A prototype Healey Le Mans produced in 1965 and showed its colours at the world renowned Le Mans 24 hour race in 1966 with not only Paddy Hopkirk but also Andrew Hedges behind the wheel is set be sold by COYS on April 27th at their Ascot Auction and they believe it could sell for a staggering £180,000 to £220,000.
Built by Donald Healey in 1965 and registered in 1966 the car also raced at Sebring that year driven by Paul Hawkins and Timo Makinen in day glo orange, the same colour it is in today.
The car was later exported to the United States and in 1970 it participated in the Daytona 24 hour race driven by “Bill” Harris.
The car raced at the Le Mans classic and Goodwood revival in 2010. It has its original Le Mans 4 speed and overdrive box, is FIA compliant with a roll cage and big tank fuel cell and has new FIA race seats and belts fitted.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to acquire a race car with a great history, and one that should prove a great investment for the future,“ said Chris Routledge, Managing Director at COYS.
