A 1950 Healey Silverstone is expected to be sold for around £180,000 when it goes up for auction later this week.
The car — one of just 105 ever made — was hand-built at the Donald Healey Motor Co factory in Warwick. Powered by a 2.5-litre Riley engine, it recorded a ‘class win’ in the 1949 Alpine Rally, when it was driven by Donald himself.
The car is being sold at this year’s Silverstone Classic, which takes place 25-27 July.
It is part of the Molino private collection, which includes 14 classic cars and six motorcycles. Owned by Midlander Mike Hewitt, the collection is the first of its kind to be sold by Silverstone Auctions.
Also up for sale is a rare 1940 Alvis 12/70 Competition, estimated to be worth up to £120,000. This car was raced in national hill climbs and international races by the late Robin Everall.