Austin-Healey Sprite (MarkIII, MkIII, MK3) Parts 1

Austin-Healey SpriteAustin-Healey Sprite Cars (Mark III, Mk III, MK3) Parts 1Picture Of Austin-Healey Sprite CarsAustin-Healey CarsAustin-Healey Cars Parts 1The Mark III Sprite was also marketed as the Mark II MG Midget – differences between the two were again restricted to minor trim detailing. Although still 1098cc, the engine had a stronger block casting, and the size of the crankshaft main bearings was increased to two inches (engine code 10CC).A new (slightly) curved-glass windscreen was introduced with hinged quarterlights and wind-up side windows. Exterior door handles were provided for the first time, with separate door locks. Though...

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Austin-Healey Cars Models Austin-Healey Sprite (Mark II, Mk II) Parts 3

Austin-Healey Cars Models Austin-Healey Sprite (Mark II, Mk II) Parts 3Picture Of Austin-Healey Cars Austin-Healey Cars // Austin-Healey SpriteAustin-Healey Sprite Parts 1Production : 1961-1964, 31,665 madeEngine(s) : 948 cc later 1098 cc A-Series I4Wheelbase : 2,032 mm (80.0 in)Length : 3,305 mm (130.1 in)Width : 1,346 mm (53.0 in)Height : 48.25 in (1,226 mm) (with hood up)Related : MG Midget MkIFew cars have been more adroitly timed or more right for their time than the original Austin-Healey Sprite, the beloved “Bugeye.” It was conceived to fill an obvious market gap that existed by the time the genuinely small sporting MGs, the Midgets of...

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Used Austin-Healey Cars Models Austin-Healey Sprite (Mark II, Mk II) Parts 2

Used Austin-Healey Cars Models Austin-Healey Sprite (Mark II, Mk II) Parts 2Picture Of Austin-Healey Cars Austin-Healey Cars // Austin-Healey SpriteAustin-Healey Sprite Cars Parts 2Innocenti also produced their own version of the Austin-Healey Sprite, using the standard production underframe (initially shipped out from England), but clothed in the sharpest of Italian suits, styled by the American Tom Tjaarda, then working at Carrozzeria Ghia. The Innocenti 950 Spider and later 1100 Spider were produced from 1961 until 1968.A Cars with hardtop tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1961 had a top speed of 85.8 mph (138.1 km/h) and could...

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Used Austin-Healey Cars Models Austin-Healey Sprite Cars (Mark II, Mk II) Parts 1

Used Austin-Healey Cars Models Austin-Healey Sprite Cars (Mark II, Mk II) Parts 1Picture Of Austin-Healey CarsAustin-Healey Cars // Austin-Healey SpriteAustin-Healey Sprite Cars Parts 1The Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II used the same 948 cc engine (engine code 9CG) but with larger twin 1 1/4 inch SU carburettors increasing power to 46.5 bhp and a close-ratio gearbox. The bodywork was completely revamped, with the headlights migrating to a more conventional position in the wings, either side of a full-width grille. At the rear, styling borrowed from the soon-to-be-announced MG MGB gave a similarly more modern look, with the added advantages of...

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Used Austin-Healey Cars Sprite Models Austin-Healey (Mark I, Mk I) Parts 3

Used Austin-Healey Cars Sprite Models Austin-Healey (Mark I, Mk I) Parts 3Picture Of Austin-Healey Cars Austin-Healey CarsAustin-Healey Cars Parts 1Austin Healey Sprite : Frogeye 1960Production : 1958-1961, 48,987 madeEngine(s) : 948 cc A-Series I4Wheelbase : 2,032 mm (80.0 in)Length : 3,480 mm (137.0 in)Width : 1,346 mm (53.0 in)Height : 47.25 in (1,200 mm) (with hood up)Designer : Donald HealeyAustin-Healey Cars Sprite (Mark I, Mk I) Parts 1Austin-Healey Cars Sprite (Mark I, Mk I) Parts...

