NOW SOLD FOR A SURPRISE Christmas gift! Congratulations to all!
We had this car for sale about a month ago and if you missed your chance, this one is available once more!
Due to unexpected health challenges, Jesse’s owner is unable to use the car, and so brought it back to our Connecticut shop to offer it for sale on consigment. Since we listed the car last, Jesse (AN5L 31196) underwent about $15,000 worth of additional improvements that have taken the car from a stunning to immaculate. The car is now a show-stopping machine!
Jesse is painted Nevada Beige (rare), which, coupled with the red interior and white accents makes for a spectacular car that turns heads everywhere. The paint shines beautifully and the interior is in great condition. Tin threshold protectors and rubber floor mats are installed to add further protection to the interior.
Jesse was previously owned by the editor of the Austin Healey Club national magazine, and he oversaw the restoration and made sure everything was right. A 1275 engine and Datsun five-speed transmission were fitted to aid with additional power and an overdrive gear for highway cruising, and many other upgrades were installed during the restoration, including front disc brakes and an alternator conversion, both very popular reliability upgrades.
Upon its sale to its previous owner, we were tasked with approximately $15,000 in upgrades to take Jesse to the next level. Among these upgrades were an aluminum radiator, all-new coolant hoses, brand new HS2 carburetors with K&N lifetime air filters, all-new exhaust including a new header and dual-tip muffler, all-new hydraulic metal and rubber lines, master cylinder and rear wheel cylinders, a new clutch kit with heavy-duty performance components, brand new windshield glass, a new matching red tonneau to go with the top, new electronic ignition, a dummy voltage regulator for added charging system protection, a GPS speedometer and electronic tach, and much more! These upgrades were all made about 25 miles ago, so they are all still brand new!
This is probably the most complete and ready-to-show/go Bugeye we have offered in a long time, with every upgrade needed to ensure the most reliable, most well-sorted car imaginable! The tires are brand new 165 Dunlop Aquajets that look incredible on silver minilite rims. Even the spare is brand new!
This is a car you won’t want to miss! Check out the driving and walk-around videos, click “read more” below for the full suite of photos, and give us a call if you’re ready for a Bugeye that is turn-key and ready to tour!
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