2023-10-15 11:37:16 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/23

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Auction description:

5 Speed Gearbox (Original 4 Speed Included, Needs Reconditioning)

Fully Rebuilt Body

HBJ7L19771

23000 miles

manual

Ivory White

Red

Left-hand drive

Vehicle location: Bonhams|Cars Online HQ, United Kingdom

This Healey, made on 5th June 1962 was destined for the US market where it lived out its life before being imported back into the UK. Since being back on home soil, it has undergone work to ensure it is kept in the high standard it remains in to this day.

The body was fully rebuilt, and any welding or repair work was undertaken as well as the addition of a 5-speed gearbox. The original 4 speed gearbox is included with the sale however, just in need of a recondition should the next owner want the car returned to original specification.

Purchased by the current owner in 2019 from an auction in London, there has been only one previous owner in the UK. With the previous owner acquiring the car in 2012, it stands to reason that the Healey was imported around that time.

Exterior

Finished in Ivory white with a red interior and a black roof, the original colour combination the car left the factory with. The car presents splendidly in its timeless colour scheme with only minor imperfections to note.

Starting from the top down, the black hood looks to be in excellent condition with no obvious rips, tears or damage. The back window looks to be in good condition too with no damage again. It’s reported that the operation of the hood both up and down is smooth and the fabric looks to be tight and well fitting.

The body of the car is in great shape after receiving comprehensive work by Rawles Motorsport in regard to a full commission in terms of metalwork. Any sections that needed repair have been removed with sections rewelded to fend off body rot over here on the wet, salted UK roads.

The chrome work looks superb against the white paint work and all chrome trim looks to be in great condition with minimal pitting or damage. Nicely rounded off with the wire wheels which again are looking to be in great condition, wrapped in tyres that have plenty of tread and look to be relatively new additions.