"Like so many Lotus cars, the Elan was revolutionary, with its fiberglass body over a rigid backbone frame, fully-independent suspension that really worked and disc brakes all around. The Ford-based twin cam [engine] offered excellent performance in the incredibly light Elan, which also had fabulous road-holding. Add great looks and the result was a sports car that set new standards that many automakers chased for years. This car was formerly owned by Road & Track columnist Peter Egan, and was the subject of several of his columns during its restoration.

"Conceived by rally great Donald Healey and quickly put into production by BMC, the Austin-Healey 100 was gorgeous and modern. Powered by a big 2660cc, overhead-valve, four-cylinder engine rated at 90 horsepower, it was a true 100 mph sports car. Priced at under $3,000, it offered unmatched performance at the price. As capable on the track as on the road, 11/4 Austin-Healeys were successful in club and international racing."

-- Simeone Automotive Museum