Healey Silverstone (1949)

The Healey Silverstone was the most famous of the Healey family entering many races, rallies and hill climbs in its era. With 105 units made between July 19549 and September 1950 it was made up of 51 d models and 53 E Models, the E having the slightly wider body and more legroom. The chassis was a steel 18 gauge cross brace and alloy body. Powered by a 2,433 Riley engine and four speed Riley gearbox and rear axle. The steering system is designed to transfer the forces from the steering gear to the wheels via a rotating plate and steering linkage, a patented Healey design that provides precise movement and transmits only minimal impact of the wheels to the steering column. Known early ownership Registered by Brooklands Motors Messrs. Pyecroft 1950 John Buncombe 1950 – 1951 M Frank 1950’s B T Jenkins 1952 -1954 Mr. Hutchings. June 1953 (Car in service at Warwick on this date) Owners unknown between 1953 and 1966 Chris Pilbeam, Essex 1966 – 1981 H. McGarrity 1981 – 1986 F Bannister 1986 – 1988 P.J. de Savary 1988 - 1991 R. Hudson-Evans, Warwick 1991 – 1996

RACING and RALLYING HISTORY:- 1950 12th Aug B.A.R.C. members meeting - Goodwood St.Nr 44 driver: P. de F.C. Pycroft 2nd overall 1951 Sept. Tourist Trophy Dundrod, St.Nr. 26, driver: J. Buncombe, 14th overall 5th in class 1951 October meeting Snetterton Driver J Buncombe start no104 1952 12th April Castle Coombe driver J. Buncombe 3rd overall 1952 Burnam rally of North Staffordshire motor club . Driver John Buncombe outright winner 1952 Empire Trophy St.No.:26 1953 Empire Trophy race Isle of Man driver J Buncombe 1953 Witsun Davidstow circuit driver B T Jenkins start no 56 1954 Taengwainton hill climb driver B T Jenkins 1954 Aug Davidstow circuit diver B T Jenkins start no 26 1960 3.Platz 1980 27.Sept. Goodwood, Speed Test Day 1976 10.Okt. Austin Healey Sprint Meeting, R.A.F. Upwood Fahrer: C. Pilbeam, class pre 1960 3.Platz The car is in very good condition, with all matching numbers, restored to a very high standard, with a new alloy body. Many of the original parts overhauled and re-fitted.