Austin Healey

Definition

A British sports car produced from 1954-1968 that started as a sleek roadster but gradually became more complex and outdated despite keeping the same body design, essentially going from cool to anachronistic over its 13-year lifespan.

Example Usage

That Austin Healey 100 is still turning heads—it looks like it's moving even when parked.

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