By Jay Hirsch
The Austin-Healey was first made from 1953 to 1956 as the Austin-Healey 100. It was a two-seat sports car with an inline four cylinder engine, and the model name “100” was in reference to the fact its top speed was 106 mph. The doors did not have glass windows; instead plastic curtains were used that would snap onto the door if the weather was inclement. The windshield could be folded down for aerodynamics when racing and also for safety if the windshield cracked or broke up while racing.…
