2015-07-11 17:14:59 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/15
rickcole.com/1959-austin-healey-100-6/

Auction description:
Quite possibly the finest example of the "Big Healey" ever offered at auction.

Austin-Healey Club of America (AHCA) Gold Concours award winner (2014), freshly restored by marque expert Lynn Martin at Forever Healeys. Complete with corresponding British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, tools, original owner's manual, restoration book, and fitted with a handsome Lempert steering wheel. Well-equipped with factory-fitted options including overdrive for touring ease. Simply one of the finest expressions of the legendary "Big Healey," equally ready to show or enjoy!

Rightly prized today as a highly capable open-air British sports car even by today's jaded standards, this outstanding, concours-quality 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6 BN6 Two-Seater marks what many committed Healey enthusiasts regard as one of the best and most visually appealing of all the many variants of the "Big Healey." As a late-production 100-6, it is quite rare today and includes desirable front-disc brakes. According to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, it was completed during the first week of February 1959 as an original left-hand drive North American export model and despatched on February 11 for the United States via Los Angeles. Desirable factory equipment included an adjustable steering column, heater, overdrive, Road Speed tires, and a set of wire-spoke wheels.

Purchased in 2010 by the Consignor, who is a discerning and well-known collector from the Pacific Northwest, from the prior owner of some 25 years, this stellar 100-6 is the product of a total, body-off-frame restoration performed by marque expert Lynn Martin of Forever Healeys in Post Falls, Idaho to demanding Austin-Healey Club Gold Concours standards. The restoration was completed in 2014 and in testament to this Healey's excellence it withstood more than 2 ½ hours of intense scrutiny by a four-judge team to earn - on its show debut - Austin-Healey Club Concours Gold honors. It should be noted that this award was one of only two Gold awards granted on the West Coast during 2014. The other Gold award that year was earned by the 1956 Austin-Healey 100M we are offering from the same Consignor. Next, this 100-6 was loaned for display at the Le May Automobile Museum in Tacoma, Washington.

In addition to the aforementioned BMIHT Certificate, this wonderful 100-6 BN6 retains the original matching numbers engine and it is offered complete with a handsome Lempert steering wheel, a complete toolkit, an original owner's manual, and a book documenting its award-winning restoration. Only an approximate 100 miles have been logged since the restoration was completed in order to ensure proper sorting and running order. As offered, this "Big Healey" is an ideal, turn-key example for enthusiasts of the classic lines, raw power, and nimble handling so emblematic of these iconic British sporting machines. As such, it stands equally ready to take pride of place on the concours lawn or if desired, it will provide its lucky new owner with a truly thrilling classic drive. View the 2 Heritage Certificates here and here.

2024-12-17 19:25:06 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.hemmings.com/listing/1959-austin-healey-100-6-703522

Seller's description:

1959 Austin-Healey 100-6 BN6 2 Seat Roadster

Vehicle Location Gloucester, MA

Seller cnhess

VIN BN6-L/4541

Mileage 64070

Engine 2639cc Straight Six w/6 port head

Transmission manual

Exterior Color Old English White over Black

Interior Black with White Piping

This 1959 Austin-Healey BN6 is a 2 seat roadster that underwent a bare metal nuts and bolts restoration in 2014. The quality of the restoration is reflected by its Gold Certification when judged by the Austin-Healey Concours Registry in 2014. 

Upgrades Prior to Restoration: 

The front brakes were upgraded to disk brakes.

During the engine rebuild, stellite valves and hardened seats and an Isky T36 Cam were installed.

The following was done during 2014 Frame-Off Restoration by Lynn Martin, Forever Healeys, Post Falls, Idaho. Mr. Martin is recognized as one of the premier Austin-Healey restorers in the U.S.:

Stripped to bare metal (media blasted)

All rust (very minor) was cut out and repaired

Painted with Epoxy Primer and Urethane Paint

Paint Colors: Old English White (Dltzler DBU 92201), over Black (Ditzler DBU 9300)

Trim re-chromed where necessary

New Wiring Harness

Gauges rebuilt/reconditioned

New Fuel Tank and Fuel Lines

New Brake Lines

New SS Exhaust

New Carpets (Carvel Replica Carpet from AHEAD4HEALEYS, UK)

Custom Leather Seats, Dash and Door Panels

Replaced Steering Wheel with Mike Lempert Steering Wheel

Top Frame – Original (stripped and powder coated)

New Top (from AHEAD4HEALEYS, UK)

New Side Curtains with Storage Bag (from AHEAD4HEALEYS, UK)

New Tonneau (from AHEAD4HEALEYS, UK)

New Tool Roll bag with full set of tools including Reproduction King Dick jack

Post Restoration: 

Rebuilt SU Carburetors

4-speed transmission and overdrive rebuilt in June 2024.

Oil filter was converted to a spin-on (original canister filter is available)

Converted starter to a high torque starter (rebuilt original starter is available)

The Lucas fuel pump with mechanical points was replaced with a solid state Lucas fuel pump and a back up fuel pump was installed with a selector switch mounted under the dash.

Converted from 2- 6volt Batteries to 1- 12volt Battery

Original style sleeved thermostat was installed

Rear lever shocks rebuilt

3 point shoulder hardnesses have been installed

Replaced Oil Pan with Denis Welch Cast Aluminum Oil Pan (original oil pan available)

Replaced Headlights with Reproduction PL700 Headlights (original headlights available)

Installed Red Pinstripe tape around Black Coves

Added Wind Wings

Purchased Logo Floor Mats

Side-view Mirrors mounting in side curtain mounting holes have been added

Chrome Halotron Fire Extinguisher included with sale

15” 60 spoke Chrome Wire Wheels with Michelin XZX 165 SR 15 tires

SS Muffler was replaced with a steel muffler per my personal preference for the exhaust note (the down-pipes and exhaust pipes are SS)

Workshop Manual and Folder with lots of Austin-Healy background and technical articles will be included with the purchase.

Since the restoration the car has been driven over 9000 miles and has never been trailered to an event. The longest road trip was a 600+ mile roundtrip drive to the Montreal F1 race in 2019, to drive in the Pilots Parade prior to the F1 race. In addition this car has won Best in Class Concours awards at US east coast British Car Events. 

The car has been meticulously maintained and could still be expected to achieve over a 950 point score for a Gold Certification if judged by the Austin-Healey Concours Registry. Everything works like new. 

This is a number matching car per the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate. See images of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, the Vehicle ID Plate, and the Engine Number Plate.  This car has a clean Massachusetts Title and passed the Massachusetts State Inspection in June 2024. 

This is a drivable concours car that is ready to provide many smiles per mile to the next owner.