Vehicle Description
Introduced in 1956 as a replacement to the 100, Austin-Healey's
second round of its big car debuted with a two inch longer
wheelbase, an optional 2+2 seating variant, and a brand new
6-cylinder replacing the old Inline-4. The body was revamped with a
more aggressive stance and the previously foldable windscreen was
now fixed. The new 2639cc C-series motor came straight from the
Austin Westminster sedan and initially produced 102hp but was later
upped to 117hp in 1957 with a revision of the intake manifold. In
November of 1957, production moved from Longbridge to the MG plant
at Abingdon to accommodate increasing demands. Production of the
100-6 ended in 1959 with the introduction of the 3000.
We are very excited to offer this 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6 BN6
Two-Seater Roadster! It is finished in a gorgeous Ivory White with
Black Leather interior accented with contrasting red piping and a
Black convertible top. This BN6 gracefully glides down the road
powered by its original, numbers matching 2639cc Inline 6-cylinder
engine mated to an upgraded 5-speed manual transmission. This very
special BN6 has had only 4 owners from new, with the most recent
commissioning a no-expense spared rotisserie restoration to bring
this Austin Healey to high level, rally capable standards! After he
purchased it from a longtime personal friend, and owner of the car
for the better part of 35 years, it proceeded to begin into the
restoration journey in 2016.
This garage kept, and virtually rust-free vehicle was completely
stripped and placed on a rotisserie to bring it back to its
original condition and factory appointed color. Even minor areas of
concern were professionally treated and repaired before hours of
body and undercarriage preparation. It would then be expertly
painted with DeBeer automotive paint and entirely clear-coated for
optimum protection and years of high gloss shine! It would then be
reconstructed methodically with new wiring harnesses by British
Wiring, all new leather interior, carpet, door panels over fully
insulated interior using Dynamat; all new laminated windscreen &
seal; and fresh weather stripping by MacGregor Coach trimming! The
attention to detail is remarkable, and with the result slated for
professional rally adventures, many conscious upgrades we
integrated through the process.
To enhance the suspension, the car utilizes Denis Welsh front coil
springs & 8-leaf uprated rear springs, front sway bar with
poly-bushings, and Putzke's FAHRSPASS combination Bilstein gas
monotube/level action front shocks. The rear differential houses a
Dick Welsh 3.9:1 axle ratio for enhanced highway cruising,
especially in conjunction with the Smitty's 5-speed Toyota Supra
transmission conversion. Up front, Girling disc brakes provide
enhanced stopping power. Even the new 72-spoke chrome wire wheels
were fitted with Vredestein Sprint Classic radial tires and fully
speed balanced & shaved for high-speed confidence! This work was
all conducted at the esteemed Hendrix Wire Wheel in Greensboro,
NC.
The original engine was fully rebuilt and internally balanced with
all new internals. It now utilizes a Denis Welsh aluminum head for
reduced weight and slightly higher compression ratio; finned
aluminum oil pan; polished aluminum valve cover, electronic
ignition with high-output Flame Thrower coil; chrome radiator
overflow reservoir; and remote engine oil filtration system just to
highlight a few improvements. Underneath, the exhaust manifolds
were heat-wrapped as they flow into a beautifully polished
stainless steel exhaust system! All dash instrumentation was
professional cleaned and rebuilt internally, along with the
addition of a dual electric fuel pump system with one always in the
wait as an auxiliary back up. Custom engraved plaques are found on
the dash to better label control functions along with a Waltham
clock and Omega stopwatch for proper rally timing during events!
This Austin Healey has traveled just 3,874 miles since completion
and had been thoroughly vetted in all weather conditions. In fact,
the engine was stand-tested thru multiple heat cycles before
installation to ensure proper break in. It has only been lubricated
using 20W50 racing oil and was changed every 1,000 miles or
annually depending on yearly usage.
This Austin Healey clearly shows signs of meticulous long-term care
by its previous owners. The engine sings splendidly from the
exhaust pipe as you increase the revs going through the gears! The
transmission shifts smoothly with no hesitation as it pulls hard
out of the corners, or any other chance to push down open
straightaways! The paint and chrome remain quite stunning, being
super smooth to the touch, with some of the tightest body gaps and
panel-to-panel fitment we've seen on an early Healey in some time!
Even the engine compartment shows special attention to detail with
proper factory presentation retaining the Cooper air cleaner
assemblies, Girling sticker on the brake reservoir, carburetor heat
shielding, cloth covered wiring, and more!
Included with the sale with be a copy of the British Motor Industry
Heritage Trust Certificate showing that the car remains presented
in the original color combination while continuing to retain all
original drivetrain components (original transmission & overdrive
unit included) and factory body tags. A book highlighting some of
the restoration photos is also included with the sale. Every
vintage automobile enthusiast hopes to buy a car from this kind of
previous ownership care and preservation. We would love to be able
to answer any additional questions you may have on this Healey so
please don't hesitate to ask! And thanks for looking!
