[Healeys] What is a Works-Tulip UJB Healey

[Joe and Lenore Armour]

 From my limited knowledge, 1960 UJB's did not have alloy heads, did not 
have triple SU's,  did not have special alloy panels, did not have vents 
in the fenders(correctly called guards).  Tulip refers to the gear ratio 
set for climbing mountain passes and constant acceleration from slow 
corners. The name austin-HEALEY was based on a clever family that 
designed the sports car that austin financed and supplied some casting 
and forged parts. They, austin, sub-contracted others to press sheet 
metal parts and arranged for all these body and chassis bits to be 
assembled by Jensen. Finally the motor,gearbox,differential and wheels 
were fitted at the MG assembly line. They also provided a financial 
limit on development.
Oh,just as an aside Geoff Healey wrote several books where 
Tulips,Sebrings and other Specials were explained. He also provided 
copies of dyno sheets for various engines and showed photos of them.

Have a nice day
Joe