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1953 Austin-Healey Special

This Racing Special is based on Austin-Healey 100 and is believed to have been built in period. It has aluminum bodywork and a trunklid badging that reads 'HEALAROSSA.' Currently it is powered by a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 265 CID V8 that is fitted with 3x2 intakes and mated to a 4-speed Muncie transmission. It has a recent restoration.


by Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2017

Related Reading : Austin-Healey BN1 History

The Austin Healey 100 was introduced in October of 1952 at the Earls Court Motor Show. The first Austin Healey 100s were known as 100-4 or BN1. The name 100 came-about by being able to break the 100 mph barrier. The BN also had meaning. The B represented the engine class which meant it had between 2000 and 3000 cc. The N represented the body-style configuration, two-seat and open-top. The 100 was....
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