Thrills From The Flipside: 10 Great European Restomods

October 22, 2017

Austin-Healey 100

Years produced: 1953-1956

The Austin-Healey 100 is a classic example of British motoring. Sharp looks, beautiful interior, high speed, and, sadly, unreliability. This example, which has been retrofitted with a Ford V8, though? Now you’re talking. This 100 was put on display at the Fresno Car Show, and it’s truly beautiful. The interior has been redone in carbon fiber, some hot rod styled side pipes have been fitted, and new flared fenders added. The trapezoidal grille has also been replaced, with the 100 now sporting a custom Cobra-inspired nose. It’s under the hood where things get really special.

The car’s original 162 ci four-cylinder engine has been ripped out, and in its place sits a Ford Racing 302 ci V8, which has been stroked out to 363 ci. The result? An output of 500 horsepower. The new V8 is mated to T5 transmission, and according to its owner, it drives like a dream.

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