1959 | Austin-Healey 100/6 (BN6)

We are pleased to offer an interesting and potentially one of the rarest Austin Healey models ever made. In the late 1950's to homologate the 100/6 with four wheel disc brakes, it is believed that around 40 to 50, 100/6S models were built from the factory, a replica of the prototype 100/6 that ran in the Mille Miglia with four wheel disc brakes and used to homologate the four wheel discs on the rally cars, often these cars were BN6 two seat models and it is believed they were also dispatched with a matching hardtop.

It is very hard to prove whether a car is a genuine 100/6S as no records were kept by the factory of which cars were converted and unless there is definitive proof in the history file, it is hard to be sure. However, 947 ECV is fitted with Dunlop round pad calipers on all four wheels. It is unusual for these brakes to be fitted retrospectively. Whilst it cannot be proven at this stage that is car is a 100/6S, the fact that it has four wheel disc brakes and it is a BN6, two-seater, it is good enough evidence to suggest this is one of the 100/6S'.

This particular car was built and dispatched in 1958 and has a good history file documenting the car's history. In 2020, the car was found to have a bent front chassis, a common issue with Austin Healey's, this was replaced and other structural repairs undertaken, the engine bay was repainted, a bespoke tonneau cover and hood was trimmed as well as other upgrades which totalled over £30,000 of work.

We are informed the car is now driving just as it should. On the road the car is fun, it has lively performance and stops well, it is not perfect and does have some signs of cosmetic wear and tear but offers excellent fun and an interesting history which could be traced further if desired. Consigned by Dominic Lake

Lot details
Year: 1959
Make: Austin Healey
Model: 100/6 BN6
Registration: 947 ECV
Chassis No: BN62405
Odometer: 62,100


* Rare model

* Impressive history file