1973 Jensen-Healey MK 1

Highlights

• Comprehensive restoration work since 2019
• MOT till May 2026 with no advisories
• Possible ex-demonstration vehicle with 'EA' registration plate from West Bromwich
• Heritage certificate and factory build sheet included
• Inspected by a Jensen specialist who confirmed very good condition

The Appeal

The Jensen Healey Mark 1 was a novel concept, combining Jensen's flair for design and motor body building with the racing pedigree of Lotus.
This 1973 example is an exciting find for its possible heritage as an ex-demonstration vehicle, evidenced by its 'EA' registration plate from the West Bromwich area that appears in current Jensen publications.
Since 2019, the current owner has invested significantly in mechanical restoration and maintenance, ensuring this classic performs as well as it presents. With a heritage certificate, factory build sheet, and specialist assessment confirming its good condition, this Jensen Healey offers an opportunity to own a well-documented and meticulously maintained piece of British motoring history.
The vendor says:
"This is the first Jensen Healey I have owned, and I wanted to restore it as best as I could to its original factory spec and believe I have achieved this. This year, a Jensen Specialist was in the area to purchase a Jensen Interceptor and came in to inspect my car. He told me the car was in very good condition and believed that this particular car may have been an ex-demo, as the registration plate 'EA' was used in the West Bromwich area. And many of the current publications regarding Jensens showed the 'EA' number."

History and Paperwork

• 12 former registered keepers with the current owner purchasing the vehicle in 2019
• MOT passed in May 2025 with no advisories
• Exempt from MOT and road tax
• Comprehensive service history folder containing receipts, heritage certificate, and a copy of factory build sheet
• Approximately 4,000 miles covered since 2019
• Dry stored daily
• Inspected by a Jensen specialist who indicated the car is in very good condition
• New interior fitted in 2018 with receipts available

The Condition

• Exceedingly well-presented throughout
• Restored to a high standard and period-correct specifications
• Bodywork presents in very good condition with only one or two minor marks, we are told
• Underside WaxOyled annually
• Convertible roof looks well-fitting and in very good condition
• Interior appears in very good condition
• Original front and rear Jensen rubber mats included
• Original vinyl roof fits well but shows signs of age

The Mechanics

• 2.0-litre Lotus twin-cam four-cylinder engine
• Four-speed manual transmission
• Well-presented engine bay

Recent mechanical work includes:

• New clutch
• New timing belt
• Tappets set
• Refurbished carburettors
• New coil, plugs, and ignition leads

Extensive restoration work since 2019, including:

• Engine removed
• Cylinder head refurbished
• Tappets shimmed
• New timing belt fitted
• Dellorto carburettors completely stripped and rebuilt with new service kits
• Engine bay detailed to factory original specification
• New radiator installed
• New rear drive shaft bearings
• New clutch
• New rear brakes
• New steering joints
• Boot interior detailed
• Paintwork refurbished

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