Description
To view a fabulous & informative video of this lovely big Healey go to:- youtube. com/ watch?v=62wyMFJPabs. * Please note interior & carpets have been refreshed since video was made*
Colorado red, with oxblood interior, black hood & tonneau cover.
Excellent original chassis & body panels. Completely original throughout apart from conversion from LHD to RHD.
All numbers are matching, as confirmed by the Heritage Certificate, dated 13th December 2013.
Original interior with lovely patina.
4 speed manual, with working overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear.
Advisory free MOT on 2nd October 2025 – MOT tester remarked that it is the best original chassis / underfloor vehicle he has ever seen for it’s age.
Soft top with working frame & tonneau cover.
Star of TV – appeared in Emmerdale Farm, episode 9452 screened on 26th August 2022 (original script available).
Over the last 5 years the following work, plus routine maintenance has been carried out:-
Conversion from LHD to RHD, using all genuine Austin Healey parts.
New wiring harness.
Overhaul of gearbox, including new layshaft bearings, new clutch fitted.
Overhaul of the steering rack & front suspension (needle rollers fitted to top arms to lighten steering), with new bushes fitted.
Rear springs retempered & rebuilt, with new bushes to rear suspension.
Brakes overhauled, new brake pipes fitted.
Electronic, pulse counting, ignition fitted.
New wire wheels, fitted with new Michelin XZX 165 SR 15 radial tyres.
The car drives extremely well, with the brakes showing excellent performance during the recent MOT – making this particular Big Healey a pleasure to drive.
Electric power steering conversion kit also available by separate negotiation (£1, 200).
Built in August 1960, supplied with laminated windscreen, MPH speedo, heater, wire wheels, adjustable steering column. Despatched to New York on 22nd August 1960.
Brought back to the UK in 2013, by Bob West, the renowned classic vehicle importer - with the vehicle being in in remarkable rust free condition.
YouTube video link youtube. com/ watch?v=62wyMFJPabs * Please note interior & carpets have been refreshed since video was made*
For any further information please call Ian on the details below
