Some of these cars can be seen here... http://www.thicko.com/historic.htm
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From: healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 2:41 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE Sebring 3000's
Several books have repeated the error of listing 767KNX as the entry and
class winner for 1965. In fact very little has been written about them ,
I believe due to the fact they were not BMC works cars and therefore not
supported by the MG Comps Dept./ BMC publicity machine. Therefore few
photos and records exist
Joe
Now this is a subject close to my heart. For those who have not viewed
the film I urge you o do so. At oo.33 the Healey 3000 comes into view
and again thro the film. This is the works entry by Donald Healey
Motor Co. identified as 767KNX, the only 3000 for 1964 and the second
to last 3000 raced. 1965 was the last DAC953C.
767KNX was later in the hands of Ted Worswick who owned the car for
approx. 20 years before it was put on the auction market several times
over. These lightweight racers with Donald Healey Motor Co. chassis
plates are rarer than the BMC rally cars. Only 5 of these lightweight
racers were built, all painted Healey Blue with white hardtops. 1963
three were built only two raced.( 54, 56, & 57FAC ) One in '64 and one
in '65. All still exist and are accounted for. Amazingly 4 of the 5
survived with no major damage and have always been roadworthy with a
high level of originality.
Several books have repeated the error of listing 767KNX as the entry
and class winner for 1965. In fact very little has been written about
them , I believe due to the fact they were not BMC works cars and
therefore not supported by the MG Comps Dept./ BMC publicity machine.
Therefore few photos and records exist
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