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 |  |  | Roadster Chassis Num: N2041 Engine Num: NHA1044 |
| Sold for $67,100 at 2009 RM Auctions. | |||
After the car made its United States debut at the 1951 Chicago Auto Show, the roadster became available for sale. To stimulate sales, Nash entered several specially-bodied Nash-Healeys in the 1951 Mille Miglia, where one example finished in ninth in this grueling event. At the 24 Hours of LeMans, a Nash-Healey finished fourth overall. In 1952, an open bodied Nash-Healey finished third overall, and second in the Index of Performance.
There were a mere 104 examples of the first series created. This first series Nash-Healey LeMans Roadsters were clothed in alloy and only a few have survived. This example has been given a professional restoration and is finished in Mint Green with a tan cloth top and a gray interior with blue piping. There are Cibie headlights, Nash-Healey wheel covers, blackwall tires and pull-up side windows. It has a factory-fitted three-speed manual transmission with overdrive and there is a spare tire and jack, and a heater.
In 2009, this Alloy-Body Roadster was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $125,000. The lot was sold for $67,100, including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
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Donald Healey designed the original Nash-Healey. A total of 104 of these first series cars were built in aluminum by Panelcraft in England. Powered by the 125 horsepower Nash Ambassador engine, they were excellent performers.
This example is one of the first five constructed and bears a central accelerator pedal which was only found on the first ten cars.
In 1949 Donald Healey and George Mason had a chance meeting on an ocean liner. Healey was in the business of designing and producing sports cars while Mason was the president of Nash-Kelvinator. Their conversation led to sports car and resulted in an agreement that the Nash Company would provide engines for a new Healey sports car. In 1950, production began on this Nash-Healey alliance. In 1951, the Nash-Healey was debuted at the Chicago Auto Show. It was a sporty vehicle with amenities such as leather upholstery and adjustable steering wheel. A three-speed manual transmission with overdrive was coupled to the powerful Nash engine. The front suspension was comprised of a Healey trailing link with coil springs and anti-roll bar, attached to a ladder-type steel frame. The rear suspension was a rigid axle with coil springs and track bar. Drum brakes were placed on all four corners.
In 1950 a Nash-Healey was entered into the Mille Miglia where it finished respectively in ninth place. It was then entered in the grueling 24-hour of LeMans race where it achieved an impressive fourth place. There were nearly seventy cars that had been entered but when the checkered flag fell, less than thirty remained. It was re-entered in the 1951 LeMans race wearing a coupe body. It finished third in its class and sixth overall. In 1952, it finished third overall and second in its class.
In 1952 the coachwork was handled by Pininfarina. There were only 62 built guaranteeing its exclusivity. A Nash-Healey was entered in the International Concours d'Elegance where it won first place in the Foreign car custom body class. Under the hood was a 252 cubic inline six-cylinder Nash engine that had modifications courteous of Donald Healey. With aluminum heads and 2 SU carburetors, it was capable of producing 140 horsepower.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006
For more information and related vehicles, click hereIn 1950 a Nash-Healey was entered into the Mille Miglia where it finished respectively in ninth place. It was then entered in the grueling 24-hour of LeMans race where it achieved an impressive fourth place. There were nearly seventy cars that had been entered but when the checkered flag fell, less than thirty remained. It was re-entered in the 1951 LeMans race wearing a coupe body. It finished third in its class and sixth overall. In 1952, it finished third overall and second in its class.
In 1952 the coachwork was handled by Pininfarina. There were only 62 built guaranteeing its exclusivity. A Nash-Healey was entered in the International Concours d'Elegance where it won first place in the Foreign car custom body class. Under the hood was a 252 cubic inline six-cylinder Nash engine that had modifications courteous of Donald Healey. With aluminum heads and 2 SU carburetors, it was capable of producing 140 horsepower.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006
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