Welcome to
the Official Web Site of the Austin Healey Car Club of
History
The
Austin-Healey Car Club of New Zealand is one of the older Austin-Healey Clubs
in the world. It was founded in 1971 by Mark Donaldson and before long, a small
and dedicated nucleus of owners had been formed. In December 1972 the new club
held its inaugural General Meeting and in early 1973 it became legally
incorporated. The Club now operates throughout
The Club
caters for Austin-Healeys, Jensen Healeys and Austin Healey Sprites. Unlike
many Austin-Healey clubs in other parts of the world, club members maintain a
registry of both big Healeys and Sprites.
The club
publishes a bi-monthly (January, March, May, July, September, November) club
magazine "Healey Torque" which offers; technical tips, various
contributions, for sale, bits & pieces, roundup of events (been and
upcoming) and any other contributions that members wish to make.
Aims and Objectives
The Club was set up to
provide for the needs of those interested in the Austin Healey marque, for
activities, service and restoration support, promotion and sharing of knowledge
and experience. In practice, this now covers:
- regular meetings and runs in five main centres
of
- sharing information through bi-monthly
magazine 'Healey Torque'
- production and sale of regalia
- a National Rally every second year at Easter
- register of Healey's and members in
- promotion of the Healey marque
Additionally, through the
many enthusiast members, there is a wealth of technical advice on all facets of
maintenance and restoration of our magnificent Healeys. Some members are
active professionally supporting the Healey marque through restoration and/or
parts supply. Practically every model of Austin Healey is included in the
club, although sadly, the last New Zealand-based 100S left the country some
time ago.
In practice, while the
club was founded to support the Austin Healey marque, Healeys of all types are
welcome. A Healey Elliott and Jensen Healeys have featured in events and
we'd love to see a Nash-Healey or Silverstone! Ownership of a Healey is
not required to join the club and many members own 'humble' BJ9s (non Healeys)
of every description. All that is required is that 'peculiar' passion for
the Austin Healey marque. We encourage prospective owners to join the
club first to avoid an expensive 'mistake'!
To achieve the aims and co-ordinate this activity the club is registered in
