1958 Austin-Healey Other $79,900 | |
Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
Price: | $79,900 |
Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
Location: | Candia, NH |
Details: |
1958 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 Rare investment grade Concours judged example beingoffered for sale.Owned by an avidAustin Healey Club member, this black and redHealey has covered just over 6,000 miles since a multi-year nut and bolt concours restoration was completed in late 2002. Prestigious awards include: 2010 andndash; Best in show andndash; British Invasion, Stowe Vermont. 2012 andndash; 1st in class andndash; British by the seaMystic/New London, CT 2013 andndash; The Austin-Healey Conclave in Charlevoix, Quebec(868 Points with many identified deficiencies corrected since then) 2015 andndash; The Boston Cup Show in Boston, MA 2015 andndash; Gull Wing Motors Award of Merit andndash; Hemmings Concours at Saratoga Springs NY Going down the road the rebuilt matching numbers motor mated to the stock 4 speed overdrive transmissionruns strong and shifts beautifully with that unmistakable classic Austin Healey exhaust note. The brakes, suspension, steering, andclutch all feel correct and function as new to provide that authentic big Healey driving experience. Under closer inspection it is clear that great attention to detail and authenticity were employed during the restoration process. The seats are of a very high quality soft English leather and fitted perfectly. In fact all of the interior panels, carpeting and instruments are of the finest quality and expertly fit. The bumpers, grill, headlight rings, door handles, windshield frame and all other original chrome components were re-plated to a high standard. No reproductions chrome parts were used. All 5 tires are correct 15andPrime; Dunlop Road speed bias plys as supplied from the factory. The paint was wet sanded and buffed to a mirror finish but now through use shows some minor blemishes. This car is not a trailer queen. It was driven to shows where the owner enjoyed the accolades and acknowledgments of other Austin Healey enthusiasts and judges. Many NOS, and rare parts were acquired over the owners 23 year stewardship to create one of the best Healey BN4 cars in the US. Sale includes every single receipt, photo album of ground-up restoration, judging documents, British Heritage Trust certificate, trophies and manuals. Asking $79,900 Please contact Historic Motor Sports for additional info. The car is located in southern New Hampshire. |