[Healeys] (no subject)

[Bill Park]

Hi, all!
I watched the movie "The Racers" last night, having just bought it on Ebay.
It features a Healey 100 in the very early scenes, and stars Kirk Douglas.
Years ago, I bought (also on Ebay), a photo of Kirk Douglas taking delivery of
his new Austin-Healey 100 in July 1955.
Does anyone know if there is a connection between the two? Did he fall in love
with the Healey while shooting the movie, and then go buy one?
Thanks for your thoughts.

Bill

'53 100
'55 100