For Sale: 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster

1953 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina – One of the Final 40 Ever Produced

Location: San Diego, California
Offered by: Motor Car Company
Asking Price: $145,000
Call: (+1) 619-777-3659

Vehicle Overview

Year: 1953
Make: Nash-Healey
Model: Roadster
Coachbuilder: Pinin Farina
Body Style: 2-Door Convertible (Hardtop & Soft-top included)
VIN: N2399
Exterior Color: Green
Interior: Tan Leather
Engine: Matching Numbers 6-Cylinder 4,141cc (253 CID)
Carburetors: Twin Carte YH Side-Draft
Horsepower: 140 HP
Transmission: 3-Speed Manual with Overdrive
Mileage: N/A
Brakes: Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Suspension: Independent Front, Live Rear Axle
Wheels: Wire Wheels with Knock-Off Spinners
Tires: Firestone Deluxe Champion Gum-Dipped

About This Rare Collector Car

Available now in San Diego, this 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of American-European motoring history. One of only 150 examples with Pinin Farina’s coachwork, this car is also one of the final 40 Nash-Healeys ever built, making it an especially rare find for serious collectors.

Finished in a stunning green exterior over rich tan leather, this roadster comes with both a color-matched hardtop and a dark green soft-top. The elegant design, crafted by the legendary Pinin Farina, offers a timeless look with refined details.

This example retains its original matching-numbers 6-cylinder engine, delivering 140 horsepower through twin side-draft carburetors and a smooth 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Recently serviced and meticulously detailed, this Nash-Healey drives as beautifully as it looks.

The previous owner mentioned the car may have appeared in the 1954 classic film Sabrina, starring Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and William Holden. While documentation is not available, this intriguing claim invites further research for any enthusiast or film buff.

Recent Service Includes:

• New Battery

• Fresh Oil & Filter

• New Spark Plugs

• Fuel Filter Replacement

• Cleaned & Adjusted Carburetors

• New Radiator Hoses

• Brake Master Cylinder Replacement

• Fresh Brake Fluid & Coolant

Included with the Sale:

• 3 Original Keys

• Nash-Healey Technical Service Manual

• Full-Size Spare Wire Wheel

• Jack & Tool Bag

• Original Side Windows

• Car Cover

• Maintenance Records

Why Buy from Motor Car Company?

Motor Car Company, based in San Diego, California, specializes in classic and collector car sales, collection management, and automotive brokerage services. We take pride in offering rare and well-documented automobiles for discerning buyers.

This Nash-Healey is ready for immediate worldwide delivery.

📞 Contact us today at (+1) 619-777-3659 to schedule your private viewing or to learn more about this incredible 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina.

🖥️ Visit www.motorcarcompany.com for more inventory and collector services.

Disclaimer: Vehicle sold AS-IS, with no warranties expressed or implied unless covered by an existing factory warranty. Buyers are encouraged to inspect the vehicle or arrange for third-party inspection prior to purchase. All documentation must be completed and payment made in full before release.

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