Gallery: This Immaculately Restored British Roadster Is Up for Grabs
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This 1950 Healey Silverstone is going up for auction in England this month.
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The spare tire doubles as a rear bumper.
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The Silverstone came with safety features like twin headlights mounted behind the radiator grill.
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Under the long hood, its 2.5-liter Riley engine makes 104 horsepower, enough to get its just over 2,000 pounds of weight past 100 mph.
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It was found in a garage before restoration.
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The 1950 Healey Silverstone in race livery.
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