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DocRefNoCR4804/3/109
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TitleScrapbook labelled 'Healey 89-' containing press cuttings and articles
Date1987-1999
DescriptionIncludes:

'Evening Telegraph' article 'Healey retires with a head full of ideas' about Geoffrey Healey retiring from Austin Rover. With image of Healey in a car with a model of the Austin Healey (1 August 1987).

Front page of 'Classic and Sportscar' magazine showing 'six of the best' (including a Healey) (August 1989).

'Classic and Sportscar' contents page with a photo of Geoffrey Healey (August 1989).

'Classic and Sportscar' article 'Fake Healey Worry' about possible fake Healey Silverstones being sold as genuine. With image of Silverstone (August 1989).

'Classic and Sportscar' four page interview with Geoffrey Healey ('Family Affair') - about the inside story and some projects that never saw the light of day. With images showing Geoffrey Healey on his own, Geoffrey and Donald Healey in the 1949 Mille Miglia, several cars (August 1989).

Front page of 'Supercar Classics' magazine showing an Austin-Healey. With article 'Austin-Healey to Monte Carlo' featuring image of Austin Healey in French village (August 1989).

'Supercar Classics' interview with Geoffrey Healey, with image (August 1989).

'Supercar Classics' diary column with details of the launch of the new 'Healey' where the author spoke to Geoffrey Healey. With images of Geoffrey Healey with original Healey and new 'Healey' (August 1989).

'Supercar Classics' article about the Austin-Healey Sprite (buying and restoring). With three images of the Sprite from 1958 (August 1989).

'The Spectator' article 'Antique 'Husband' knows all about cars' about how Geoffrey Healey met his wife. With image of Geoffrey Healey in a Healey Silverstone (26 June 1989).

Image of Healeys racing and close up of headlamp (n.d.)

'The Times' article 'Classic Sports Model back on the road' about the Frogeye being reproduced with the blessing of the Healey Family. With images of one of the new version and one of the original Frogeye Sprite (26 August 1989).

'The Independent article 'The enduring spirit of the British Roadster' featuring the Sprite. With images of one of the Austin Healey Sprites, two Triumphs and an MG Midget (12 August 1989).

'The Daily Telegraph' article 'The Frogeye joins a drive for fun' about the Frogeye Sprite being reproduced. With image of one of the reproduced Sprites (16 November 1988).

Frogeye Car Company details of distributor of Frogeye Cars in the USA ( December 1989).

Advert for the 1990 Healey Frogeye 'Classic Looks with Modern Technology' - with image (n.d.)

'Telegraph' article 'Healey Sports cars making a comeback' about the Austin Healey being reproduced - both the Frogeye Sprite and the 3000. With images of the original Frogeye Sprite and a 1960s 3000 (n.d.)

'Autoweek' cutting 'MGB bodies on the way; Healey replica may be next' about possible Healey replica in USA (sent by the Austin Healey club of USA) (n.d.)

'Perranporth Argus' article 'Donald's old car goes like a bomb!' about the restoration of Donald Healey's Triumph Dolomite and the subsequent auction at Sothebys. With image of Donald Healey in the Triumph Dolomite in Perranporth in 1934 (n.d.)

Daily Telegraph cutting on the Countess of Wharncliffe donating her Austin Healey to Beaulieu [National Motor Museum] (July 1990).

'The Times' article '£6.8m Bentley 'not Le Mans winner' about authenticity of a winner of Le Mans (1929 and 1930). With image (7 July 1990).

Article ''Mechanic says car in £10m dispute authentic' about authenticity of a winner of Le Mans (1929 and 1930). With image of two people with the Bentley (n.d.)

'Classic Car Weekly' article 'A new Frogeye goes East' about the new 1990 Frogeye being exported to Japan. With images of Keith Brading and Geoffrey Healey in the Healey Frogeye, Don Hands' 1000cc Sebring, and a straight Healey Frogeye in the works in Ryde (3 April 1991).

'The Observer' interview 'Ol' Frog-eyes is back' about the reproduction of the Frogeye Sprite. With images of the Sprite and Keith Brading (13 May 1990).

'The Daily Telegraph' article 'The Economy Drive' about how company cars are being switched to leased vehicles. With a photo of an Austin Healey 3000 (1 November 1990).

Review of Geoffrey Healey's new book about the 'Small Healeys '(in German) (n.d.)

'The Daily Telegraph' article 'A Design that led to disaster' about the De Lorean financial crash, including Donald Healey reflecting on the Jensen crash and how the government wouldn't help them (27 October 1982).

'The Financial Times' article 'Prior says no to more aid but offers some hope' about the De Lorean financial crash (20 February 1982).

'The Daily Telegraph' article 'Hand-Built for Power' about buying classic cars featuring the Austin Healeys. With images of Austin Healey 3000, 100s Big Healey, Austin Healey Sprite (11 September 1999).

Two pages from a shoe catalogue where the Sprite has been used a backdrop. Images of the Austin Sprite, and shoes on the car (n.d.)

Donald Healey tribute magazine published by Austin Healey Club of Great Britain and Austin Healey Club of America. Personal memories, thoughts and photos following Donald Healey's death. Including images of Healey's at Donald Healey's funeral (1988).

'Daily Telegraph' Donald Healey obituary. Includes images of Louis Chiron with Silverstone Healey, Donald Healey with 1948 Westland Roadster, the Sprite, Donald Healey with Kjell Qvale and Alfred Vickers, 1968 Le Mans racer, MG Sprite, Timo Makinen in 1964 RAC Rally (16 January 1988).

'The Western Morning News' report about Donald Healey's funeral in Perranporth detailing cars in cortege and attendees. Includes image of Donald Healey (20 January 1988).

Photocopy of 'Motor' magazine Donald Healey obituary by Philip Turner - 'The Name Lives On'. With image of Donald Healey (30 January 1988).

'Road & Track' Donald Healey obituary - 'Side Glances' by Peter Egan [1988].

'Evening Telegraph' article 'Oregon owners ask for a hand' about the possible restoration of a Healey Marine Runabout in Oregon, USA. With photo of Geoff Healey with Healey marine catalogues and photos (29 June 1988).

The Jaguar Car Club programme for The Donald Healey Memorial Meeting in September 1988. Includes official programme for the race meet, personal tribute by Courtenay Edwards, former Motoring Correspondent for the 'Daily Mail' and 'Sunday Telegraph'. With image of Geoff Healey with catalogues and photographs of the Healey Marine Runabout (17 September 1988).
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