HMC MK1V Sports

Electric Windows,Front Spot Lights,Alpine Stereo,15'' Chrome Wire Wheels,Black Mohair Soft Top,Folding Roof,Boot Rack,Mohair Hood Cover,Top Tinted Windscreen,Leather Trim,Front Disc Brakes,Rear Disc Brakes,Front Fog Lights,5 Speed Manual transmission,Battery Cut-Off Switch,Fuel Injection,Hydraulic brakes,Limited Slip Differential,Power Assisted Steering,Rear Wheel Drive,Gear Lock System,Power Assisted Brakes,Immobiliser,The Holmes Motor Company was founded in 1984 by brothers Graham and Peter Holmes in Stroud, Gloucestershire and they started building their new car which was inspired by the Austin Healey 3000. Although the body shape was very similar to the original Healey, the car was an extremely capable modern sports car in its own right and was widely regarded as the finest in its class, so much so that Geoffrey Healey endorsed it himself and the new car would have been launched with the blessing of the Healey family had it not been for a trademark dispute with Jensen in 1989 preventing them from using the Healey name. Despite this draw back, the 'HMC MKIV' as it was named, had excellent reviews from magazines such as Motor Sport and Performance Car and it was featured on Top Gear in March 1996 by Quentin Wilson who said ‘No Austin-Healey was ever this well built’ and specialist sports car manufacturers like Lotus and TVR should take a long, hard look at the HMC to see how it really should be done.’ The motoring press agreed that this car was far more than an homage to the Austin Healey 3000 and only 167 MKIV cars were built by the Holmes brothers before production ceased in 1999 due to parts supply issues. This beautiful HMC MK1V - Chassis No: SA904943GTURT0080 is No 80 of only 167 produced by the Holmes Motor Company and it is finished in Signal Red with Black Leather trim piped in Red, Black carpets and over-mats, a Black Mohair Soft Top, burr walnut dashboard with Smiths instruments and it has the customary all-aluminium Rover 3947cc 190bhp V8 Engine coupled to a Five Speed Gearbox and driving through an aluminium Differential, Independent front and rear Suspension, factory fitted Immobiliser and Gear Lock System, Power Assisted Brakes, Stainless Steel Exhaust System and 15'' Chrome Wire Wheels. It was sold new by All Electric Garages Group in Birmingham - as they all were, and it was first registered on 16th September 1996 to a GP in Scotland. He kept the car for 3 years before selling it in February 1999 to a Fireman in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Two years later in May 2001 it was acquired by BBC Radio One DJ and presenter Mike Smith and he also kept the car for 3 years before we sold it for him to the well known Historic racer Barrie 'Whizzo' Williams in July 2004. Barrie always raved about how good these HMC's were and it was displayed at many events during his 4 years of ownership and we sold it for him to the current owner in March 2008 when it had covered 38,804 Miles from new. It has now covered 40,221 miles and has been maintained meticulously to an excellent standard by various specialists including Graham Holmes of the Holmes Motor Company and it was last fully serviced, MOT'd and recommissioned by Graham Holmes in August 2024 after being in storage for a few years. Works also included new Brake Hoses and Brake Fluid, new rear Brake Discs and Pads, front Brake Pads and new rear damper bushes to name but a few and at a cost of £2,152. It comes with all its original books and manual, road test reports, All Electric Garages literature, old Tax Discs, Service & MOT Invoices, V5 Registration certificates, MOT Certificates, original HMC literature and a copy of the signed accolade from Geoffrey Healey - copies shown in the documents at the bottom of this advert . This example really is beautiful and HMC's really do need to be seen in the flesh and driven to fully appreciate just how well they were built and how good they are to drive and own! Upon sale the car will come with a new MOT and our own customer care package including a 55-point pre-delivery inspection and 6 months mechanical breakdown Parts & Labour Warranty which can be upgraded and extended at additional cost if required. Car on display @ our showrooms in Mortlake, South West London. NB: Classic Chrome Ltd make every effort to ensure that the information in this advertisement is accurate and all statements as to provenance and condition are given as opinions only. When describing any car that is more than 20 years old, we sometimes have to rely on the car’s history file and any information provided by the previous owner(s). This information in passed on in good faith and is therefore not purported to be a statement of fact. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the condition and fitness for use of the vehicle. This does not affect your statutory rights.