Toy Shop Restorations
What We Offer


Specializing in Big Healeys since 1972


Product Information


Service Information

    Big Healey Specialties Include:

  • Front shroud repairs: double-side TIG welded on a factory style jig
  • Complete frame & chassis impact & rust repairs using K.A.S panels
  • All wood work done using original or better materials
  • Complete machine shop services available, including hardened seats for unleaded gas, etc.

Complete Restoration Includes:

  • Complete disassembly of automobile
  • Removal and replacement of all rusted metal
  • Painted as per original
  • New carpets
  • Reconditioned engine and transmission
  • All new rubber
  • All new electrical wiring
  • Rebuilt brakes
  • Rebuilt carburetors
  • Install new convertible top (as applicable)
  • Reconditioned chrome pieces
  • Tuned and painted wire wheels
  • New tires
  • Reconditioned instrument panel
  • Rebushed suspension
  • Reconditioned side curtains (Roadsters only)
  • Reconditioned steering
  • Reconditioned and installed exhaust system
  • Reconditioned interior (as original)

Other Services:

  • Complete body fabrication
  • MIG & TIG capable
  • Performance racing support

Original Factory Options:

  • Chrome spoke wheels
  • Leather seats
  • Painted insets (additional color)
  • Tonneau cover
  • Conversion to right-hand drive

Other Options:

  • Alarm systems
  • Audio systems
  • Car phones


Events
University of VARA at Buttonwillow Raceway Park, February 5 & 6, 2000

VARA Annual Tech and 1st Annual Vintage Racecar Show & Concours at Irwindale Speedway, January 15, 2000

20th Annual San Diego British Car Day at Fairbrook Farms in Bonsall, October 3, 1999

Fiesta de los Healeys West Coast Meet / California Healey Week, August 9-13, 1999

1999 National City Automobile Heritage Day Rick's Speedwell Sprite took Third Place among "Racecars thru 1974" at the 1999 National City Automobile Heritage Day car show on August 1, 1999.
Photos from the show

VARA Liberty Grand Prix, Pomona, July 3-4, 1999 VARA Liberty Grand Prix at Pomona Fairgrounds, July 3-4, 1999
(Rick's first Vintage Racing weekend in his Sprite!)
Race Report | Some Photos