gs

Historics Classic & Sportscar auctioneers

sellertype

Trade

Posted

4 days ago

description

This lot will be auctioned via Historics Classic and Sportscar Auctioneers, Mercedes-Benz World sale on 23rd November, KT13 0SL. This impressive and well known 1957 Austin Healey 100/6 has been a show car and later evolved for sprints and hill climbs. The vendor of this stunning Healey has owned the car twice. When he purchased it originally, he was looking for a fast road-rally spec car. Although WSJ 175 couldnt be made a complete replica of the four original works rally 100/6s as it has four seats, it could be made into what might have been a period evolution. The car is what the earliest rallied 100/6 might have been had it evolved in the way that the factory team cars of the day did. The vendor wanted to keep WSJ 175s spec in period for an early 100/6, with minor mods for current driving conditions.The head and carbs were changed to a later version, Dennis Welch competition shocks and mountings were upgraded, the flywheel was balanced and lightened, an FIA compliant tank was fitted as was a navigators map light, reversing lights, works style gearshift, rally lights, rear over riders, heat shield, upgraded oil system, Hepolite pistons, aluminium sump and sumpguard. This list goes on and on and includes uprated front and rear roll bars, all round polyurethane bushes on the suspension and uprated springs. Wire wheels were fitted as was an original hardtop. The side windows were rebuilt using new glass and early production Abingdon frames. The complete list of works undertaken is detailed in the impressive files that accompany this stunning car. Most of the work was undertaken by Marque specialist and leading name in the Austin -Healey world, Bill Rawles. The file for this stunning 100/6 is one of the most impressive we have seen and contains a V5C registration document, a buff log book, a Heritage Trust certificate, previous MoT test certificates and the comprehensive list of works undertaken. The original bumpers that were removed for racing are present with the sale. This Austin-Healey deserves an inspection by anyone interested in the Marque or proper British cars, particularly this highly desirable and modified version of the iconic 100/6. Consigned by Dominic Lake.

Central Locking; Tuning; Safety Belt Pretensioners

About Us:
Historics are a leading classic and sportscar auctioneers and are firmly established for the sale and purchase of the finest historic, classic and sports cars and motoring memorabilia worldwide.
Historics independent auctioneers brings together a wealth of specialist motoring experience and with the endorsement from the Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd, aims to preserve and extend the tradition of some of motoring’s' most prestigious names.
Besides an interest in renowned marques such as Bentley, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Porsche and Jaguar, Historics will welcome the opportunity to offer advice, expertise and enthusiasm to anyone looking to buy or sell any classic car or sportscar at auction. Offering competitive commission rates for both buyers and sellers. If you are considering selling your classic, go to [Website URL removed]

Terms and Conditions:
Contact us at [Email address removed. Click Email button to contact us.]

Opening Hours:
Mo: 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Tu: 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM
We: 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Th: 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Fr: 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Sa: Closed
Su: Closed

Why buy from us?
* A comprehensive listing for all our vehicles including professional photography and videos
* All vehicles are available to view prior to the auction
* Honest, transparent, and trustworthy service
* Free valuation service
* See more info about Historics auction process at [Website URL removed]

Year

1957

Mileage

112,364 miles

Body Type

Coupe

Transmission

Manual

Colour

Red

location

Iver, Buckinghamshire