Austin Healey 100 & 3000 - самые реальные авто всех времен и народов

Кто не равнодушен к классическим британским автомобилям и Austin Healey серий 100 и 3000 в частности. How to Identify the Different Models Austin Healey 100/4 Model BN1 Production started May, 1953. 10,030 produced. Engine: 4 cylinder Transmission: 3 speed. Radiator grille bars had a satin finish. Crease line of the front wing/door/front of rear wing did not continue to back of rear wing. Ignition to the right of center of the dash. Austin Healey 100/4 Model BN2 Production started August, 1955. 4,604 produced. Engine: 4 cylinder Transmission: 4 speed. Radiator grille bars had a chrome finish. Crease line of the front wing/door/front of rear wing did continue to back of rear wing. Front wheel arch larger than that of the BN1. Ignition in the center of the dash. Austin Healey 100/6 Models BN4 (2+2) BN6 (2 Seater) Production started May, 1956. 14,436 produced. Engine: 6 cylinder 2,639cc had gallery cylinder head and 1.5" carburettors. Later cars (Nov. 1957) had a 12 port cylinder head with 1.75" HD6 cards available. Cars made at Longbridge up to December 1957, had a centre line down the length of the bonnet. Both models had drum brakes on all 4 wheels. All had a 100/6 grille badge. Austin Healey 3000 Models BN7 (2 Seater) BT7 (2+2) MKI Production started March, 1959. 13,650 produced. Engine: 6 cylinder 2,912cc. Front disc brakes. Same body as 100/6. 3000 badge on boot lid. Austin Healey 3000 Models BN7 (2 Seater) BT7 (2+2) MKII Production started March, 1961. 5,450 produced. Engine: 6 cylinder Triple 1.5" HS4 carbs. Vertical grille slats. New badge with MKII text on boot lid. From November, 1961 center change grabox standard. Austin Healey 3000 Model BJ7 MKIIA Production started January, 1962. 6,113 produced. Engine: 6 cylinder reverted back to twin 1.75" carbs. Wrap around windscreen, quarterlights and wind down windows. In June, 1963 changed from 48 spoke wires to 60 spoke. Austin Healey 3000 Model BJ8 MKIII Phase 1 Production started October, 1963. 1,390 produced. Engine: 6 cylinder reverted back to twin 2" HD8 carbs. Dual exhaust system with rear silencer. New wood facia dashboard. Electronic tachometer. Gauges with black faces. Continued with pull door handles until May, 1964. Austin Healey 3000 Model BJ8 MKIII Phase 2 Production started May, 1964. Changed profile of chassis at the rear under the axle. Radius arms to rear axle replaced panhard rod. Larger lens on sidelight/indicator. Push button door handles with external locks replace pull handle. In March 1965 started seperate amber front and rear indicators. Austin Healey Last car made March, 1968 Total produced: 71,987