2023-02-14 22:11:05 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/23

www.goodingco.com/lot/1956-austin-healey-100m-1a/%5Bmake%5D%5B0%5D=Austin-Healey&filtersInput%5BauctionType%5D%5B0%5D ...

Auction description:

Lot 119

2023 Amelia Island Auctions

1956 Austin-Healey 100M

Estimate $150,000 - $200,000| Without Reserve

Chassis BN2-L/230710

Engine 1B/230710-M

One of Only 640 Factory-Built, High-Performance 100M Models Built

Benefits from Meticulous Photo-Documented Restoration Completed in 2017

Retains Matching-Numbers Engine per Its BMIHT Certificate

Accompanied by Owner’s Manual, Side Curtains, and BMIHT, Worldwide Le Mans Registry, and Austin-Healey Concours Registry Certificates

An Extraordinary Austin-Healey Restored with Great Attention to Detail

Technical Specs

2,660 CC OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine

Twin SU H6 Carburetors

110 BHP at 4,500 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox with Overdrive

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Front Independent Suspension with Double Wishbones and Coil Springs

Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

Following the extraordinary success of the 100/4, Austin-Healey released a high-performance version of the roadster, the 100M, which was equipped with the Le Mans package. This package included larger SU H6 carburetors, a cold air box, high-lift cam, increased compression, stiffer suspension, and a racy louvered hood with leather strap. In all, just 640 examples of the 100M were built by the factory and today they are among the most desirable Austin-Healeys.

This gorgeous US-delivery example is one of these factory-built 100M models and was acquired by the consignor in 2018 from its long-term owner, a meticulous Healey enthusiast with over 40 years of experience with the marque. A summary on file compiled by the previous owner detailing the restoration specifically notes that the Austin-Healey retains all its original body panels and importantly, that its body no. 12205, remains stamped into its bootlid, louvered hood, and cockpit surrounds. Around 2017, the incredible photo-documented restoration was completed, with the Healey resplendent in its stunning period-correct colors of Ice Blue Metallic with Old English White coves.

Today, the 100M is accompanied by an owner’s manual and side curtains, as well as its BMIHT, Worldwide Le Mans Registry, and Austin-Healey Concours Registry certificates. With extraordinary attention to detail lavished on every aspect of the restoration, this 100M stands as one of the finest examples of its kind and represents a rare and exciting opportunity for even the most discerning British sports car enthusiasts.

2023-07-20 17:14:15 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 8/23

www.goodingco.com/lot/1956-austin-healey-100m-1b

Auction description:

Lot 174

2023 Pebble Beach Auctions

1956 Austin-Healey 100M

Estimate $150,000 - $200,000| Without Reserve

Chassis BN2-L/230710

Engine 1B/230710-M

Otherwise same as above