23rd Nov, 2021 13:00
November 2021 Classics Auction
1959 Austin Healey 100-6
Sympathetically restored and only lightly used since, this is a superb example.
Registration - DSL 438
Chassis No. - BN6L/2332
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 98,000
‘DSL 438’ has been the subject of a comprehensive body-off, bare-metal restoration and respray in red over Old English White. The all-encompassing refurbishment included rebuilds of both the engine and overdrive gearbox, the replacement of front and rear suspension parts, the provision of a set of new 72-spoke chrome wire wheels, a total rewire, a retrim in white-piped red leather, and the replacement of both the hood and tonneau cover. Perhaps unsurprisingly the vendor now classes the two-seater bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, six-cylinder engine and transmission as all being in ‘excellent’ order, and is now offering this very smart example complete with Heritage Certificate. The odometer currently displays an unwarranted but wholly credible 98,000 miles.
Donald Healey’s eponymous company built a prototype two-seater sports car for display at the 1952 London Motor Show. It was based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals and sported a sleek body designed by Gerry Coker and built by Tickford. Healey planned to build production versions at his factory in Warwick, but as things transpired, the prototype so impressed both the public and Austin’s Managing Director Leonard Lord, that he agreed to build the car in volume at Longbridge. The newcomer was renamed the Austin Healey 100. The production bodyshells were made by Jensen and then transported to Longbridge where the cars were assembled alongside the A90. The last of the 100 models, the BN4 (2+2 seater) and BN6 (2-seater, as per the sale car) had a two-inch longer wheelbase and were powered by the six-cylinder 2,639cc BMC C Series engine originally found in the Austin Westminster. Early versions gave 102bhp, but by 1957 output of the 100-Six had risen to 117bhp.
In summary:
- The subject of a body-off restoration
- Contains many new parts
- Comes complete with Heritage Certificate
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £40,000 - £45,000Registration - DSL 438
Chassis No. - BN6L/2332
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 98,000
‘DSL 438’ has been the subject of a comprehensive body-off, bare-metal restoration and respray in red over Old English White. The all-encompassing refurbishment included rebuilds of both the engine and overdrive gearbox, the replacement of front and rear suspension parts, the provision of a set of new 72-spoke chrome wire wheels, a total rewire, a retrim in white-piped red leather, and the replacement of both the hood and tonneau cover. Perhaps unsurprisingly the vendor now classes the two-seater bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, six-cylinder engine and transmission as all being in ‘excellent’ order, and is now offering this very smart example complete with Heritage Certificate. The odometer currently displays an unwarranted but wholly credible 98,000 miles.
Donald Healey’s eponymous company built a prototype two-seater sports car for display at the 1952 London Motor Show. It was based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals and sported a sleek body designed by Gerry Coker and built by Tickford. Healey planned to build production versions at his factory in Warwick, but as things transpired, the prototype so impressed both the public and Austin’s Managing Director Leonard Lord, that he agreed to build the car in volume at Longbridge. The newcomer was renamed the Austin Healey 100. The production bodyshells were made by Jensen and then transported to Longbridge where the cars were assembled alongside the A90. The last of the 100 models, the BN4 (2+2 seater) and BN6 (2-seater, as per the sale car) had a two-inch longer wheelbase and were powered by the six-cylinder 2,639cc BMC C Series engine originally found in the Austin Westminster. Early versions gave 102bhp, but by 1957 output of the 100-Six had risen to 117bhp.
In summary:
- The subject of a body-off restoration
- Contains many new parts
- Comes complete with Heritage Certificate
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: November 2021 Classics Auction, 23rd Nov, 2021
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place in the Concorde Hangar at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park.
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Tuesday 23rd November 9am - 1pm
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