2011-11-08 19:34:31 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction
www.bonhams.com/usa/auction/19385/lot/705/

Auction description:
Sale 19385 - Fairfield Concours d'Elegance, Exceptional Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia, 17 Sep 2011 to 18 Sep 2011
Connecticut, Westport
Lot No: 705

In the present ownership for the last 16 years, the car has undergone considerable work and expenditure in this custody at the hands of specialist Michael Gebbia here in Connnecticut. The body, engine and transmission were all completely restored and/or rebuilt with parts coming from either new/old stock sources, from other cars or known suppliers such as Moss Motors. The elegant paint scheme of black with red interior was chosen for the aesthetics, which is made more sporting by the deletion of front bumpers, additional fog lights, its 'M' type louvred hood and hood strap as well as an aluminum external gas filler. Mechanically the car was enhanced with an aluminum head, electronic ignition and a four speed transmission with overdrive. Numerous bills for this work are on file as well as many photos of the restoration. Since this was carried out, less than 600 miles have been covered. Our seller reports that while top irons are present, there are no top or side curtains, but these are items that are relatively easily sourced or made and the car does have a tonneau cover for protection of the interior. Eligible for the many prestigious historic motoring events, an Austin-Healey 100 is to many the purest of the series and this in such attractive livery and with 'M' additions is deserving of attention.