1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 BN4 2+2 Convertible

- Full Restoration
- Recent Comprehensive Maintenance Service
- 2.6L Straight Six
- Dual SU Carburetors
- 4-speed Transmission Factory-Equipped with Electrically-Actuated Overdrive
- 2+2 Seating
- Chrome Wire Wheels
- Soft Top and Cockpit Tonneau Cover

This 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 offers an incredible opportunity to drive, show, collect and enjoy a proper British sports car. As can be seen in the photos, this 2+2 beauty reflects a full restoration, completed during the previous owner's 30+ years with the vehicle. In addition, the car just finished undergoing a comprehensive maintenance service, including rebuilding of the carburetors and all new brakes, and many other items totalling several thousands of dollars. The previous owner stated this Healey was the winner of multiple car shows and that it was never raced and used mainly for pleasure driving.

Donald Healey, aka DMH, was a rally driver who operated a high-performance automobile company in Warwickshire, England. He designed a new sports car that debuted at the 1952 London Motor Show to a rapturous public response. Amongst those in attendance was Leonard Lord, who was at the helm of Austin Motors. Lord liked the car and struck a deal with DMH to produce what became known as the Austin-Healey. The car was engineered with a rigid chassis and well-sorted suspension that gave good handling characteristics. Over a long production life, it evolved from a spartan four-cylinder sports roadster to a more luxurious six-cylinder touring machine. The last Austin-Healeys rolled off the line in 1968.

POWERTRAIN
The engine is a 2.6-liter OHV inline-six with twin SU HD6 carburetors. It was rated at 117 horsepower and 149 lb-ft of torque when new, and has covered about 5,000 miles since being rebuilt. A four-speed manual transmission with an electrically actuated Laycock de Normanville overdrive sends power to the rear wheels.

EXTERIOR
This stunning example is finished in a deep, rich red, which we believe to be 1969 Ford Candy Apple Red. All of the brightwork trim is in excellent condition, as are the chromed wire wheels. Visually, the car shows no rust anywhere, and boasts an underside as detailed as the topside. The convertible soft top is still fresh and pliable with a clean, clear rear window. The car also comes with the correct tonneau cover with the longitudinal zipper feature that allows the driver to operate the car with the rest of the cockpit covered.

INTERIOR
The restoration included the interior, and features red seat upholstery accented with white piping. Red door panels and carpets along with a real wood steering wheel complete the show-stopping looks of this jewel.