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− | '''Jensen–Healey. 1972–6 (prod. 10,498). 2-door convertible. F/R, 1973 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Modern Healey roadster with [[Lotus]] DOHC engine, the brainchild of Kjell [[Qvale]], who wanted an [[Austin–Healey 3000]] replacement. Engine was untested and proved less than reliable; while the handling needed sorting. Mk II from August 1973, rubber bumpers (primarily for US market) and five-speed gearbox from 1974. Effectively killed by the oil crisis and British industrial action. | + | '''Jensen–Healey. 1972–6 (prod. 10,498). 2-door convertible. F/R, 1973 cm³ (I4 DOHC).''' Modern Healey roadster with [[Lotus]] DOHC engine, the brainchild of Kjell [[Qvale]], who wanted an [[Austin–Healey 3000]] replacement. Engine was untested and proved less than reliable; while the handling needed sorting. Mk II from August 1973, rubber bumpers (primarily for US market) and five-speed gearbox from 1974. Effectively killed by the oil crisis and British industrial action. |
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Latest revision as of 14:03, 23 November 2013
Jensen–Healey. 1972–6 (prod. 10,498). 2-door convertible. F/R, 1973 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Modern Healey roadster with Lotus DOHC engine, the brainchild of Kjell Qvale, who wanted an Austin–Healey 3000 replacement. Engine was untested and proved less than reliable; while the handling needed sorting. Mk II from August 1973, rubber bumpers (primarily for US market) and five-speed gearbox from 1974. Effectively killed by the oil crisis and British industrial action.
Manufacturing location: West Bromwich, West Midlands, England
Marque: Jensen
q.v. Jensen GT