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This 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster was offered for sale at the 2007 Sports and Classic Car Auction presented by The Worldwide Group, in Hilton Head Island, SC where it was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $100,000. The vehicle was offered without reserve.
The managing director of the Donald Healey Motor Company of Warwick, England, Mr. Donald Healey, had created a car and outfitted it was a Nash Ambassador engine and drive line. The resulting creation was entered in the grueling 24-Hour of LeMans endurance race in July of 1950. At the conclusion of the race, the car was sitting in fourth place which was truly a remarkable accomplishment and a true testament to the durability of the automobile. In honor of this success, Nash ordered a limited number to be created for the public.
The cars came complete with an overdrive transmission, a six-cylinder engine fitted with an aluminum head and dual carburetion. A prototype example was created and given a light-weight aluminum body. Upon completion, it was shown at the 1950 Paris Automobile Show. Production began in December of 1950 with a total of 36 examples created in that month. From January through March of 1951, an additional 68 examples were created bringing the total of 104.
Standard equipment included the 234.8 cubic-inch engine that produced 125 horsepower, chrome wheel discs, adjustable steering wheel, leather upholstery, directional signals, foam rubber cushions, and five four-ply whitewall tires. Only two colors were available, Champagne Ivory and Sunset Maroon.
Production was frozen from April of 1951 through January of 1952 while Pinin Farina of Turin, Italy created a new roadster body. There would be a total of 150 examples of the Roadster created when production resume. Nash produced the engine and main parts in their Kenosha, Wisconsin plant. These parts were then sent to England where Donald Healey's Company assembled these parts to the chassis and 'trailing link' front-end suspension. This chassis was then sent to Pinin Farina who attached the custom bodies which had been built by hand.
The new Roadster made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February of 1952. A Nash-Healey was entered in the 1952 LeMans race where it emerged First in Class and third overall. A total of 58 cars had entered the race with only 17 crossing the finish line.
A hardtop model was introduced in early 1953. A total of 162 roadsters and hardtops were constructed during this year. The hardtop versions are often referred to as the LeMans hardtop.
In 1953, the Nash-Healey carried a hefty sticker price of $3,982.
This example is powered by a 4.1-liter straight six LeMans dual Jetfire engine coupled with twin Carter Sidedraft carburetors and producing 135 horsepower. It is finished in original Champagne Ivory with Burgundy top and interior. It is a well restored car that has seen very little use in the past few years.
On auction day the low range of the estimated value was $60,000. A high bid of $60,500 including buyer's premium was enough to secure new ownership. The lot was sold.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007
The managing director of the Donald Healey Motor Company of Warwick, England, Mr. Donald Healey, had created a car and outfitted it was a Nash Ambassador engine and drive line. The resulting creation was entered in the grueling 24-Hour of LeMans endurance race in July of 1950. At the conclusion of the race, the car was sitting in fourth place which was truly a remarkable accomplishment and a true testament to the durability of the automobile. In honor of this success, Nash ordered a limited number to be created for the public.
The cars came complete with an overdrive transmission, a six-cylinder engine fitted with an aluminum head and dual carburetion. A prototype example was created and given a light-weight aluminum body. Upon completion, it was shown at the 1950 Paris Automobile Show. Production began in December of 1950 with a total of 36 examples created in that month. From January through March of 1951, an additional 68 examples were created bringing the total of 104.
Standard equipment included the 234.8 cubic-inch engine that produced 125 horsepower, chrome wheel discs, adjustable steering wheel, leather upholstery, directional signals, foam rubber cushions, and five four-ply whitewall tires. Only two colors were available, Champagne Ivory and Sunset Maroon.
Production was frozen from April of 1951 through January of 1952 while Pinin Farina of Turin, Italy created a new roadster body. There would be a total of 150 examples of the Roadster created when production resume. Nash produced the engine and main parts in their Kenosha, Wisconsin plant. These parts were then sent to England where Donald Healey's Company assembled these parts to the chassis and 'trailing link' front-end suspension. This chassis was then sent to Pinin Farina who attached the custom bodies which had been built by hand.
