Vehicle Description
STK 2555 1973 Jensen-Healey MKI
The Jensen-Healey is a British roadster that was manufactured from
1972 through 1976. It was positioned in the market between the
Triumph TR-6 and the Jaguar E-Type. A total of 10,500 roadsters
were produced by Jensen Motors Ltd. Our partially restored 1973
Jensen-Healey MK-1 has been well cared for by the current owner for
the last 15 years. The heart of the Jensen-Healey is the Lotus
designed '907' engine. This 2.0L DOHC all-alloy engine was the
first modern 4-valve engine to be mass-produced on an assembly
line. It incorporates all the mechanical advancements of Lotus
racing technology, but gives a wide, usable power band for the
street. The motor in this car is a later version of the '907' that
utilizes improved rubber crank seals in order to solve earlier oil
leak problems. (The owner has the original engine and it is
included in the sale.) The installed '907' engine was completely
rebuilt (2006) and was equipped with Euro-version cams for improved
performance. Fuel is provided by a pair of European spec Dell'Orto
side-draft carburetors and an aftermarket exhaust header was added.
These performance upgrades should have conservatively added 20bhp
and greatly improved throttle response over the original 144bhp US
version. Power is transmitted through a 4-speed all-synchromesh
manual gearbox. Suspension is simple, but effective. A double
wishbone/coil set-up is utilized at the front and a live axle with
trailing arms/coils in the rear. Power-assisted brakes consist of
Girling Type 14 discs at the front and drums at the rear. A set of
13" factory alloy wheels mount BFG Comp T/A radial tires. The body
of the Jensen-Healey was refinished in a shade of Red that appears
very close to the original color. It is still in very good nick.
There is evidence of some minor rust in a few spots. The black
vinyl interior was also refreshed in 1991 and a manually operated
soft-top is in good condition. This Jensen-Healey roadster has been
well cared for, runs great and is ready for your next import
cruise-in. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".
