Seller has Owned this AH since 1970, Engine Professionally Rebuilt, Body Restored & Paint, Know History since it was only 3 years old and bought from a local lady. Professional servicing & Records (see over 250 pictures & documents on Auto Connection website)(current title dated 9-4-1970)
Owner has enjoyed on nice days since 1970 after purchased from a local lady. As somewhat of a hobby, he has diligently stayed on top of mechanical and cosmetic needs to keep this “Big Healey” young looking, running top notch, and reliable. Engine rebuild, body restore, paint, floor pans & supports restored, chrome as needed. Current owner has had no accidents in 53 years.
(see over 250 pictures & documents on Auto Connection website)(current title dated 9-4-1970)( Owner believes 116k miles to be correct)
DETAILS OF CAR:
Overdrive
Heater
Convertible Top with Boot
CD player in dash
Michelin Radials- Red Line
Chrome Wire Wheels – 72 Spoke
Factory style Battery Cut Off Switch
RESTORATION- GENERAL CHRONOLOGY (Major events only)
1970 Current Owner Purchased 9-4-1970 and still on his original title
1986 Body Restoration and new top installed
1992 Engine rebuild including, bore & hone .030, line hone, valve job, turn crank, assemble complete motor
2002 Major servicing as needed (see pics of docs)
2012 Body maint, touch up, install refinished chrome, wet sand & buff, hand polish & detail including engine compartment
2014-2016 Major servicing as needed (see pics of docs)( approx. 114k miles)
Paint
Paint finish was very expertly performed, very smooth, very shiny
Color Matches well all around
Do not see any imperfections in the paint application itself, no obvious scratches
Very professionally completed and polished so we don’t see orange peal along edges
Couple of nicks in front from normal road wear but very minimum showing, owner must have been careful to not follow others to close. Also a nick by left door and a brush touch up by RR snap (see pics)
Body
The body is impressively correct and straight, actually mostly laser straight (see all pics)
Fits and gaps around hood, trunk, doors, and other painted body panels all seem even and appropriately aligned (see pics)(including those of individual panels)
Note- we have inspected body closely over a couple of days in overcast, bright sun, and LED lighting.
Magnetic paint gauge
We took a couple random approx. readings on each steel painted panel of car. The hood and trunk surrounding panels are typically of a non steel material so we could not obtain readings
Readings were typical of what we often see on expertly performed, very straight, show paint quality restorations with material readings of 15 mils and above
Upper side and top panels seemed to have very similar magnetic pull with lower rockers and fenders reading slightly lighter pull
Interior
With the bright lighting we had lots of reflection and a blueish cast on the seating pictures and so the pictures with shading shows the true coloring of seat materials and other interior details
Interior fabrics, materials, seat coverings, door panels, are all in nice condition and don’t show a lot of exposure to the outside (see pics)
Addition front and rear speakers were installed for improved sound with upgraded CD player
Rear storage fold down will not operate with added rear speakers in place
Front seat belts are installed (see pics)
Steering wheel covering makes for comfortable usage and has minimum wear
No headliner or sun visors FYI / Has Austin Healey floor mats for a finished look
There are a few nicks in the backs of the drivers and passenger seat (see pics)
Engine Bay
Generally appears to be mostly as designed new with periodic detailing and maintenance items as needed
Engine Rebuilt Professionally- See documents (somewhere after 84k per earlier docs)
Cowl Tags in place- See pics
Same Engine purchased with in 1970 (no Engine tag)
Trunk
Finished with proper shaped flooring and back panels for a nice appearance (see pics)
Contains battery box cover along with original style cut off switch
Owner drove locally and preferred the extra room afforded without carrying a spare tire and tools(no longer have possession of)
Tires and Wheels
Tires are Michelin X Red Stripe Tube Type Radials / Made in France
185 X 15 size of all 4 tires
DOT (see pics)
Tires don’t appear to have cracking or damage to outside walls (see pics)
LR tire has a very light scuff on outside
Tread Depth approx 6/32 on all 4 (on car)
Wheels are very reflective and we don’t see any noticeable Corrosion / spinners as typical show slightly more wear / wheels themselves appear like that of a couple year old vehicle
Between spokes could be even further detailed for competitive showing
Chassis
Please see pictures as the best way to properly understand condition
We have driveway pics and rack shots of underside (see pics on website)
Owner has typically only driven car on nice dry days with little exception
Frame itself seems solid without rust perforation
The bottom side has not been covered with any aftermarket rust proofing substance and so you can inspect it in it’s natural state mostly
Floors, rockers, and supports have been professionally restored with metal and panels with a material covering (see bills). We do not see any current rust perforation (see pics & documents)
some newer components in front suspension and brake lining
Slight seepage engine, trans, rear end, rear shocks. Owner indicated you do see an occasional drip of oil (see pics)
Mechanical
Head lights operate
High and Low beam setting operating
Parking lights operate
Windshield wipers operate
Turn signals operate front & back / left & right
Tail lights operate
Brake lights operate
Window cranks operate on both sides
fuel gauge operates per owner
Oil pressure operates / registering about 50lbs idling cold
Water Temp gauge operates
Speedometer, odometer, & tachometer operate
Horn operates
Choke operates
Fan motor operates
Temp and defrost levers seem OK / could use lube
CD player (only) operates
Emergency brake operates and holds
Overdrive operates
Misc
In the pictures you will find included with the sale, 4 quarts of the oil used, 2 oil filters, Zenith carb oil(couple drops once in a while), Moss parts catalog, workshop manual, drivers hand book, and a few extra parts
Test Drive
Engine seems to start quickly with slight choking required when engine is cold. When warmed up, engine fires quickly with no choke. As typical choke requires a little adjustment if driving when still cold
Chad & owner went for about a 15 mile ride. Chad drove back about the last 4 miles
Driving is very smooth, fairly quiet and car feels solid.
Braking is smooth and stops straight without notice of pulling or pulsation
Steering tracks straight on a level road (not pulling) and operates smoothly on a full left to right turning
Clutch operates smoothly and seems to engage at correct pedal position with no chatter
Transmission seems to shifts well into and out of each of 4 forward gears and reverse. 1st gear is not synchronized with these cars.
With the 6 cylinder torque and smooth operating clutch, it makes starting off from a stop and driving very user friendly
Owner states that engine, clutch, trans, rear end, brakes, or otherwise drive train seems to be working as was designed to
heater and defrost cables need lubed and soft top front hold downs need adjusted slightly
