Healey Silverstone
Keith Riddington
Director Astonfinder & Classicmobilia. Assisting Classic Car owners and buyers. Locating and inspecting Classic Cars
The Healey Silverstone was a sports car produced by the British manufacturer Healey from 1949 to 1950. It was named after the famous Silverstone racing circuit in England and was designed as a high-performance sports car that could compete with the best in the world.?
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The History of the Healey Silverstone?
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The Healey Silverstone was the brainchild of Donald Healey, a British rally driver and automotive engineer who had previously worked for Triumph and Riley. Healey founded his own company, Donald Healey Motor Company, in 1945 and set about creating a range of sports cars that would capture the public's imagination.?
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The Silverstone was first unveiled at the London Motor Show in 1949, and it caused a sensation. The car was sleek, sporty, and highly advanced for its time, with a lightweight aluminum body, independent suspension, and a powerful 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine.?
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Despite its impressive performance, the Healey Silverstone was priced affordably at just under ￡1,000, which made it accessible to a wider audience than many of its more expensive rivals.?
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Design and Specifications of the Healey Silverstone?
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The Healey Silverstone was designed to be a high-performance sports car that could hold its own against the top racers of its day. It featured a lightweight aluminum body that was both aerodynamic and strong, with sleek lines and a long hood that emphasized its speed and power.?
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Under the hood, the Healey Silverstone was powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 104 horsepower, which was more than enough to propel the car to a top speed of around 110 mph. The engine was paired with a four-speed manual transmission that allowed the driver to make the most of the car's power and speed.?
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The Healey Silverstone also featured sophisticated independent suspension, which provided excellent handling and control, even at high speeds. The car's brakes were also advanced for their time, with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.?
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Legacy of the Healey Silverstone?
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The Healey Silverstone was a groundbreaking sports car that set new standards for performance and design. It was praised for its speed, handling, and affordability, and it quickly became a favorite of enthusiasts and racers alike.?
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Unfortunately, production of the Healey Silverstone was limited, with only around 100 units built between 1949 and 1950. Nevertheless, the car's legacy lived on, and it inspired a whole generation of sports cars that followed in its footsteps.?
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Today, the Healey Silverstone is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, and it remains one of the most iconic sports cars of its era. Its sleek lines, powerful engine, and unique character continue to captivate and inspire car enthusiasts around the world.?
This Car
This ponticular Healey Silverstone is chassis number D21 lightly?restored and fitted with a E series Aluminum body for the extra leg room for driver and passenger.?
The car is in outstanding condition restored and prepared by the world renown Healey specialist and experts, Classic Restorations.?
The car is FIA documented and Mille Miglia registered and ready to go.?
https://www.classicmobilia.com/showroom/10675656-healey-silverstone/
Keith
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