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Established in 1952, Austin-Healey was a joint venture between Austin motor company and Donald Healey. After creating the Nash Healey in 1951, Donald Healey identified a gap in the market for a sports car that could reach 100 MPH, was more refined than an MG but less expensive than a Jaguar. One of the most popular Austin Healey’s was the 3000 with a powerful inline 6 cylinder
This car is a replica built by the well-known Woodley Healey company based in Paarl. They build a new chassis clothed with a fiberglass body in the style of the Austin Healey 3000 models. A modern drivetrain is sourced from the e30 BMW with base models using the 2.0l straight six M20 engine with higher spec models using the 2.5l and 2.8l examples.
This example was purchased in the Garden route four years ago by the current owner. It was then a more basic specification with a reference photo in the gallery below. The owner commissioned Woodley Healey to carry out upgrades which included the following:
Recently the exhaust and welsh plugs were replaced.
This is an opportunity to purchase a unique retro style car with a modern drivetrain that has seen the bulk of the upgrades completed at great expense. Most of the budget was spent on cosmetic upgrades where some attention to detail and finishing is required in the following areas:
This car is good for someone with the skills to take the potential of this interesting car across the line
Estimated Price Range:
R 275,000.00 - R 295,000.00
Highest Bid:
R 50,000.00 | (PRO-000042)
Total Bids:
1
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Start Date:
Thursday, 01 April, 2021 - 08:00
End Date:
Friday, 16 April, 2021 - 18:00
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