1973 Jensen-Healey Mk I

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In 1967, the enduring collaboration between Austin and the Donald Healey Motor Company, known as Austin-Healey, reached its conclusion after a fruitful 15 year tenure. With newfound freedom to pursue his automotive visions, Healey embarked on crafting a new sports car to be assembled by Jensen Motors in West Bromwich, England. The Jensen-Healey as it would become known, used a unitary body along with steering and suspension components from Vauxhall, brakes from Triumph, and a four-speed transmission from Sunbeam. A number of engine suppliers were considered before Colin Chapman of Lotus volunteered his new Type 907 twin-cam inline-four engine similar to the unit used in the Lotus Elite. These elements came together to form a potent package for the period, with the 2.0-liter Lotus engine delivering 145 horsepower while the Triumph TR6 only offered 105 and the MG MGB just 80. It also looked unlike any other British roadster of the day, through its absence of a front grille and its prominent front bumper. Despite being faster and prettier than its competitors, the Jensen-Healey's relatively expensive $4,795 price tag meant that just over 10,500 were produced in total, making them rare and collectible classic British roadsters today.

Highlights 

• Offered from The SoCal Collection

• 2.0-liter twin-cam Lotus 907 inline-four topped with dual Stromberg carburetors 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in white with a black vinyl soft top 

• 13 inch alloy wheels mounted with Dayton Quadra SE tires 

• This 1973 Jensen-Healey Mk I is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 60,450 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Black-accented bumpers 

• Driver’s-side exterior rearview mirror 

• Vent windows 

• AM/FM/cassette stereo 

• Wood-grained interior trim 

• Dual padded sun visors 

• Heater 

• Analog Smiths clock 

• Locking glove compartment 

• Cigarette lighter 

• Chrome fuel filler cap 

• Dual exhaust outlets 

• Front disc brakes 

Known Imperfections 

• Some minor paint flaws noticeable in areas upon close inspection 

• Minor signs of wear are present in some areas of the interior 

• Soft top rear window is aged and yellowed 

• Aged tires show cracks 

• Rust spots noted on the rockers and pinch weld seams 

• Paint crack on the right front wheel arch 

• Wheel center caps are faded 

Included 

• Black vinyl boot cover 

Ownership History

The consignor reportedly acquired this 1973 Jensen-Healey Mk I in 2020.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.  

Contact: Jakob Greisen Phone: 415.480.9028 email: jgreisen@hagerty.com