Donald H competed in the famous
Monte C R in the early 30's driving 4.5 ltr Invictas'.
Here’s a look back on the success of the Invicta
Car during that time. |
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Preparing to leave Perranporth
in Cornwall with his co-driver Montgomery 1932
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The
enthusiastic Invicta Team of Pearce, Symons and Donald
Healey achieved an outright win in the 1931 Monte Carlo
Ralley.
 [see
trophies]
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Healey stated; "I have
to confess that I regarded it as my greatest ever win".
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 "It
was for me an unforgettable occasion; my greatest ambition
had been to win the Monte, and I can’t describe
my joy. I telephoned my wife to come out for the celebrations.
Having no passport, she approached the Home Secretary
direct, who had a special passport issued because of
the British success, and she came out to join in the
fun and visit the palace for the prize presentation
by Prince Rainier."
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Oversized wheels were fitted to
provide adequate ground clearance.
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The Invicta turned out to be a
marvellous car, with its light weight, tremendous torque,
and acceleration better by far than the oppositions. |
On one of the Alpine trials,
Healey andIan Fleming, later of James Bond fame, navigating
the Invicta.  |
