2020 Austin Healey 100/6 Convertible Petrol Manual

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1959 Austin Healey 100/6 Finished in Grey Metallic with Ox Blood Leather InteriorThis exceptional Austin Healey 100/6 (BN/6) was manufactured 1956 but not registered until January 1958 and exported to South Africa early in its life where it remained and was subsequently restored. In the latter part of 2019, it was imported back home and registered here in the UK in 2020.The Austin-Healey 100 was built by the British Motor Corporation, (BMC). The '100' name comes from Donald Healey who selected the name from the car's ability to reach 100mph. The final '100' models, 1956's 'BN4' (2+2 seats) and 1958's 'BN6' (2 seats) were six-cylinder 100-Six cars.Boasting manual gearbox with overdrive, this desirable two-seater is UK registered, and the RU numbered original block has been uprated to a BN7 3.0 litre and rebuilt. When it was restored, the brakes were also converted to disc brakes at the front. Boasting original factory side screens, original tonneau cover, Chrome wire wheels with new Michelin tyres and Kenlow fan upgrade plus full same colour re-spray later in 2020.Finished in JLR Corris Grey Metallic with clean and original Ox-blood Leather interior which shows a good patina. The BN6 is the most sought after of the 100/6 series and this example drives superbly, looks fabulous and sounds like a 1950's British sports car should.Comes complete with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate.Benefits from recent Rawles Motorsport Ltd (Austin Healey Specialist) attention, to enhance the already brilliant restoration work and make the car just that little bit more special and reliable. Would make a great car for the collector or car enthusiast to enjoy.Detailed Specifications:Engine: 2,639cc inline-six engine.Horsepower: 102 bhp (early models) to 117 bhp (later models).Torque: 142 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM.Transmission: 4-speed manual with overdrive.Top Speed: Approximately 109 mph (175 kph).0-60 mph: Around 10.4 seconds.Body Style: Roadster (two-seater). Brakes: Drum brakes front and rear.Weight: Approximately 2,422 lbs (1,099 kg).Wheelbase: 2,337 mm (92.0 in). Dimensions: Length: 4,000 mm (157.5 in), Width: 1,524 mm (60 in), Height: 1,270 mm (50 in). Key Improvements over the Austin Healey 100: Engine: The 100-6 featured a new inline-six engine, replacing the four-cylinder engine of the 100. Wheelbase: The wheelbase was lengthened to accommodate the larger engine and improve handling.Vehicle First Registered: 01/01/1959Vehicle First Registered in UK: 24/06/2020Non-VAT Qualifying Vehicle *Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the specification details for the cars displayed on our website are correct, some of the information is supplied by third party providers, therefore we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

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