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Used Austin-Healey Cars Sprite Models Austin-Healey (Mark I, Mk I) Parts 2

Used Austin-Healey Cars Sprite Models Austin-Healey (Mark I, Mk I) Parts 2Picture Of Austin-Healey Cars Austin-Healey CarsAustin-Healey Cars Parts 1The Austin-healey cars Sprites's chassis design was the world's first volume-production sports car to use integrated construction, where the sheet metal body panels (apart from the bonnet) take many of the structural stresses. The two front 'chassis' legs which project forward from the passenger compartment, however, stop the shell being a full monocoque. The design is said to have been influenced by the Jaguar D-type.Engine* 1958–1961 - 948cc cc A-Series I4, 43 hp (32 kW) at 5200 rpm and 52 lbf?ft...

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Austin-Healey Sprite Cars (Mark I, Mk I)Parts 1

Austin-Healey Sprite Cars (Mark I, Mk I)Parts 1Picture Of Austin Healey Sprite CarMark IThe little Sprite quickly became affectionately known as the 'Frogeye' in the UK and the 'Bugeye' in the US, because its headlights were prominently mounted on top of the bonnet, inboard of the front wings. The car's designers had intended that the headlights could be retracted, with the lenses facing skyward when not in use. A similar arrangement was used many years later with the Porsche 928. However, production cost-cutting by BMC led to the flip-up mechanism being deleted and so the headlights were simply fixed in a permanently upright position, giving...

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Austin-Healey Sprite (Mark I, Mark II, Mark III Mark IV) Car Parts 1

Austin-Healey Sprite (Mark I, Mark II, Mark III Mark IV) Car Parts 1Picture Of Austin Healey Sprite CarsThe Austin Healey Sprite is a small open sports car which was announced to the press in Monte Carlo by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) on 20 May 1958, just before that year's Monaco Grand Prix. It was intended to be a low-cost model that "a chap could keep in his bike shed", yet be the successor to the sporting versions of the pre-war Austin Seven. The Sprite was designed by the Donald Healey Motor Company, which received a royalty payment from the manufacturers BMC. It first went on sale at a price of £669, using a mildly tuned version...

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Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It The End Parts

Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It The End PartsPicture Of Austin Healey CarsThe Austin Healey 3000 Mk III Cars was launched in October 1963, and remained in production until the end of 1967 when production of Austin Healeys finally ceased. (One further car was built in March 1968.) Classified as the BJ8, the new model was the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys, with a walnut-veneer dash, wind up windows, and 150 hp (112 kW) engine. Improvements to the engine included a new camshaft and valve springs, and twin SU 2" HD8 carburettors, together with a new design of exhaust system. Servo-assisted brakes were now fitted as standard....

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Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Parts 3

Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Parts 3Picture Of Austin Healey CarsIntroduced in March 1961, the Austin Healey 3000 Mk II Cars came with three SU HS4 carburettors and an improved camshaft, designated the BT7 MkII (4 seat version) and BN7 MkII (2 Seat version). However, upon the introduction of the BJ7 (2+2 seats) model in January 1962, the number of carburettors was reduced to two, (SU type HS6) due to the problems experienced with balancing three carburettors. As a result of the introduction of the BJ7, the BN7 MkII was discontinued in March 1962, and the BT7 MkII followed in June 1962. Externally, the main changes introduced with...

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Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Parts 2

Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Parts 2Picture Of Austin Healey 3000 CarsThe original Austin Healey 3000 Cars had a 2912 cc (nearly 3 litres) I6 engine, with twin SU carburetors and Girling front disc brakes. It was only referred to as the Mark I after the Mark II was released, previously only being known as the 3000. Wire wheels, overdrive gearbox, a laminated windscreen, a heater, an adjustable steering column, a detachable hard top and two tone paint were all available as options.Picture Of Austin Healey 3000 CarsThe original 3000 was built from March 1959 - March1961 and has model designation BT7 MkI (4 seat version) and BN7...

