Chassis: BN4L-0-33446
Saleroom Addendum
The Estate does not currently have a title for this Lot but expects to have one after the sale. If not, this Lot will be sold on a Bill of Sale.
Austin-Healey’s First Six-Cylinder Offering
Sportingly Finished in Black with Red Coves and Accented by Oxblood Interior
Among the Most Beautiful and Revered British Sports Cars of Its Day
2,639 CC OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU Carburetors
117 BHP at 4,750 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front Independent Suspension with Coil Springs
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
In 1957, Austin-Healey released their replacement for the original 100/4 model; the new 100/6 offered smooth six-cylinder power and an increase in horsepower of over 10%. Also new were exterior door handles, a fixed windshield, and a redesigned grille opening that would see the model through the end of production in 1967. The slightly longer wheelbase of the 100/6 allowed for the addition of a pair of occasional rear seats, and the model continued on the path set by the 100/4 with both competitive and commercial success.
This 100/6, built in 1957, benefits from the redesigned 12-port cylinder head, which raised its horsepower an additional 10% over the initial examples for a total of 117 hp. Attractively finished in the popular factory-offered combination of black with red coves, the Austin-Healey sits nicely on its painted wire wheels and is smartly accented by a gently patinated oxblood interior with competition-style lap belts. A louvered panel has been added to the center of the hood, presumably to increase engine-bay ventilation. Apparently hailing from Pennsylvania, the grille sports badges of the Appalachian and Susquehanna Sports Car Clubs. This 100/6 will undoubtedly continue providing exhilarating service following its return to the road.
*Please note that this Lot, like all vehicles in this Auction, has been in long-term static storage and may not be currently operational. It will require mechanical attention prior to any road use.
Gooding & Company presents and conducts the Estate of Mark Smith Auction under the authority of John J. Rendemonti, Executor of the Estate of Mark J. Smith, duly appointed by the Circuit Court of the State of New Hampshire, Probate Division, Case Number 312-2022-ET-00072. The Estate has compiled available title and/or registration paperwork for the Vehicles offered in the Auction and will provide such paperwork to the Buyer if it is available. However, as set forth more fully in the Conditions of Sale, neither the Estate nor Gooding makes any representation or warranty with respect to any existing certificate of title or registration with regard to any Lot in the Auction. Any Lot may be sold on a Bill of Sale. By participating in this Auction, all bidders and buyers recognize that Estate and Gooding have expressly disclaimed all such warranties concerning the availability or sufficiency of any title or registration documentation.
