Healey Silverstone (1950)Coordinates 43.9398469,12.4468378
Picture dated May 2009
The Healey Silverstone is an open two-seater road / racing sports car that was made by Donald Healey Motor Company. When the British government doubled the purchase tax on (luxury) cars over £1000 from 33.33% to 66.66% in 1948, Healey realized he was in trouble. He decided to make a high performance car that was under £1000. The result was the Healey Silverstone. Production ended in September 1950 when it was replaced by the Nash-Healey.
The Silverstone had headlights behind the grille to make it more aerodynamic. It was designed to be a dual purpose "race and ride" car. It had a 104 horsepower 2.5L Riley I-4 engine and four speed manual transmission.
A slot was cut out of the rear to house a tyre. Since the tyre was protruding out of the car, it acted like a bumper. There was very little luggage space. It was a two-seater with a very light body which weighed only 2,100 pounds, making it suitable for motor-sports.
The Silverstone was made at a factory in Warwick, England. They were hand-built and only 105 were produced.
The history of this car, Chasis number D28. In the 2009 Mille Miglia it was crewed by Tonutti (IT) & Zanin (IT)
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