Austin Healey - dedicated to my dad. by blinkings
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My late father had a red one, and it was his pride and joy. Austin-Healey was a British sports car maker. The marque was established through a joint-venture arrangement, set up in 1952 between Leonard Lord of the Austin division of the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and the Donald Healey Motor Company, a renowned automotive engineering and design firm.
Austin-Healey cars were produced until 1972 when the 20-year agreement between Healey and Austin came to an end. Donald Healey left the company in 1968 when British Motor Holdings (BMC had merged with Jaguar Cars in 1966 to form BMH) was merged into British Leyland. Healey joined Jensen Motors who had been making bodies for the "big Healeys" since their inception in 1952, and became their chairman in 1972.
Comments (16)
jayfar
I remember these cars and I always looked at them with envy knowing full well that I would never be able to own one. Super shot Andrew and a great dedi to your dad. I am now about to post a picture of my late dad.
ronmolina
Beautiful shot!
durleybeachbum
I had a boyfirend with an old one of these in the sixties.
dakotabluemoon
Never seen one in real life but a kick a** view of it.
Maxidyne
A fine dedi to your dad mate and a reminder of the motor industry over here used to sell and build cars all around the world!
Sea_Dog
Nice car and dedication.
kgb224
Amazing capture and dedication my friend. God bless.
stnaper
A very great ride I must write here. Your dad would have been proud to see this one Andrew, thanks for posting this. Stan
Rob2753
I too see things and think of my dad :) a good man as I am sure from this was yours :) remember always and what a great shot and dedi :)
Faemike55
Wonderful tribute to your dad! Great capture
lembrechtsart
Ah ! The Big Healey ! No doubt your dad liked it, Andrew. It still is THE sportscar: Unpredictable, harsh and yes... Brute ! :0) Not a single “sportscar" made after 1975 has the same character like these old British ones if you ask me . Peter
pimanjc
In their day, they ran really well.
whaleman
Oh, it's a beaut! I always wanted a Healey, but had to settle for an MGA which was also a favorite although it was on its last legs.
netot
Two bottle carburetors under the hood! A great car, sporty and classy
debbielove
A fine dedication... A stunning, wonderful car! Well found! Rob
danapommet
A wonderful dedication for your dad and I learned a lot from your narrative. Nice photo and info!