I was going to pipe in about the BMW Z series, the Z3 even started out with a 4 cylinder motor, then went to a 6. In concept I think it is very close, the six is torquier than the Miata or S2000 motors, like the Healey was compared to other British contemporaries. Likewise the chassis is good but certainly not considered state of the art, still fun to drive.
It has similar styling elements, as mentioned not a pretty as a big Healey, the new restyled Z4 is prettier (like a big Heleay) , but I think more sophisticated in concept and execution so less of a kindred spirit than the Z3.
I am currently shopping around for a good used Z3, and just drive a 2.8 with a 5 speed last week, still would like to find a good 3.0 or M for a little extra oomph. They have a vintage feel somewhat both in the cockpit and the long view over the curvacious hood, which is something I loved about driving the Hundred, it was almost as neat inside looking out as outside looking in.
Greg Lemon
Assuming you mean AH 3000 I'm going to have to agree that the BMW Z4 is the closest. When you look down low from the rear towards the front the lines are very similar. Since BMW at one time (maybe still does) own the rights to the AH name I think they stole the design.
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