Iconic racing Healey painstakingly restored

An unfortunate racing legend with a dark history has resurfaced, after being treated to a full restoration to become the most valuable Austin Healey in the world.

The story of NOJ 393 begins in 1953 when it was one of four Special Test Cars built at Warwick by Donald Healey Motor Company to aid development of the upcoming Austin-Healey sports car. It was subsequently converted to 'Works' specification to challenge Jaguar and Mercedes in the top flight sports car races of the time.