This 1974 Jensen Healey MKII happens to be visiting here at They Might Be Racing. It's presently for sale by it's owner for $4,000.
I've assessed the car and here's what I see:
Engine, Suspension and overall body in very good shape. Car runs and drives really well. There are a couple oil leaks, but nothing suprising for a british car of this vintage. The following has been uprated/upgraded on the car:
- Heavy duty suspension with aftermarket sway bars and Spax shocks.
- Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition upgrade in place of original breaker points.
- Heavy duty urethane transmission mount.
- Aftermarket upgraded trunk carpeting and side panels.
Recent work:
- New high quality multilayer convertible top
- New cam belt and belt tensioner bearings.
- Rebuilt brake master cylinder
- Replaced driver's front brake caliper with rebuilt one from Delta MS
- Replaced rear transmission seal
- New passengers side motor mount
- Replaced exhaust header gaskets.
Now, on to what's wrong with it: There's a large (2" diameter) pain chip on the boot lid. Fairly easy to fill/color match. The interior was custom done, and still looks good except for some tears in the seats. The floorboards on driver and passenger side need replacing (which is *very* common). There's a crack in the exhaust header and it needs to be replaced (best option is the upgraded Delta one).
For the price, and a few weekends (or a winter as the folks up north work on things) of work you could have a very nice daily driver. I've not seen a decently driveable JH in this price range that didn't require significant work in a long time.
I have no financial interest in this car, just helping our a peer.
Contact information: Please E-mail or call with any questions or to get additional high resolution detail photos. Steve (678) 429-5837 or (480) 275-8324
Cheers!
Jody
