2024-05-20 09:37:58 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1959-austin-healey-bn4-nP1xO4

Seller's description:

1959 Austin Healey 100-6

Colour Multicolour

Odometer 64,000 Miles

Engine size 2600

Seller Type Private

Town Newton Abbot

Location Devon

Country United Kingdom

Uncommon model with a classic shape and 6-cylinder engine

American import, left-hand drive

Single registered keeper since being in the UK

Accompanied by a Heritage Trust-certified copy of a factory record

Comprehensive maintenance history with all repair receipts retained

This impressive motor comes with a Heritage Trust-certified copy of the factory record, and a comprehensive collection of invoices - testifying to its well-documented history.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1958

Built for the US market with left-hand drive

Arrived in the UK in 2019

Only one previous keeper since arriving in the UK

Car shipped to Germany for army service, then it was shipped to America

In current ownership since 2021

MOT valid until April 2025 with no advisories

Always stored in a garage and only used in dry conditions

All repair invoices and paperwork retained in an envelope

Accompanied by a Heritage Trust-certified copy of a factory record

Comes with a V5 registration form

Currently indicates 64,000 miles on a five-figure odometer

The Condition

Solid underneath with no signs of corrosion

Body and paint appear in smart condition

One or two scratches - but the car presents well

Inner sills cut out to remove small amount of rust and welded coated metal in place

Door and side screen rubbers replaced

Chromework appears in fine order

Tan soft top is free of rips and tears

Car is carrying a full set of new tyres

Highly evocative two-tone leather interior

Interior leather looks in very good order with no tears

Both front floor pans have been replaced by the vendor

New carpet fitted throughout the car

All features work except for the fuel gauge

This is a new unit from AH Spares, awaiting being hooked up

The Mechanics

2.6L C-Series I6 powerplant

Manual transmission with 4 forward, 1 reverse gears

Brake servo fitted to improve brakes

Gear selector shaft replaced

New clutch kit installed

New wiring loom installed

Water pump replaced

Oil pressure is good

Dynomo removed and new servo fitted in place of voltage regulator

New alternator fitted

New stainless steel exhaust fitted

New brakes fitted all around, including 6 brake cylinders

Carb diaphragms renewed

Front suspension king pin bronze bushes fitted

Aluminium sump installed

The vendor informs us that the car drives well with a good engine and smooth gearbox

Brakes are reportedly in fine fettle and steering remains straight

We've no reports of any mechanical issues throughout