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1962 Fiberfab Jamaican 1

On offer from long term ownership, this Healey 3000-based Fiberfab Jamaican, fully restored by our vendor, presents well.

ESTIMATE: £30,000 - £35,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

BODY COLOUR
California Sage
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
956 XVM
ODOMETER READING
900 Miles

SUMMARY

On offer from long term ownership, this Healey 3000-based Fiberfab Jamaican, fully restored by our vendor, presents well.

DESCRIPTION

Fiberfab was founded in 1964 in Palo Alto, California and initially were building custom panels for existing models, however within a few years they became one of the premier kit car manufacturers in the world
The Jamaican was introduced in 1968 and was designed to fit on Austin-Healy or Triumph TR chassis
Purchased by our vendor in 2014 from Oklahoma, this example was based on a Healey 3000 (BJ8) chassis. He commenced a full body-off restoration in 2018 and the chassis was fully stripped, cleaned, repaired and repainted. Naturally, the suspension and brakes were rebuilt at this point
The 2,912cc straight-six (150bhp when new) was rebuilt with new pistons, bearings, alternator and starter. HD8 carbs were overhauled and a Toyota 5-speed gearbox was added
The body was stripped of its gel coat and repainted in Aston Martin California Sage. The interior features hand-stitched green leather bucket seats, a custom dashboard and console
Other modifications include an opening boot lid, pop-up MX5 headlights, custom vents, electric windows and a modern wiring loom with relays and fuses
Now UK-registered, it has completed a 900-mile shakedown. Supplied with build invoices, a photographic record, Heritage Certificate and V5C
We understand that there are only half a dozen Fiberfab Jamaicans in the UK, but they do have their own Facebook page

SPECIFICATION

Make: FIBERFAB
Model: JAMAICAN
Registration Number: 956 XVM
Chassis Number: HBT7L16529
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: California Sage

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

Stacey Williams
Car Specialist
07472 250306
stacey@iconicauctioneers.com

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SCORE:

133 / 135

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The body was removed from the chassis, chassis stripped of all mechanical parts and blasted, to reveal minimal rust, only both front toeboards requiring replacement. After repairs , it was seam sealed and given several coats of paint. As the gel coat was not good, it was all mechanically removed and a fresh coating of epoxy paint was applied. The whole was then professionally painted in Aston Martin California Sage.

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Moving inside, The seats are fibreglass bucket seats, trimmed in quality green leather which was all hand stitched. These are set off by custom made Fiberfab badges. The dashboard was again a custom item, its basis being a much modified MG Midget. A centre console holds supplementary instruments, heater controls, a bluetooth radio and window switches. Everything else is fully trimmed over a modern sound deadening/heat barrier material

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The engine was stripped, and new bearings and new pistons were fitted, along with an alternator and high torque starter motor. The HD8 carburettors were overhauled. Attached to the rear is a Toyota 5 speed gearbox.

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The suspension was all rebushed and fitted, with the addition of telescopic front shock absorbers. Brakes fully overhauled with all new lines, and the original servo professionally rebuilt

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The door windows are electrically powered. A full custom made wiring loom with many fuses and relays powers everything. I odometre has stopped working though I will try and get this rectified prior to the sale

Vehicle History

About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.

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