Motor Sport did the marque proud in April with a seven-page spread on one of the most famous Big Healeys of all-time, the Morley brothers' Alpine Rally-winning 3000, XJB 876, now owned by Michael Darcey. With the club's help, Motor Sport were able to re-unite driver Don Morley with his old mount, and the resulting article combined present-day driving impressions with reminiscences and evocative photographs. Great stuff. Thanks also to Motor Sport for the 50th Anniversary feature-page in the classified section. It may be relatively expensive (£4.50), but Motor Sport continues to offer the highest quality in motoring journalism for those interested in motor sport from the earliest days to the present. And its face remains the most distinctive on the news stand.

This issue appeared with a plain cover proclaiming "Special Collector's Edition 20th Anniversary Issue". A look inside, however, revealed the 'real' cover page headed "Healey at 50" over a photograph of a green Hundred. The article set out to compare an early 100 with the final 3000 Mk III and eventually concluded that, "while newer may be more desirable, original is still best." No mention of the Club, though, or of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, which is a shame considering the article's theme.

This magazine contained a feature article on the Invicta which Donald Healey drove to outright victory in the 1931 Monte Carlo Rally. The car survives to this day as, apparently, do some 90% of all Invicta cars. This remarkable figure probably represents one of the highest survival rates of all time. Did you know that Donald wanted to use the Invicta name for his own range of cars when he set up the Donald Healey Motor Company after the War? He failed to get permission, and the Healey marque was born.

These monthly 'car mart' magazines don't just contain cars for sale; they have articles too. The March issue of Classic Car Mart contained the first instalment of a series covering the restoration of a 3000 Mk II. The restorers are Ian McPherson & Son from Manchester. Brother and sister, Stuart and Janet McPherson, are active club members; you may recall Janet's mid-metallic blue modified 3000, and Stuart's red Rally replica, both pristine examples of the breed. This will be an interesting series giving a thorough overview of the restorer's craft and some useful tips for home restorers. Only £2.50 an issue, and the club gets a mention!

This weekly newspaper-style publication often contains features on Healeys. The mid-January edition included a two-page buyers guide for the Jensen-Healey. If you can find a good one, these cars still represent excellent value for money for a classic bearing Healey name. Less than £6,000 should buy you a concours example. Reference in the article to the Jensen Owners Club and the Jensen Club highlights that the AHC is not seen as a natural home for this model. I wonder why not? The car seems always to have been regarded as less worthy in some way, yet it's practical, looks good, performs well, and was one of the first UK cars to feature a 16 valve engine. Best buy one now!

No kidding! Towards the end of 2001, Woman's Hour on Radio 4 interviewed Pat Moss-Carlson about her successful rallying career in the 1950s & 60s. She was accompanied by her old 3000 rally car which provided suitable sound effects. This interview can still be heard via the BBC Radio 4 website. I also understand that a parallel feature was broadcast on BBC Television's "Blue Peter" programme, though I didn't see this, being too busy listening to Woman's Hour!

If you want to get hold of a copy of any of the above magazines, please refer to a current issue of the particular magazine and contact their 'back-numbers' department.