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Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Parts 1

Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Part 1Picture Of Austin Healey 3000 CarsAustin Healey 3000 Cars* 1959 - 1961 BN7 Mark I (2 seat), BT7 Mark I (2+2 seats)* 1961 - 1962 BN7 Mark II (2 seat), BT7 Mark II (2+2 seats), BJ7 Mark II (2 seat)* 1962 - 1964 BJ7 Mark II (roll-up windows)* 1964 - 1967 BJ8 Mark IIIPicture Of Austin Healey 3000 CarsThe Austin Healey 3000 Cars is a British sports car built from 1959 to 1967, and is the best known of the 'big' Healey models. The car's bodywork was made by Jensen Motors, and the vehicles were assembled at the BMC Abingdon works.Picture Of Austin Healey 3000 CarsThe 3000 was a successful car which...

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Austin-Healey 100-Six (BN4 and BN6) Car

Austin-Healey 100-Six (BN4 and BN6) CarAustin-Healey 100-Six CarsProduction 1956-195914,436 produced Assembly Abingdon, EnglandLongbridge, England Successor Austin-Healey 3000 Engine(s) 2639 cc C-Series I6 Wheelbase 92 in (2,337 mm) Length 157.5 in (4,001 mm) Width 60 in (1,524 mm) Height 50 in (1,270 mm)Austin Healey 100-Six(BN4-BN6) Cars And The History Of It Parts 1Austin-Healey 100-Six CarsAustin Healey 100 BN1 And BN2 CarsAustin Healey 3000 Cars And The History Of It Parts...

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Austin-Healey 100 BN1 And BN2 Car

Austin-Healey 100 BN1 And BN2 CarAustin-Healey 100 BN1 And BN2 CarsProduction 1953-195614,634 produced Assembly Longbridge, EnglandWest Bromwich, England Successor Austin-Healey 100-Six, series BN4 Engine(s) 2660 cc I4 Transmission(s) 3-speed (series BN1) or 4-speed (series BN2) manual 90 in (2,286 mm) Length 151 in (3,835 mm) Width 60 in (1,524 mm) Height 49.25 in (1,251 mm) Fuel capacity 12 imp gal (55 L; 14 US gal) Austin Healey 3000 Cars And The History Of It Parts 1Austin Healey 100-Six(BN4-BN6) Cars And The History Of It Parts 1Austin-Healey 100-Six CarsAustin Healey 100-Six (BN4 and BN6) C...

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Austin-Healey 100-Six Car

Austin Healey 100-Six CarAustin-Healey 100-Six Cars 1958 Austin-Healey 100-Six (North America) Manufacturer British Motor Corporation Production 1956-1959 Class Sports car Body style(s) 2-door roadster Layout FR layout Related Austin A90Austin Healey 100 Cars And The History Of It Parts 1Austin Healey 3000 Cars And The History Of It Parts 1Austin Healey 100 BN1 And BN2 CarsAustin Healey 100-Six (BN4 and BN6) C...

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Austin-Healey 100-Six(BN4-BN6) Car And The History Of It Parts

Austin-Healey 100-Six(BN4-BN6) Car And The History Of It PartsPicture Of Austin Healay CarsThe Austin Healey final "100" models, 1956's "BN4" (2+2 seats) and 1958's "BN6" (2 seats) were six-cylinder 100-Six cars.Picture Of Austin Healay CarsTo make room for the occasional seats the wheelbase was increased by 2 in (50.8 mm). The bonnet had a built-in air scoop and the windscreen no longer could be folded down.Picture Of Austin Healay CarsThe cars used a tuned version of the BMC C-Series engine previously fitted to Austin Westminster which at first produced 102 bhp (76 kW) increasing to 117 bhp (87 kW) in 1957 by fitting a revised manifold and...

