A trio of rare, transcontinental classics will cross the block at the Lucky Collector Car Auction’s Spring Classic 2025, showcasing the golden era of European design married to American muscle. These historically significant vehicles—a 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster, a 1958 Facel Vega FV3B, and a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible—are each offered without reserve, promising an exciting opportunity for collectors.
Lot #157: 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible
A quintessential example of 1970s grand touring opulence, this Jensen Interceptor III Convertible combines Italian bodywork, British chassis engineering, and American power. It’s powered by a Chrysler 440cid V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The 90,000-mile example was held in a museum collection since 1993 and features metallic brown paint with a matching convertible top. Modernized Recaro seats and a light leather interior add comfort, while a wood-rimmed steering wheel nods to classic style. Among all Interceptor variants, the convertible remains the most sought-after.
Lot #145: 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina
One of only approximately 160 examples bodied by Pinin Farina in 1953, this numbers-matching Nash-Healey represents a pioneering transatlantic collaboration. Fitted with the original 252cid “Dual Jetfire” inline-six engine and 3-speed manual with overdrive, it’s a blend of British engineering, Italian craftsmanship, and American drivetrain components. Finished in white over red with a beige soft top, this particular Roadster sits on chassis #2363 and retains engine block NHA1378, which is scheduled for a rebuild. With just 506 Nash-Healeys produced in total, this early Le Mans contender and Hollywood favorite is an extremely rare and valuable collectible.
Lot #178: 1958 Facel Vega FV3B
A limited-production luxury coupe—one of just 90 FV3Bs built—this 1958 Facel Vega FV3B was originally ordered in France and retains its factory color combination of Grey over Red leather. While it originally came with a Chrysler Hemi and a rare Pont-à-Mousson manual gearbox, it now runs a 1970 340ci Chrysler V8 mated to a 3-speed automatic. With only six miles traveled in the past 14 years, this coupe exudes European elegance with American muscle under the hood, and represents a perfect candidate for continued preservation or return to period-correct configuration.
These three offerings headline a diverse lineup at the Lucky Collector Car Auction’s Spring Classic, celebrating unique transcontinental partnerships that helped shape the post-war automotive landscape.
These interesting classics and many others are being sold at the Spring Classic 2025 Auto Auction taking place Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, Jun 1 at the LeMay Marymount Event Center.
Elizabeth Puckett