1953 Nash-Healy Roadster

253 CID OHV "Dual Jetfire" Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Dual Side-Draft Carburetors
140 BHP at 4,000 RPM
3-Speed Manual Gearbox with Overdrive (not connected)
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Independent Front Suspension
Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

*One of Only 162 Pininfarina-Bodied Examples Built in 1953
*Full Rotisserie Mechanical and Interior Restoration
*Le Mans-Campaigned Jetfire Engine
*Exciting Entry for Shows and Concours

THE NASH-HEALEY

The Nash-Healey was first conceived mid-ocean on the RMS Queen Elizabeth, by Donald Healey and Nash-Kelvinator, two entrepreneurial automakers, who found themselves at the same dinner table with a similar vision. The result was a luxury two-seater sports car that was launched to showcase the Nash marque. The original iteration mated a hand-crafted European chassis and body with the prestigious Nash Ambassador drivetrain and the prototype debuted at the Paris Motor Show in September, 1950. Production began in 1951 and within the year, Pininfarina was tasked to refine the styling and subassembly commenced in Italy. Most notably, in 1952 a stripped-down aluminum-bodied version successfully campaigned on the international circuit, finishing third in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The following year the roadster was launched with innovative inboard headlights, and the now famed 'Le-Mans Dual Jetfire Ambassador Six' engine, so named for its success on the fabled track. Production continued for four years until 1954, when the Nash-Healey was retired and became a highly-sought collector's item.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Only 506 Nash-Healey's were produced in all, and this car is one of just 162 built in 1953. Delivered to Southern California, the car was purchased in 1976 by David Martin, who repaired the car and used it as his daily driver until about 1990 when it was placed in storage.
In 2014 - the car emerged from hibernation and a rotisserie-style restoration commenced. The unibody was taken down to bare metal and any lead filler was replaced with resin and then completed in Pininfarina Red with a cream leather interior. The suspension, engine, transmission and instruments were rebuilt, according to original specification. The steering wheel and radio were restored by specialists and the brightwork replated. The car received a new wheels, tires and bearings, plus new carpet, leather upholstery, windshield, lap belts and top. The entire project took over four years to complete and in 2018, this fabulous Nash-Healey won a Merit Award at the Ironstone Concours d'Elegance, California.
Nash-Healeys are scarce – but a Nash-Healey in this condition is positively rare. With only 200 miles on the rebuilt engine and stunning eye appeal, this amazing Pininfarina design is a superb example of the Donald Healey legend and an exciting contender for shows and concours.