If you take a bird’s eye view of the automotive marketplace post-WWII, you notice some interesting patterns. One of the most fascinating is the rise and fall of the British sports car. These fun-to-drive convertibles arrived on these shores… more»
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Nov 13, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Wheels? 1974 Jensen-Healey Mk II
The Jensen-Healey debuted in 1972 as the replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000. It was the result of a joint venture between Donald Healey and Jensen Motors. The vehicle was a sports car having a twist of luxury, perhaps in… more»
Mar 12, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1 of 25 Built: 1949 Healey Sportsmobile
Rare is the car that only 25 copies are ever built, but that’s the case with the Healey Sportsmobile. Each one was built on order between 1948 and 1950, a 2-door, 4-seat “drophead” (aka convertible) coupe. This one has… more»
Nov 27, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Backyard Find: 1954 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe
As of late, I’ve seen pictures circulating of the infamous Collier Motors AMC dealership in North Carolina, a long-time dealer that kept the proverbial lights on long after AMC shuttered its operations. The reason I mention it is because… more»
Sep 25, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rather Rare: 1954 Healey Tickford
When you think of “Healey” automobiles, Austin-Healey and perhaps Nash-Healey probably come to mind, but there are other cars. Healey Motorcars was founded in 1945 and built a line of high performance, low volume cars using the four-cylinder Riley twincam engine. Healey… more»
