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Although everyone now remembers Donald Healey for the famous Austin-Healey sports car which bear hi name, his reputation was secure well before then. Triumph's technical chief in the 1930s, he established his own sports car business immediately after the Second World War, and a whole family of sports saloons, drop-head coupes and two-seaters evolved around the same chassis.

The Austin-Healey Silverstone was produced from 1949 through 1950. During that time 105 examples were produced. These hand built, two-seater machines were designed to be light, quick, and agile. The vehicle featured a twin high-camshaft Riley 2.5-liter engine capable of producing 104 horsepower. Riley transmission and rear axle also accompanied the sporty British vehicle.

The Austin-Healey Silverstone was produced from 1949 through 1950, during that time, 105 examples were produced. These hand built, two-seater, machines were designed to be light, quick, and agile. The vehicle featured a twin high-camshaft Riley 2.5-litre engine, capable of producing 104 horsepower.
Riley transmission and rear axle also accompanied the 'sporty' little British vehicle.

The spare tire was mounted horizontally in the rear of the vehicle. It served a duel purpose; it was the bumper for the vehicle. The front of the vehicle was void of a bumper.

The Silverstone's were a two-seater with little luggage space. Since they were hand-built, they were expensive. This made the vehicle suitable for only one purpose: motor-sports. The vehicle weight 2,050 pounds thanks to its aluminum body. The chassis was a simple, box-section, design featuring an independent front suspension and beam-axle in the rear. The Silverstone could achieve a top speed of around 105 miles-per-hour.

Due to their limited production these vehicles are very rare and desirable.

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1950 Austin-Healey Silverstone
Year	1950
Make	Austin-Healey
Model	Silverstone
Body Style	Roadster
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series	1949 - 1950
Combined MPG	0.00

Engine
Engine Builder	Riley
Engine Configuration	I
Cylinders	4
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	2.50 L \| 152.6 cu in. \| 2501.1 cc.
Valvetrain	OHV
Horsepower	104.00 BHP (76.5 KW) @ 4000.00 RPM
Torque	144.00 Ft-Lbs (195.3 NM) @ 2000.00 RPM
HP / Liter	41.6 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	7.5:1
Fuel Feed	Carburetor

Transmission Information
Gears	3
Transmission	Manual

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