1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 BN4

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 Highlights

  • Restored example, originally imported from the United States
  • Matching numbers reported
  • Registered with a French Carte Grise de Collection (historic vehicle registration document)
  • Significant recent mechanical work, including a stainless steel exhaust, aluminium petrol tank and ignition harness

The appeal

 
The Austin-Healey 100-6 BN4 is one of the most sought-after British sports cars of the late 1950s. Its 2,600 cc six-cylinder engine and four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive offered a compelling blend of performance and comfort for long journeys. The BN4's 2+2 layout also added welcome practicality to the Big Healey formula.
 
This restored example was originally imported from the United States, then acquired from a British car specialist. It is reported to have matching numbers and is registered in France with a historic vehicle registration document (carte grise de collection). The seller describes the bodywork, interior and mechanicals as being in very good condition. The paintwork presents well and reportedly shows only two light scratches. Significant mechanical work has been carried out recently. The seller also states that the car starts on the first turn of the key and uses no oil or water.
 
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Key information

  • Mileage: 4,921 miles (approximately 7,920 km shown). The odometer has either completed a full revolution or been replaced, so this reading does not represent the total mileage since leaving the factory
  • Country of registration: France
  • Contrôle technique: stated as not required
  • Technical specifications: petrol six-cylinder 2,600 cc engine, four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
  • Documents: carte grise de collection; matching numbers reported; service history mentioned

The details

  • Originally imported from the United States and bought from a British car specialist
  • Stainless steel exhaust system recently fitted
  • Aluminium petrol tank recently fitted
  • Battery recently replaced
  • Petrol pump recently replaced
  • Ignition harness recently replaced
  • New distributor cap recently fitted
  • The seller states the car uses no oil or water
  • The seller states the car starts on the first turn of the key
  • The seller describes the car as being in very good condition and offering good road manners for its age
  • Two light scratches reported on the paintwork
  • Bodywork considered by the seller to be in good cosmetic condition
  • Interior considered by the seller to be in good cosmetic condition
  • Mechanicals considered by the seller to be in very good working order
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Auction Details

  • Year1957
  • MakeAustin-Healey
  • Model100-6
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer4,921 Miles
  • Engine size2600cc
  • TransmissionManual, 4 speed
  • Steering positionLeft Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownRiquewihr
  • CountyAlsace
  • CountryFrance
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