The new Roadster made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February of 1952. A Nash-Healey was entered in the 1952 LeMans race where it emerged First in Class and third overall. A total of 58 cars had entered the race with only 17 crossing the finish line.
A hardtop model was introduced in early 1953. A total of 162 roadsters and hardtops were constructed during this year. The hardtop versions are often referred to as the LeMans hardtop.
In 1953, the Nash-Healey carried a hefty sticker price of $3,982.
This example is powered by a 4.1-liter straight six LeMans dual Jetfire engine coupled with twin Carter Sidedraft carburetors and producing 135 horsepower. It is finished in original Champagne Ivory with Burgundy top and interior. It is a well restored car that has seen very little use in the past few years.
On auction day the low range of the estimated value was $60,000. A high bid of $60,500 including buyer's premium was enough to secure new ownership. The lot was sold.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007
2007 The Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $60,500
1953 Nash Healey Pininfarina Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Nash Healey Pininfarina
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
1953 Nash-Healey Convertible Chassis#: 2378 Sold for USD$143,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe Chassis#: 16508 Sold for USD$33,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Sport Roadster Sold for USD$110,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Sport Roadster Sold for USD$96,800 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1953 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 2378 Sold for USD$93,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1953 NASH-HEALEY LE MANS COUPE Chassis#: 3072 Sold for USD$82,880 2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1953 Nash-Healey Roadster Chassis#: 2409 Sold for USD$89,600 2021 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours dElegance Online Auction | |
1953 Nash Healey Le Mans Coupé Chassis#: 3009 Sold for USD$66,626 2021 Artcurial : AUTOMOBILES SUR LES CHAMPS | |
1953 Nash-Healy Roadster Chassis#: 2369 Sold for USD$89,600 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 3048 Sold for USD$78,100 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads - April 2021 | |
1953 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 2367 Sold for USD$137,200 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 3004 Sold for USD$89,600 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Roadster Sold for USD$82,500 2019 Mecum : Houston | |
1953 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 2327 Sold for USD$121,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1953 Nash Healey Lemans Coupe Sold for USD$81,400 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe Sold for USD$74,250 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1953 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 2416 Sold for USD$71,409 2017 RM Sothebys : London | |
1953 Nash-Healey Roadster Sold for USD$108,900 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1953 Nash-Healey Sports Roadster Chassis#: 2347 Sold for USD$71,500 2014 RM Auctions - Hershey | |
1953 Nash-Healey LeMans Coupe Sold for USD$42,900 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Spring |
Nash Healey Pininfarinas That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 Nash Healey Pininfarina's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1953 Nash-Healey | 2378 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $95,000 | ||
1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Sport Roadster | 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | $105,000 | |||
1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Sport Roadster | 2020 Mecum : Kansas City | $75,000 | |||
1953 Nash Healey Le Mans Roadster | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $125,000 | $175,000 | $200,000 | |
1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Dallas | $60,000 | |||
1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe | NHA1275 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $70,000 | $75,000 | $125,000 |
1953 Nash Healey Lemans Coupe 252/151 HP, 3-Speed | 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic | ||||
1953 Nash-Healey LeMans Coupe | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $27,500 | |||
1953 Nash-Healey LeMans Coupe | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $38,000 | |||
1953 Nash Healey Roadster | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $100,000 | |||
1953 Nash-Healey Roadster | 2359 | 2010 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions | $250,000 | $325,000 | |
1953 Nash-Healey Roadster | 2359 | 2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction | $250,000 | $325,000 | |
1953 Nash Healey Pininfarina | 2321 | 2008 Gooding & Company | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1953 Nash-Healey Roadster | N-2447 | 2008 Bonhams The Greenwich Concours d'Elegance | $75,000 | $85,000 | |
1953 Nash Healey Convertible | 2008 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction | $90,000 |
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