Description

In 1978, the Ford Motor Company decided to build a show car based on the then-current Ford fiesta. the job of developing the show car was given to the director of the agency that handled the Ford account.

Gary Kohs at Marketing Corporation of America. Kohs did some initial sketches of the concept for presentation to Ford management and suggested Healey be contracted to accomplish the work. It was though that the Healey name was well known in the sports car world and would add emphasis to a show car. A standard 1978 Ford Fiesta (US specification) to Healey Automobile Consultants Limited, Warwick, England.

Donald and Geoff Healey began work to increase the performance of the Fiesta. They attacked four main areas; the engine, the suspension, the aerodynamics, and finally the ergonomics of the driving compartment. US specifications for the 1978 Fiesta required emission control equipment that severely limited performance and this was quickly removed once the car arrived in England. The standard bhp was 66 bhp at 5,000 rpm, when finished the modifications 105 bhp at 6,200 rpm was achieved a 63 percent increase in power.

The suspension and brakes modified and uprated, a set of 13in x 6in Minilite wheels fitted. With the increased wheel diameter all four-wheel arches were given a slight flair. The steering remains standard, but smaller diameter, the thicker-rimmed steering wheel was fitted.

Read more please visit our website.

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Ford
Model series
Fiesta
Model name
Fiesta Healey
Manufacturer code
Serie I
First registration date
07/1978
Year of manufacture
1978
Mileage (read)
7,500 mls
Chassis number
HF001
Engine number
ML4
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Yes
Number of owners
2

Technical details

Body style
Small car (Small Car)
Power (kW/hp)
77/105
Cubic capacity (cm³)
1600
Cylinders
4
Doors
3
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
4
Transmission
Front
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Green
Manufacturer color name
British Racing Green
Sun roof
Yes
Interior color
Black
Interior material
Textile

Condition, registration & documentation

Condition category
Original
Has Report
Registered
Ready to drive

Location

Logo of Classicmobilia

Classicmobilia

Keith Riddington

1 Farjeon Court

MK7 8RE MILTON KEYNES

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

More vehicles from Classicmobilia

Similar vehicles