Nash-Healey Pininfarina Roadster, 1953 | € 148.000,--

Nash-Healey Pininfarina Roadster, year 1953. Chassis (VIN) number 2321, engine number NHA 1336, Pininfarina body number 11 927. Finished in crème white combined with a red leather interior and matching red carpeting. Black canvas hood cover. This gorgeous Nash-Healey Pininfarina Roadster was sold new in the United States and is said to have been owned by American businessman, governor and politician Mitt Romney. His father, George Romney, worked for Nash-Kelvinator during the period when Nash was associated with the Nash-Healey sports car, and he served as CEO of American Motors from 1954 until 1962. The Nash-Healey features a 140 bhp Nash Ambassador straight-six engine, a Healey-designed chassis, and a body styled and built by Pininfarina, blending American power with European styling and roadholding. The Nash-Healey gained popularity for its combination of performance, luxury and exclusivity. Today, the Pininfarina-bodied cars are regarded as some of the most handsome roadsters of the 1950s. This example was restored in the United States in the past. The restoration was beautifully executed, as evidenced by the straight bodywork, the excellent door and panel fit, and the solid undercarriage. The paintwork and chrome trim remain in beautiful condition, and the leather interior presents wonderfully, showing only slight signs of previous use. The hood folds away neatly behind the folding seat back. The dashboard is detailed with beautifully designed instruments, uniform black control knobs, and the original chrome-trimmed radio. The elegant windscreen frame complements the crème white bodywork perfectly, giving occupants a genuine 1950s motoring experience. The Nash-Healey offers a unique driving experience, thanks to its well-balanced Healey-designed chassis and suspension, combined with the powerful American straight-six engine mated to the Nash overdrive transmission, which automatically shifts into fourth gear under normal driving conditions. The Nash-Healey is a superb and comfortable cruiser with impressive roadholding qualities for its era. The currently fitted vintage-style cross-ply tyres do not fully do the car justice. Modern radial tyres would improve the roadholding, braking and steering feel considerably. The 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pininfarina is a highly sought-after collector's car, of which only 153 examples were built for the 1953 model year. In total, only 506 Nash-Healey cars were produced. The car is fitted with wire wheels shod with whitewall tyres, and it comes complete with side screens and a tonneau cover. This is a wonderful example displaying splendid original details. A strong driver in very good condition, ready to be enjoyed to the fullest!

This Nash-Healey is for sale at Classic Job.
Price: € 148.000, -.

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