Great Read: Austin-Healey that conquered the Alps

Austin's rally hero  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SUBSCRIBE DATABASE SUBSCRIBE ARCHIVE Driving the Austin-Healey 3000 1961 Alpine Rally winner April 2002 | David Malsher Poise, pace, reliability – the Austin-Healey 3000 had it all. In today's Great Read, David Malsher takes the 1961 Alpine rally-winning example to meet its former driver, Donald Morley   It's a bright red, true blue British sports-car, with the charisma and presence of Sir Anthony Hopkins, but will any of the post-rush hour drivers let it join the traffic flow? No soul, some people. To commemorate 50 years of Austin-Healey, we have taken the opportunity to drive a legendary example, XJB876, and meet Donald Morley, the man who made it famous with victory in the 1961 Alpine Rally... READ MORE PHOTO: RICHARD NEWTON AUTHOR James Elson Record-breaking F4 champ who won his grid place in sim contest After winning a video game competition, Deagan Fairclough went from being a some-time Ford Fiesta racer to finding himself on the F1 ladder – breaking records as he goes READ MORE Best Selling Explore our top-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW F1 World Champions Cars Poster (1950-2023) BUY NOW Motor Sport Foldable Golf Umbrella + Subscription BUY NOW Wireless Earphones Motor Sport BUY NOW Four-piece Motor Sport Drinks Coaster Set BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Connect with us We're also available on Update your preferences Control your Motor Sport experience by selecting the content you wish to receive and stay up to date. UPDATE NOW Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE  Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60