35 b&w and 45 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Shire Publications Ltd (GB, 2010)
ISBN:	9780747807698

Austin-Healey 100 & 100/6 (1952-1959) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Austin-Healey 100, 100/4, 100/6, 100/S, 100/M and Mille Miglia sports cars from the years 1952-1959.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	180 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.43 in (27 x 20 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	450 photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1990)
Series:	Gold Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855200487

Works Healeys In Detail - Healey, Nash-Healey and Austin-Healey works competition entrants, car by car

Donald Healey began rallying in the 1920s and soon gained fame in European events. A successful businessman, he aspired to build high-performance cars and, in 1946, launched his first models - the Westland roadster and the Elliott saloon - from his small Warwick factory.
The Elliott was the fastest saloon of its time, exceeding 110 mph and entering rallying by 1947. Healey later introduced the Silverstone, the elegant Tickford saloon, the Nash-Healey, and the renowned 100. The 100 quickly became the first Austin-Healey, leading to the 100/6, the 3000, and the addition of the Sprite.

Pages of the book "Works Healeys In Detail - Healey, Nash-Healey and Austin-Healey works competition entrants, car by car"

This book explores Donald Healey's cars in rallying, racing, and record attempts from the late 1940s to the last racing Austin-Healey Sprite in 1967. It covers competition versions of the 100, 100S, 100/6, and the highly successful 3000, which dominated international rallies in the 1960s with legendary drivers like Pat Moss, Timo Mäkinen, Rauno Aaltonen, and Paddy Hopkirk.
The author details each works car's history - entries, drivers, and results - supported by nearly all existing photographs. The book also features detailed color images of key surviving examples.

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Author:	Graham Robson
Details:	176 pages, 10 x 10 in (25.5 x 25.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	200+ b&w and color photos's
Language:	English
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2018)
ISBN:	9781906133795

Austin Healey - La race des bouledogues

The cars designed by Donald Healey and his son Geoffrey helped establish the United Kingdom as a leading manufacturer of sports cars in the 1950s and 1960s.
This book highlights one of the most iconic British brands: Austin-Healey. It presents its most famous models and their variants, produced between 1946 and 1972, including the Austin-Healey 100, the Sprite, the Midget, and the Jensen-Healey.

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Author:	Jon Pressnell
Details:	192 pages, 10.6 x 8.25 in (27 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2014)
ISBN:	9782726897553

Austin Healy Big Healeys: Alle Modelle (1953-1967) - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

Classic car expert Reid Trummel has compiled essential insider information on all "Big Healey" models (100, 100/4, 100/6 & 3000 Mk I-III) from 1953 to 1967 in this guide.

Part of the "Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf" series, this book serves as a compact resource and valuable tool for assessing the condition of a "Big Healey" before purchase. It provides buyers with crucial tips on what to look for to avoid unpleasant surprises.
A comprehensive directory of important contacts completes this practical guide.

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Author:	Reid Trummel
Details:	64 pages, 8.25 x 5.9 in (21 x 15 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	100 color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2015)
Series:	Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf
ISBN:	9783958430273