Austin Healy
Austin Healy produced cars until 1972 when a 20-year agreement between Austin and Donald Healy ended. In 1952, Healy had entered an informal design contest sponsored by Leonard Lord of the BMC. His car was an immediate favorite of Lord’s, in fact as soon as he inspected it he offered to take the car over and name it Austin-Healy. Only two types of cars were ever produced, the large engine type and the small Sprites. American motorists immediately fell in love with the sleek lines and styling of these cars. Moreover, the price tag was a mere 2,985.00 significantly less than the comparable Jaguar. Sadly, despite their beauty and style the Austin Healy brand dies out in only 18 years.