1953 AUSTIN HEALEY

Chris and Dan Everard are third generation Austin-Healey specialists. Their father, Jon, established JME Healeys in 1978 and since then, JME have led the way in Austin-Healey restoration and competition preparation. The family’s passion for and commitment to the marque is perhaps best illustrated by the fact that in 2008 they chose to buy the now virtually derelict original Cape Works and restore the buildings with the same amount of attention to detail that they lavish on their 'Big Healey' restorations.

The concept for this ‘Cape Works’ restoration was straightforward: produce a Healey that was true to the spirit of the original Hundred that delivered race-car performance with road-going reliability. A tribute to the early aluminium-bodied cars styled by Gerry Coker, the JME car combines modern engineering and historic looks with exceptional attention to detail.

The build of this example commenced in 2017 and completed in 2019 with a specification that included:

Beautifully presented, this Healey remains in left-hand drive and is finished in an understated metallic blue with black leather seats featuring competition detailing throughout and sitting on 72-spoke chrome plated wire wheels. Offered from a private collector, this unique Healey represents a rare opportunity to acquire a virtually new 'Hundred' expertly prepared by a company whose name is synonymous with the marque, assembled with the best components, and the benefit of over 40 years’ expertise.