[Healeys] 26C Engines

[Derek Job]

Does anybody have the definitive explanation of why some 100-Sixes had
engines designated as 26C?

It seems that this occurred in 1957 and included cars with C/E numbers in
the 40,000 range. Most if not all appear to have been CKD kits exported to
South Africa, but I am aware of a left hand drive car with such an engine.

On a related point, were the engines that were shipped to Longbridge and
Abingdon already attached to the gearboxes in Coventry?

cheers

Derek