2024-04-08 10:07:05 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1957-austin-healey-100-6-bn4-nQpXmg

Seller's description:
1957 Austin Healey 100-6
Colour Red
Odometer 68,973 Miles
Engine size 2639
Seller Type Private
Town Cardiff
Location Wales
Country United Kingdom
Purchased from Mike Abbas Cars in 2016, having had only one previous registered keeper since 1957
Comprehensive collection of paperwork from both previous and current ownership
Engine compartment and front half underside recently restored
New leather and carpets installed
Complete with hard top
History and Paperwork

Registered in 1957
One previous registered keeper since 1957 before being purchased from Mike Abbas Cars in 2016
No service history available, but many invoices and purchase receipts are present
The car is MOT and tax exempt
The car has matching numbers for the engine, gearbox, carbs, etc.
A comprehensive collection of paperwork is available from the previous owner and from the current ownership
Currently indicates 68,980 miles on a five-figure odometer
The Condition

Engine compartment and front-half-underside recently restored
External bodywork restored by the previous owner and appears in smart condition for its age
No sign of any dents or dings
Signal Red paintwork in fine fettle, with a nicely-kept matching hard top
Wire-spoke wheels in good order, with Michelin tyres
Suspension looks very well kept
Internally, the car is in similar order
New leather and carpets installed
All instruments clean and legible
No sign of any rips or tears
Wood-trimmed steering wheel in good order
An original wheel is also included in the sale
The Mechanics

2.6L C-Series I6 powerplant
Manual transmission with 4 gears and overdrive on 3rd and 4th
Much of the car's mechanical components are either new or restored
The vendor notes this to include:
Engine
Suspension
Brakes
Gearbox
Wiring loom
Electricals
Petrol tank
Fuel pump and lines
Brightwork
Wheels
Tyres
Engine has not been run in yet but is reportedly in fine working order
We've no reports of any mechanical issues throughout