A collection of classic cars seen in use on Street View
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The intention is eventually list all pre 1975 cars seen on Street View, not just exotica.
If you find a pre 1975 car on Street View please send the details using the submission form in the column on the right.
Cars must be on the road or in another public place - please, no cars in gardens or private driveways.
Click on the "coordinates" link for each car to see the original Street View - but please note that the image may no longer be on the Streetview Database.

Healey Silverstone (1949)

Healey Silverstone (1949)

Coordinates 43.0607534,11.6058381

Picture dated May 2009


The Healey Silverstone is an open two-seater road / racing sports car that was made by Donald Healey Motor Company. When the British government doubled the purchase tax on (luxury) cars over £1000 from 33.33% to 66.66% in 1948, Healey realized he was in trouble. He decided to make a high performance car that was under £1000. The result was the Healey Silverstone. Production ended in September 1950 when it was replaced by the Nash-Healey.

The Silverstone had headlights behind the grille to make it more aerodynamic. It was designed to be a dual purpose "race and ride" car. It had a 104 horsepower 2.5L Riley I-4 engine and four speed manual transmission.

A slot was cut out of the rear to house a tyre. Since the tyre was protruding out of the car, it acted like a bumper. There was very little luggage space. It was a two-seater with a very light body which weighed only 2,100 pounds, making it suitable for motor-sports.

The Silverstone was made at a factory in Warwick, England. They were hand-built and only 105 were produced.

The history of this car, Chasis number D43. In the 2009 Mille Miglia it was driven by Mazzola (It) co-pilot Sandrolini (It)

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