Opis
Despatched from the Austin Abingdon factory on 13th January 1967 this MKIII Phase II example is among the very last cars built. As such this Healey features all final production refinements including the later chassis with improved ground clearance and rear axle control, the 29K series 150BHP engine, ‘pram style’ hood and De-Luxe interior.
As a very late build 1967 MkIII YAHJ 453E features all final production revisions including easy-up pram style hood, a 150BHP straight six 3. 0L engine, improved rear ground clearance, a more sophisticated rear axle setup, wind-up windows and door locks plus the plusher ‘De-Luxe’ interior with Walnut dash.
Mechanically the car the car feels excellent to drive, the engine extremely smooth and producing very good power, the gearbox shifting nicely, quietly and with the overdrive functioning correctly. In addition to the body restoration the car mechanically has had a suspension strip and rebuild with refurbished dampers, new stainless exhaust, fully refurbished brakes, all new wiring, all new brake and fuel lines and much more.
Externally the car received a full repaint from bare metal, all chrome was refinished and polished as required.
Inside new Navy carpet has been fitted and the original seat covers have been refinished in Navy Blue. The dashboard has new veneer, all the gauges have been restored and a period correct radio is nestled in the dash for decoration. The boot has been fully re-trimmed in new Black hydura.
Sold with new MOT, British Motor Heritage Certificate of Authenticity, HPI clear, V5, spare wheel.
