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Englishman Donald Healey and Nash-Kelvinator Chief George Mason had a chance meeting while crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Elizabeth. They discussed the prospect of collaborating on a sports car. After an agreement was reached, batches of Nash Ambassador six-cylinder engines and three-speed gearboxes with overdrive were shipped to Warwickshire, England. They were then mated with Healey Silverstone chassis and a Panelcraft body of Healey design. Production began for the 1951 model year in December of 1950. Racing versions finished 9th in class in the Mille Miglia and fourth overall at Le Mans. During that first year, just 104 examples were produced, perhaps due to the steep $4,063 price tag.
Mason was not impressed with the styling of the car so he contracted with Italy's Battista 'Pinin' Farina to style the senior Nashes for 1952. He also asked Farina to update the Nash-Healey, too. Steel bodywork replaced aluminum. The price jumped to $5,858, and a total of just 150 were produced. A companion LeMans coupe on a six-inch longer wheelbase was introduced for 1953, yet production remained low with just 162 units built for the model year. Production ended in 1954, after a total of 506 units had been built.
This highly original Nash-Healey has been in the current owner's possession since coming to the United States in March of 2008. It had been found resting in a warehouse in Holland for the better part of 25 years. It is a numbers-matching car, including the original engine. The car was repainted many years ago with the remained of the car still likely all-original.
Power is from a six-cylinder, 234.8 cubic-inch engine offering 125 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive and there are four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2013
Mason was not impressed with the styling of the car so he contracted with Italy's Battista 'Pinin' Farina to style the senior Nashes for 1952. He also asked Farina to update the Nash-Healey, too. Steel bodywork replaced aluminum. The price jumped to $5,858, and a total of just 150 were produced. A companion LeMans coupe on a six-inch longer wheelbase was introduced for 1953, yet production remained low with just 162 units built for the model year. Production ended in 1954, after a total of 506 units had been built.
This highly original Nash-Healey has been in the current owner's possession since coming to the United States in March of 2008. It had been found resting in a warehouse in Holland for the better part of 25 years. It is a numbers-matching car, including the original engine. The car was repainted many years ago with the remained of the car still likely all-original.
Power is from a six-cylinder, 234.8 cubic-inch engine offering 125 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive and there are four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2013
2015 RM Auctions - Paris
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€60,000-€80,000
Sale Price :
USD $83,356 (€ 72,800.00)
2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $94,600
1952 Nash Healey Roadster Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Nash Healey Roadster
(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
1952 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 2204 Sold for USD$82,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1952 Nash-Healey Roadster Chassis#: N2259 Sold for USD$48,237 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
1952 Nash-Healey Roadster Coachwork by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 2217 Sold for USD$74,250 2018 Bonhams : Scottsdale | |
1952 Nash Healey Pininfaria Sold for USD$65,000 2017 Silver Auction - Arizona in January 2017 | |
1952 NASH-HEALEY ROADSTER Chassis#: AZ124140 Sold for USD$69,300 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1952 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 2240 Sold for USD$83,356 2015 RM Auctions - Paris | |
1952 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 2279 Sold for USD$85,250 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | |
1952 NASH-HEALEY ROADSTER Chassis#: AZ124140 Sold for USD$77,000 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
1952 Nash-Healey Roadster Sold for USD$72,600 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1952 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 2240 Sold for USD$94,600 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1952 Nash-Healey Roadster Chassis#: AZ124140 Sold for USD$58,300 2012 Worldwide - The Auburn Auction | |
1952 NASH-HEALEY ROADSTER ROADSTER Chassis#: AZ124140 Sold for USD$56,100 2011 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction | |
1952 NASH-HEALEY LE-MANS ROADSTER Chassis#: 2241 Sold for USD$82,500 2011 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction | |
1952 Nash Healey LeMans Chassis#: 2241 Sold for USD$88,000 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1952 Nash Healey LeMans Sold for USD$74,250 2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction | |
1952 NASH HEALEY ROADSTER Sold for USD$37,950 2004 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2004 | |
1952 Nash-Healey LeMans Sports Racer Sold for USD$176,000 2003 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Nash Healey Roadsters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1952 Nash Healey Roadster's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1952 Nash Healey Roadster | 2016 Mecum : Chicago | $45,000 | |||
1952 Nash Healey Le Mans Convertible | 2245 | 2009 Bonham Les Grandes Marques à Monaco | $80,000 | $120,000 | |
1952 Nash-Healey Roadster | N2130 | 2007 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques a Monaco |
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