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Austin-Healey 100(BN1, BN2) Car And The History Of It The End Parts

Austin-Healey 100(BN1, BN2) Car And The History Of It The End Parts Picture Of Austin Healay 100 CarsThe BN2 came with a real 4-speed manual transmission, still with overdrive on the top 2 gears. Other features that distinguish the BN2 from the BN1 are the slightly larger front wheel arches, different rear axle and being the first 100 with optional two-tone paint. The colour alternatives available to the 100 were: Reno Red, Spruce Green, Healey Blue, Florida Green, Old English White, Primrose Yellow, Black, and approximately 50 Gunmetal Grey cars. The BN2 two-tone colors were: White/Black; Reno Red/Black; Healey Blue/White; Black/Reno Red; and...

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Austin-Healey 100(BN1, BN2) Car And The History Of It Parts 2

Austin-Healey 100(BN1, BN2) Car And The History Of It Parts 2Picture Of 1956 Austin Healay 100 CarsProduction Austin Healey 100s Cars were finished at Austin's Longbridge plant alongside the A90 and based on fully trimmed and painted body/chassis units produced by Jensen in West Bromwich — in an arrangement the two companies previously had explored with the Austin A40 Sports. The first 100s (series "BN1") were equipped with the same 90 bhp (67 kW) engines and manual transmission as the stock A90, but the transmission was modified to be a three-speed unit with overdrive on second and top. The 2660 cc I4 engine featured an undersquare 87.3 mm...

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Austin-Healey 100(BN1, BN2) Car And The History Of It Parts 1

Austin-Healey 100(BN1, BN2) Car And The History Of It Parts 1Picture Of 1956 Austin Healey 100 CarsThe Austin Healey 100 Cars is a sports car built between 1953 and 1956 by the British Motor Corporation (the following model, named the 100-Six and built from 1956 to 1959, is a different car even though it shares the name "100"). It was developed by Donald Healey to be produced in-house by Healey's small car company in Warwick and based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals [1] . Healey built a single "Healey Hundred" for the 1952 London Motor Show, and the design impressed Leonard Lord, Managing Director of Austin so much that a deal was struck...

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Austin-Healey Car And The History Of It The End Parts

Austin-Healey Car And The History Of It The End PartsPicture Of Austin Healay CarsThe joint venture dissolved in 1971 as the 20-year agreement came to an end. Final production of Austin Healey cars were marketed under the brand name Austin. A successful racing history, including Le Mans, Bathusrt and Sebring, gave Ausin Healey an almost legendary status.Collector's InformationPicture Of 1955 Austin Healay 100 CarsThere were many Austin Healey's produced, with later versions, such as MkIII and MkIV, being produced in larger numbers. As a result, parts aren't hard to find. Restoring an Austin Healey will result in a car with both high collector...

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Austin-Healey Car And The History Of It Parts 2

Austin-Healey Car And The History Of It Parts 2Picture Of Austin Healey 3000 CarsThe 1960s saw the introduction of the Austin Healey 3000 MkII. It sported dual carburetors and had a curved instead of straight front windshield. Although its top speed was reduced to 112.9 mph, its zero-to-60 performance increased to 10.9 seconds. Its fuel efficiency increased to 23.5 miles per gallon.Picture Of 1967 Austin Healey Sprite CarsThe Austin Healey 3000 MkIII was produced from 1964 to 1967. The MkIII could achieve speeds in excess of 150 mph and had power-assisted brakes. Later MkIII models increased rear suspension travel to improve handling.Picture...

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Austin-Healey Car And The History Of It Parts 1

Austin-Healey Car And The History Of It Parts 1 picture Austin HealeyAustin 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 Donald Healey, a renowned automotive engineer and designer.Picture Austin Healey 100In the early 1950s, Donald Healey was hand-manufacturing a few cars in a small workshop. He showed a car, called the Healey 100, at the Earl's Court Motor Show, where it was seen by Leonard Lord, head of British Motor Corporation's Austin division. When he saw how well the Healey...

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