1951 Healey Abbott Drophead Coupe

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Contact SellerSee our other listingsPrint this listing 1951 Healey Abbott Drophead Coupe Year: 1951 Make: Austin Healey Model: All Models VIN: B1815 Mileage: 79826 Transmission: Manual Engine: 4 Cylinder Exterior Color: Other Interior Color: Tan Title: Clear Photos Contact Us Vantage Sportscars. Inc. 6956 Edgewater Drive. Suite 306 Orlando. FL 32810Call Us Today(407) 298-5010Ask ForMikeAsk Us A Question Description Rare. drophead HealeyAbbott awakened after 37 years of storage. Chassis B1815 was the first one made out of only 77. This first Healey Abbott was displayed on the Healey stand at the1950 Earls Court Motor Show in London. It has original British license plates. British log book shows two owners since new. This is a complete. rare Healey four passenger drophead that needs a full restoration. It has an all aluminum body. good frame. original 2. 43cc Riley motor (motor does spin freely). original leather interior with Walnut trim. original spats. tools. hand crank. jack. and Riley Workshop Manual. Here is an excerpt from the book The Healey Book: A Complete History of the Healey Marque by Bill Emerson that speaks to the design and interior appointments: “From the beginning. the Abbott was designed with the wealthy buyer in mind. Abbott had been involved in providing custom coach work since October 1929 making bodies for Aston Martin. Bentley. Daimler. Rolls Royce and other high-priced automobiles”. It goes on to say “The construction of the Abbott followed the traditional coach building method of an ash frame with aluminum body panels. The roof mechanism was a patented design developed by Abbott that allowed very precise fitting while maintaining an ease of operation. Interior appointments were a combination of leather and wool with walnut on the dashboard and door caps. The driver and passenger were provided with individual leather seats both wide and comfortable while the rear seat passengers were provided with a bench seat including centre armrest. Furnishings such as window winders. door handles. striker-plate mechanisms and windscreen trim were all completed in high grade chrome plating. ” This is a very special Healey not normally found in the US. Recently. the first Nash Healey sold for $500. 00 at auction. It might be a lot of work but there would be financial rewards at the end. For more information call Mike at Vantage Sportscars 407. 620. 6295. Chassis # B1815Engine # B228BRegistration # LXH814Mileage 79. 26 Warranty Information This vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Terms and Conditions Vantage Sportscars. Inc. is a Licensed Florida Auto Dealer since 1987. We believe that good communication is vital for the buyer and seller in an online auction. For this reason we ask that if you have questions about the car you email or phone us to get the information you need before you bid. If you are the winning bidder. we ask that you contact us within 24 hours of the close of the auction. We need to get information from you for the Bill of Sale and we will need to give you some information so that you can render your full payment for the vehicle within 3 business days. We have experience selling cars worldwide and will assist you with shipping and transport arrangements or quotes if needed. Fee and Tax Information:Full payment must be received within 3 days of auction close. If you have questions about this listing. please email or call before bidding. Your bid is your commitment to buy. please bid accordingly. About Us Vantage Sportscars. Inc. is a licensed Florida auto dealership specializing in collectible vintage sports cars and has been in business since 1987. We have been selling cars on Ebay since 1998 and have sold cars throughout the United States. nbsp;Canada. the UK. Netherlands. and Japan just to name a few. Vantage is co-owned and operated by Michael Gendreau and Donald Miller. See our other listings