1974 Jensen Healey Mk.2

Highlights

• One of only approximately 240 examples believed to remain on the road
• In current ownership since 2012
• Engine rebuilt by Lakeside Engineering in early 2013
• Folder of invoices and paperwork from both current and previous ownership

The Appeal

The Jensen Healey was born of a collaboration between Jensen Motors, Kjell Qvale, and Donald Healey, with its beating heart supplied by Lotus in the form of the 907 twin-cam four-cylinder engine. The Mk2 refined the formula with detail improvements, and with only around 240 examples believed to remain on the road, these are genuinely rare and increasingly appreciated classic sports cars.

This 1974 Mk2 example has benefited from a series of considered mechanical improvements, including a stainless steel exhaust, refurbished steering rack from Martin Roby, four new adjustable dampers, and refreshed front braking components. The body, resprayed in 'Jensen Red' during a late-1980s restoration carried out as an apprentice project by the previous owner, is described as generally sound, though some cosmetic attention is needed at the A pillars, rear quarters, and driver's door trailing edge. The aftermarket cream leather interior and burgundy carpet lend the cabin a distinctive character.
Described by the vendor as a comfortable Grand Tourer that performs best on longer drives, this Jensen Healey presents an appealing opportunity to acquire a rare and hitherto undervalued British classic.

Key Information

• Mileage: 84,564 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder petrol (Lotus 907 twin-cam), four-speed manual
• Paperwork: folder of invoices and relevant paperwork from current and previous ownership

The Detail

• Regularly serviced until approximately four years ago, when it was placed in dry storage and used infrequently
• Original four-speed gearbox retained
• Stainless steel exhaust fitted
• Lotus Eclat air intake box fitted to improve airflow to the carburettors; original air intake setup included in the sale
• Radiator fitted with a modern core and electric fan
• Modern SU fuel pump fitted, supplying the correct PSI at the carburettors
• Fuel tank restored and refitted approximately six years ago
• Refurbished steering rack fitted approximately eight years ago, sourced from Martin Roby
• Four new adjustable Shox dampers fitted
• New front discs and pads fitted; front brake callipers refurbished
• Resprayed from original 'Mustard' to 'Jensen Red' during the late-1980s restoration
• Body described as generally sound with two repair plates on the underside in the footwells
• Some bubbling from the repaint and visible damage to the driver's door trailing edge
• Two cracks at the rear quarter panels, likely due to panel flex
• Cracks and rust at the base of the A pillars, described as a common issue caused by water pooling
• Front bumper has been restored
• Hood is original to the 1980s restoration but may be a Mk1 rather than Mk2; a replacement is available from Don Trimming
• Aftermarket cream leather interior and burgundy carpet, possibly supplied by Rejen in the 1980s
• New insulation added under the carpet approximately three years ago
• All instruments reported as functional; rev counter restored by Speedy Cables
• Horn currently inoperative due to tarnished contacts
• All exterior lights upgraded to LEDs, including headlights
• Boot fitted with a new lining from Rejen
• New seals fitted to the bonnet, passenger door, and boot within the last decade
• New sun shades and windscreen pad installed within the last decade
• Seats require restoration due to degraded foam
• Sale includes collapsed roof cover, tonneau cover, modern waterproof full cover, modern jack and wheel brace

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