Vehicle Description
Sure, it's an ultra sharp looking vintage roadster, but this 1964
Austin Healey Sebring 5000/MX is even more than that. It's carrying
a welcome surprise under its hood - a V8 that equips it with
outstanding acceleration, as well as a number of other upgrades to
provide a more modern ride and precise handling to go along with
its abundance of British charm.
The red paint draped over exterior is a vibrant shade, and a recent
multi-stage detail has brought out its best, so this classic now
has a silky smooth texture to go along with its even pigmentation.
The fiberglass body just underneath provides this roadster with an
outstanding power to weight ratio and from all appearances, it's in
great alignment, with no sagging at the mid-point and good lines
and precise gaps between body panels. This '64 has a really nice
stance, with wheels set just a slight bit outward - not to the
point of being distracting, but just enough to provide a slightly
more aggressive appearance. It's got a very pleasing look from the
front, with its oval front grille, wide set headlights and compact
hood. The front pillars bracketing the windshield are really sharp.
Step around to the side and you can see its nicely flared fender
wells that match very nicely with the wider offset of the
tires.
The gray vinyl interior features a pair of rally-inspired bucket
seats that provide a nice amount of support during more inspired
driving - and no doubt the temptation for such driving is
definitely there. There's a very nice looking Grant GT steering
wheel sitting on the column which is allowing enough legroom
underneath to avoid the cramped experience some other competitors
leave you with. Farther forward, the dash area is great, with a
full complement of VDO gauges recessed into its woodgrain
instrument panel and a dash pad above with no cracks in sight. At
the center is an Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo that combines with speakers
situated just behind the seating, as well as a 6-CD changer and amp
mounted in the trunk for a great audio experience. The trunk itself
shows a very solid condition, with clean gray carpeting lining its
floor.
Nestled into the tapered engine compartment is a 302 cubic inch
Ford V8 that equips this compact ride with an abundance of power.
It wears a 4-barrel Demon carb and Holley intake manifold under its
chrome air cleaner and is in great form, starting right up with a
turn of the ignition. The drivetrain is rounded out by a 3-speed
automatic C4 transmission and an 8" Ford rear end whose use in
vintage Mustangs over the years confirms its ability to handle V8
power. Furthering the Ford aftermarket theme, a Mustang II front
suspension has also been added, affording not only an improved
ride, but also power rack and pinion steering that eliminates the
play often found in vintage steering boxes, as well as front disc
brakes. The set of stylish 14" spoked wheels with their Pirelli
tires are surrounded nicely by their wheel wells and provide just
the right vintage finish. Below, the undercarriage components
appear to be very solid and straight.
Light weight combined with ample power has always been a formula
for fun behind the wheel, and this Austin Healey Sebring 5000/MX
adds plenty of classic style into the mix. Call today!