Decent driving, but many mistakes. Not a smooth driver by any means. His car was lighter than the lot, which saved his bacon in the corners on more than one occasion. In this case, it was the car, not the driver that won this race...
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party and FFF gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now these green heroes want to slow down all the gas station fuel pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions- and smoke crime :-(
One of the best sounding engines ever, like 3000 angry lions fighting under the bonnet. Clattering over the rumble strips in Eau Rouge is a bit scary in such an old car though!
Do I hear overdrive shifts? The overdrive in my BJ-8 died so I took it apart. At the time there were plenty of big Healeys in the wrecking yards, and $150 got you a replacement transmission with overdrive out of St Louis. I went to the BMC dealer in Milwaukee and was told "the next overdrive we take apart will be the first one", which was all the challenge I needed. Turns out a sintered metal thrust bearing broke apart and scored the accumulator and that, combined with the additional axial free play, caused the conical clutch to no longer engage. I don't remember if I bought a new accumulator or made a new one, but I did focus on the cam-driven pump. I knew I wanted the overdrive to split the big ratio gap between second and third. I added a poppet valve in the threaded plug at the bottom of the pump. The result was that the accumulator pumped up within a few feet of driving. Electrically I took out the inhibitor switch and added a ratchet relay controlled by a momentary pushbutton on the gear shift. A warning light on the dashboard alerted me to not use reverse. Triple 45 DC0E's made for a great sound. A Panhard rod made for better handling.
in 70's pretty much did the same thing, on the "Sebring" trans, would use O,D. between 2 & 3, (like a hydro trans) basically had a close ratio 6 speed . didn't use OD on 3 usually. Early 60's - mid 80's , 3 100/6s, 2 3000's. Last one , 59 100/6 , 65 motor, P&P head, cam, lightened flywheel, Aeroquip, (then went to airport for it) dual caliper f/ discs, was a $300 body on way to crusher, gutted it down to 2200lbs, even took out bracing on hood, trunk, on street illegal as hell! I miss that car!!!
Thanks for this video, am in my 70's, had AH's for years , miss them and the era(s) , from comments maybe solves a trans question, seen on several videos, did have one with the Sebring trans and I wouldn"t dare going into first, tho did double clutch a few times, . Damn , it sounds so good!!!! (brothers name is Marc! ) this is making my day!!!
If only you could bottle that sound - no modern car comes close! Big Healeys and E-types (but only the convertibles) have got to be 2 of the prettiest cars ever made, but its great to see them being driven in anger like this.
Lightweight Jaguar at 1630 is utterly at fault, the Green Healey is a slower back marker, his line was obvious and the pressure that Marc Campfield has put on the LWJ for half a lap was telling. Shame. Its classic car racing - take the cars home un damaged. Is Campfield's car a Denis Welch MS car? Hugh
Does anyone know the finishing position??? Great vid
Watch this when I won't a lift magnificent
I would have liked seeing the tach and speedometer
Would like to know what motor this great car was running.
Superbe remontée , cette big Healey c'est un avion ,avec un pilote tres TRES FORT !!!!!!
This is how you drive a Healey.
Great driving Marc! ❤
Awesome footage - love it : )
This is porn. I can't say how much I love this turning technique.
Decent driving, but many mistakes. Not a smooth driver by any means. His car was lighter than the lot, which saved his bacon in the corners on more than one occasion. In this case, it was the car, not the driver that won this race...
Beautiful move in the beginning following the Eleven to get underneath the E-Type. The move on the GT350 on the curbs was a little hairy.
Everyone-trying to preserve their classic vs this lunatic
Going well this healey well driven.
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party and FFF gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now these green heroes want to slow down all the gas station fuel pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions- and smoke crime :-(
Engine sounds , acts like a 6 cyl BDA..! FEROCIOUS , AND LOW END GRUNT TOO..! Bravo whoever built this car..!
Well turned out....fast and very stable handling...BUMPY BITS TOO...LOL CONGRATS..! Well done and no prisoners taken....
Great Drive, footage, sound at an awesome track. Healey's Rule!
A field of dreams youtube is
Oh my God, that was f >>>>>g GREAT !!! My heart is pounding.
One of the best sounding engines ever, like 3000 angry lions fighting under the bonnet. Clattering over the rumble strips in Eau Rouge is a bit scary in such an old car though!
