Lot 025: 1955 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100

Classic Cars, H&H Sales Limited (27th July 2005)

1955 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100
First registered on 27th April 1955, this particular example began life as a standard 100/4 BN1. Reputedly converted to M Spec by a previous keeper between 1994 and 1996, it is said to incorporate many aluminium panels including the main bodyshell, front wings and boot lid. Treated to a 'lead free' cylinder head in July 1997, its 2,660cc four-cylinder engine's exact state of tune is unknown. Though, we are informed that it has been well maintained and benefits from a new coil, condenser, distributor and uprated plug leads etc. Similarly, the front suspension has had its kingpins and bushes replaced, while the brakes have been overhauled and a new driveshaft installed. Finished in Old English White with black vinyl upholstery, 222 EMK is described by the vendor as being in good overall condition (although, its interior is rated as fair). According to its history file, it has had five owners since 1972 (one of whom was the dancer Peter Gordeno) and covered less than 10,000 miles since 1977 (the odometer showed 75,281 miles when it passed its last MOT, a figure that the current custodian believes may possibly represent the total mileage from new). Riding on painted wire wheels, its fabric hood has been recently renewed as have its twin 6 volt batteries. Reported to "run and handle extremely well being lightweight and powerful", it comes with sidescreens, a tonneau cover (bought in 1998) and history file including "many invoices, letters, MOTs and even pictures from the 1970s".

Lot Details

Auction Classic Cars
H&H Sales Limited, Buxton
TypeCar
Lot Number025
Estimate£15000-£17000
Outcome SOLD
Hammer Price£15000
Hammer Price (inc premium)-
Year1955
Condition rating
Registration number222 EMK
Mileage-
Chassis number224961
Engine number918633
Engine capacity (cc)2660
Engine - cylinders
Number of doors

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