Description

Austin Healey 100-6 1958

This car was originally exported to the States and was LHD, I have a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate with all original details – its started life as black/ red and was fitted with optional equipment – wire wheels, overdrive, heater and road speed tyres (whatever they are). It was built 23-28 January 1958.

I have an extensive history file from 1990 when it was brought back to the UK – hundreds of receipts and a good photo file.

1990

Converted to RHD, with 3000 spec steering box.
Engine completely stripped, rebored to 3000cc with new pistons
Crankshaft ground, new cam followers
New valve guides, recut and new valves
Gearbox stripped and rebuilt
New exhaust and full respray

The next stage in its history was a full restoration in 2013.

£4k new chassis and outriggers
New rear wings, sills, floor panels and rear bulkhead
Brakes, pipes, cylinders, shoes
Front wings (alloy) £700 each
New side screens
New hood and frame
New tonneau cover
Gearbox rebuild £2400
New upholstery and carpets
Wheels and 4 tyres
Respray
Engine – rebore/ hone, regrind crankshaft, reface head, valve seats and new valves
Engine & gearbox painted after overhaul – all photographed.

The car then went to a new owner in 2019 who wanted it changed cosmetically.

Re upholstered again
Respray
Tubular exhaust manifold £800
Front disk brake conversion

I bought it on completion of this work – things I have added;

Aluminium radiator ( really helps with cooling)
Oil cooler
6 blade fan
Alloy sump
Alloy rocker cover
New dynamo and coil
Rear leaf springs – two purchased but only fitted driver side.
Aluminium fuel tank
Stainless exhaust
LED lights including running lights
New front bumper
Boot liner

Comes with workshop manual and owners manual. I kept the old radiator, sump, tank etc - few other spares.

There is a soft top with frame - never used it, I have trial fitted it and it is very tight, needs laid out on a warm day to stretch it a bit. I just use the tonneau. in fact on a cold or wet day you can unzip the driver side and sit inside it. The side windows are the bolt on type - again never used them.

The LED upgrade is great, makes your indicators and brake lights easily visible - I also fitted running lights, every little helps to be more visible on the road. There seems to be a growing number of people who prefer texting to paying attention.

It runs great, I have done several hundred miles last summer. Starts easily, only needs choke for a minute. Overdrive works fine, oil pressure good, petrol gauge gives you a general idea of what might be in the tank.

Gearbox – changes up fine, but it will crunch into second changing down unless you double clutch – I don’t know if that is a feature of this gearbox or just mine!

Speedo is removed - I have sent it to AH Spares to get it reconditioned - it was reading high. Should get it back in the next week. I put 48500 in mileage, truth is I have no idea of the true mileage of the car and I don't think it is relevant in a restored car!

There two small dents in the rear nearside wing – done by me – but hardly noticeable.

Car is in Scotland near Dundee - I can do a video if necessary, but would only really be happy to sell it to someone who has a proper look and try it out.