That guy in the silver jag was driving like an asshole.
Nice driving.
Do I hear overdrive shifts? The overdrive in my BJ-8 died so I took it apart. At the time there were plenty of big Healeys in the wrecking yards, and $150 got you a replacement transmission with overdrive out of St Louis. I went to the BMC dealer in Milwaukee and was told "the next overdrive we take apart will be the first one", which was all the challenge I needed. Turns out a sintered metal thrust bearing broke apart and scored the accumulator and that, combined with the additional axial free play, caused the conical clutch to no longer engage. I don't remember if I bought a new accumulator or made a new one, but I did focus on the cam-driven pump. I knew I wanted the overdrive to split the big ratio gap between second and third. I added a poppet valve in the threaded plug at the bottom of the pump. The result was that the accumulator pumped up within a few feet of driving. Electrically I took out the inhibitor switch and added a ratchet relay controlled by a momentary pushbutton on the gear shift. A warning light on the dashboard alerted me to not use reverse. Triple 45 DC0E's made for a great sound. A Panhard rod made for better handling.
in 70's pretty much did the same thing, on the "Sebring" trans, would use O,D. between 2 & 3, (like a hydro trans) basically had a close ratio 6 speed . didn't use OD on 3 usually. Early 60's - mid 80's , 3 100/6s, 2 3000's. Last one , 59 100/6 , 65 motor, P&P head, cam, lightened flywheel, Aeroquip, (then went to airport for it) dual caliper f/ discs, was a $300 body on way to crusher, gutted it down to 2200lbs, even took out bracing on hood, trunk, on street illegal as hell! I miss that car!!!
Thanks for this video, am in my 70's, had AH's for years , miss them and the era(s) , from comments maybe solves a trans question, seen on several videos, did have one with the Sebring trans and I wouldn"t dare going into first, tho did double clutch a few times, . Damn , it sounds so good!!!! (brothers name is Marc! ) this is making my day!!!
Love watching this.... BTW.. the old Ford flatheads had (aftermarket) nice little chrome head bolt caps, which fit on Healey head bolts, looks nice!
What is a Mustang doing in this race? Bye bye 289
Now, finally a driver who really is pushing his Healey! Awesome!
great sound, terrific driving - and you passed a mustang - doesn't get any better.
One wonders if that car was a Healey 3000 only in name?
I used to have a Healey 3000 Mk2. It didn't sound anything like that and certainly didn't handle like that either!
This Healey eat Aston Martin for brackfirst.
Fast & fabulous !
Piece of cake.
Great driving but you should disqualified for driving off the track. Many times!
Great driving
9.30 well done both of you
What a driver, what a car, awesome
That's quick!
That's MY kinda Healey!
That must have been a great race. All those classic cars in one big race on a beautiful track. Can it get any better?
Music to my ears
If only you could bottle that sound - no modern car comes close! Big Healeys and E-types (but only the convertibles) have got to be 2 of the prettiest cars ever made, but its great to see them being driven in anger like this.
I race cars professionally for a living thanks to this guy! He was my karting mechanic in go karts! He has some serious talent! The car is his dad's
Lovely the way he let that Jag reach the point where his speed jumped past his skills. Big OOPS....
firetruck your car can handle!!! sweetest sound a healey on full noise!! thank you for sharing :-)
Awesome,......just plain down awesome.
No Healey with an authentic engine is that fast. That Healey is in Cobra performance territory and authentic Healeys are no match for a Cobra.
would like to see just the engine and what he has done to it spec's and all. Might have a little money in it and the trans ;)
Can't believe you didn't bottom out on the curbing. You really whipped the little bugger.
Lightweight Jaguar at 1630 is utterly at fault, the Green Healey is a slower back marker, his line was obvious and the pressure that Marc Campfield has put on the LWJ for half a lap was telling. Shame. Its classic car racing - take the cars home un damaged. Is Campfield's car a Denis Welch MS car? Hugh
The Healey is real time. A working class commercial engine with no Italian fine art Input. I know because I restored one of the pigs.
Gotta be a 7 main bearing diesel block or MGC motor.
I think so too, 7 mains Block...
Am willing to bet that this is not the standard 3.0litre motor but rather the optional all alloy 4.0litre engine that pushes out over 300 HP.