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Austin Healey Other (1951)
for sale

Price: US $26,500.00

Description:

1951 Healey Abbott --- Rare, drop head Healey Abbott. Presently in running condition and driving condition. Chassis B1815 was the first one made out of only 77. This first Healey Abbott was displayed on the Healey stand at the 1950 Earls Court Motor Show in London. It still has its original British license plates. British log book shows 2 owners since new. It has an all aluminum body which was recently stripped. Good frame. Original 2, 443 cc Riley motor that starts easily and runs quiet. Excellent compression on all cylinders. Original leather interior with walnut trim, original seats, tools, hand crank, jack, and Riley Workshop manual.
The Abbott was mentioned in the book The Healey Book: A Complete History of the Healey Marque by Bill Emerson that speaks to the design and interior appointments. Here is an excerpt: From the beginning, the Abbott was designed with the wealthy buyer in mind. Abbott had been involved in providing custom coach work since October 1929 making bodies for Aston Martin, Bentley, Daimler, Rolls Royce, and other high-priced automibiles. It goes on to say The construction of the Abbott followed the traditional coach building method of an ash frame with aluminum body panels. The roof mechanism was a patented design developed by Abbott that allowed very precise fitting while maintaining ease of operation. Interior appointments were a combination of leather and wool with walnut on the dashboard and door cappings. The driver and passenger were provided with individual leather seats both wide and comfortable while the rear seat passengers were provided with a bench seat including center armrest. Furnishings such as window winders, door handles, striker plate mechanisms and windscreen trim were all completed in high grade chrome plating. This is a very rare, special Healey that needs to be finished.
I had met and talked with Donald Healey many times when he visited the US in the 80's. He was a fascinating man with interesting early cars before the Austin Healey.
Chassis #B1815Engine #B228BRegistration #LXH81479, 826 KMFor more information call Mike at Vantage Sportscars 407.298.5010 or cell 407.620.6295.

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