Austin-Healey 100/6 (1959)

Highlights and general information

For sale is an Austin-Healey 100/6 from 1959 in the color white/red with red leatherette interior.

Highlights:

• From 3rd hand, with TÜV, H license plate and immediately ready to drive
• Restored classic car
• Classic Data certificate from 2019 with grade 3+ available, a new certificate after the restoration work is currently being prepared
• According to the seller, €35,000 has been invested in the current ownership. In the course of this, the following things were renewed
• Engine
• Cooling system
• clutch
• Brake including hydraulics
• Additional fan installed
• Belts new

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1959
• First registration: Germany, 07/1959
• Location: 73312 Geislingen
• 3 vehicle owners (in possession since 2019)
• TÜV until 05/25
• H license plate
• Accident-free
• Immediately ready to drive, with registration
• Restored

Model history

The Austin-Healey 100/6 BN4 is still an iconic vehicle that has a remarkable presence in the automotive world. The British car manufacturer Austin-Healey produced the roadster from 1956 to 1959. A total of around 14,000 of these were produced. One of the most striking features of the 1957 Austin-Healey 100/6 BN4 was the new engine that was introduced in this model. The BN4 was equipped with a more powerful 2.6-liter six-cylinder engine that offered improved performance and driving performance.

The facts

Exterior & Interior:

• Exterior color: red/white
• Interior with red leatherette trim with white contrasting stitching
• Removable headrests
• Repainting cannot be ruled out

Engine and transmission:

• 2.6-liter six-cylinder engine with 115 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service in August 2023

Mileage:

• 84,000 mi (read off)
• Mileage cannot be traced
• No checkbook

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, expert opinion, Heritage Certificate

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• The underbody is rust-free
• Body shows age-related scratches
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Normal signs of use
• Frame slightly deformed in several places due to jacking
• Starter motor with weaknesses
• Slight oil leaks from engine-transmission-overdrive-differential
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

This red and white Austin-Healey 100/6 presents itself in an overall used condition. According to the history, the classic car is now in 3rd hand and is immediately ready to drive. An expert report from 2019 certifies that the sports car from 1959 has a condition rating of 2. The Austin-Healey also has MOT, registration and an H license plate. In short, an extremely exciting vehicle for collectors and enthusiasts is offered here for auction.