2014-03-28 13:49:01 | Lofty writes:

Car was sold at RM auction 3/14

www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm

Auction description:

Amelia Island

Lot 117

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Sold for $88,000

Chassis no. H-BN7-L/1315

Engine no. 29D-RU-H/1825

Body no. 1389

124 hp, 2,912 cc OHV inline six-cylinder engine with dual 1¾-inch SU carburetors, four-speed manual transmission with Laycock de Normanville overdrive, independent front suspension with coil springs, live rear axle suspension, and Girling front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Wheelbase: 92 in.

Rare two-seat model

Matching numbers, in classic Healey Blue and Ivory duotone paint, as original

Frame-off restoration, with 500 miles since

British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate

When it was originally dispatched to Chicago on June 4, it was equipped with all of the options available, which included the Laycock de Normanville overdrive. The overdrive, engaged by a toggle switch on the fascia, operates on third and fourth gears, to produce a total of six gear ratios, which makes long-distance cruising comfortable and leisurely. Additionally, this car was also equipped with wire wheels and road speed tires, a laminated windshield, a heater, and an adjustable steering column, adding to the overall style and driving comfort of an already capable machine. These original manufacturing details, verified by the Heritage Certificate, provided the blueprint for the current restoration and are included in the car today. This car is equally at home on mountain and country roads, as the Mark I's 162 foot-pounds of torque gives it brisk performance anywhere, while also still covering over 20 mpg.

This example has traveled only approximately 500 miles since the completion of a professional ground-up, frame-off, bare-metal restoration. Photographs during and after the restoration process, as well as the original steering wheel, are also included. The quality restoration work shows a devotion to absolute authenticity, as NOS (new old stock) parts were applied, when available, and only the finest materials, paint, and body work were used. All rubber parts are new, as is the wiring harness, leather interior, top, carpets, chrome, side curtains with storage bag, and lead/bronze wheel hammer. Since the restoration, it has been properly maintained and inspected, and it is in immaculate condition.

The sale of this rare car, which has been finished in what many consider to be the quintessential Big Healey color scheme, Healey Blue and Ivory, and it has benefited from a complete and correct restoration. It offers an outstanding opportunity to own a classic, defining example of the marque, and it is one that is in superb condition.

2014-03-30 11:25:14 | pauls writes:

Sold for $88,000