The original Austin Healey was the 100/4, first shown at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1952 and fitted with the 2.6 litre, four-cylinder engine from the Austin Atlantic. Bodies were built by Jensen of West Bromwich with final assembly at the MG factory at Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The Healey was not a sophisticated motorcar - it had a separate chassis, a cam and peg steering box and a solid rear axle sprung and located by half-elliptic leaf springs. In 1956, the six-cylinder BMC series C engine from the Austin Westminster was shoe-horned into a stretched version of the car to make the 100/6. This model was soon replaced with the 3 litre 3000 MK 1 in 1959, which used the same shapely, low slung two-seater body but with a 2912 cc, 124 bhp unit. Performance went up to 114 mph while new front disc brakes improved stopping power. In 1961 the 3000 MK II was fitted with triple SU carburettors fitted, upping the power to 132 bhp. A year later, the MK III appeared with wind up windows, a curved windscreen and a proper, fully convertible hood. Last, and some say best, was the MK III of 1964, with improved breathing giving 148 bhp and pushing the top speed to over 120 mph. In 1967 BMC replaced the car with less successful MGC. An iconic British classic, the Healey remains one of the most sought after British sports cars of the 60's and today its popularity benefits from a vast following of enthusiasts, with most components now re-manufactured and a selection of up-rated parts available.