Lot 048: 1954 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100

This particular example was purchased by the current owner as a restoration project in Devon some thirty-two years ago. Returned to the road in July 1976 (despite the need to source a good many minor parts from A-H Spares etc), it was treated to a respray in its current dark green over white livery two decades later. Given an engine rebuild and overhaul of its three-speed (plus overdrive) manual gearbox by the Northern Healey Centre, Castleford at a cost of almost ú9,000 + VAT in 1998, it is described by the vendor as "generally in very good condition but would still benefit from some minor cosmetic attention". Apparently, always garaged and "only run in spring / summer / autumn with limited mileage", its 'TKJ 39' registration number was first issued by Kent County Council in 1954.