Vehicle Description
Rare 1973 Jensen-Healey Mk I Convertible in Blue over a Black
Interior. Black Soft Top with Boot Cover. This fine example, built
on December 21, 1972, is 1 of just 3,356 Mk I versions produced.
Odometer shows 72,589 miles (thought to be correct and original).
Powered by a factory installed high-revving (7,000rpm redline)
Lotus Type 907 Dual Over-Head Camshaft (DOHC) 2.0-Litre/145hp
16-Valve 4-Cylinder Racing-Derived Engine. Dual Side-Draft Stomberg
Carburettors. 4-Speed Manual Trans. Rack & Pinion Steering. Live
Rear Axle. Power Front Disc Brakes. Cast Aluminum Wheels. This very
early-production car has the notable absence of a passenger side
door lock. Full Instrumentation and Center Console. Real
Faux-Woodgrain Trim. Bucket Seats in Excellent Condition.
Period-style aftermarket Kraco tape deck. A very attractive and
very original first-year production Jensen-Healey. Multiple show
winner, trophies go with car. This fabulous convertible is a blast
to drive and draws attention and approval everywhere it goes. We
encourage you to drop by our showroom and see this one for
yourself, as it may be the finest example you'll see in person.
These cars are becoming scarce, experts estimate less than 1,000
remain worldwide and they are especially difficult to find in this
car's outstanding and highly original condition. Being a
convertible two-seater sports car from a prestige car builder, the
Jensen Healey scores highly as a collectible car. Add some British
roadster flair to your garage today.With the demise of the
Austin-Healey 3000, Donald Healey opened discussions with Jensen
Motors, who had built the bodies for Healey's Austin-Healey cars.
Designed by Healey and built by Jensen, the Jensen-Healey roadster
was launched at the 1972 Geneva Motor Show as a fast, luxurious and
competent convertible sports car, it was positioned in the market
between the Triumph TR6 and the Jaguar E-Type.The car possessed
roughly the same dimensions as other smallish British sports cars,
though it was quite unique in appearance. The 50/50 weight balance
achieved by the use of the all alloy Lotus 907 engine led to
universal praise as having excellent handling. Suspension was
simple but effective with double wishbone and coil springs at the
front, and a live rear axle with trailing arms and coils at the
rear. Brakes consisted of discs at the front and drums at the rear.
In total 10,503 (10 prototypes, 3,347 Mk.1 and 7,146 Mk.2) were
produced by Jensen Motors Ltd. in West Bromwich, England. Early
cars, such as this car, are more desirable due to the smaller
bumpers.For more information on this 1973 Jensen-Healey Mk I
Convertible, or any of our 100+ Exotic, Sports, and Special
Interest cars always in our inventory, contact one of our friendly
and knowledgeable sales consultants or feel free to stop by our
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