1957 Austin Healey 100-6 Convertible Restoration

Rebuilt Engine | Electronic Overdrive | Body Colored Hard-Top Included

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LOT #

23054382

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All the information and photos on this listing are from when this vehicle was originally listed on ExoticCarTrader.com
Model:
VIN:
BN4L045065
Lot Number:
23054382
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
00 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
2.6L 6 cylinder
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Blue
Interior Color:
Blue
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1957 MY Austin Healey 100-6BN4 Convertible Restoration
  • Current owner reports rebuilt engine
  • 4-speed manual transmission with electronic overdrive
  • Current owner reports new alternator installed
  • Current owner reports new radiator
  • Current owner reports brakes
  • Current owner reports new tires
  • Current owner reports recent oil change
  • Blue hard top
  • Blue soft top

Overview of 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 Convertible Restoration For Sale by Owner

Back in the 50s, if you wanted to experience open-top motoring in a British car, you would have to get behind the wheel of an MG; the tried and tested recipe by the British manufacturer had succeeded before the war and after it as well. There was, however, a new entrant into the open top market and was a part of the "Big Healeys" thanks to the size and performance they had to offer. The car present today is one of the big boys of the 50s and looks like this 1957 Austin Healey 100-6BN4 Convertible.

Exterior and Interior

Automotive art is greatly debated, but it's fair to say this 1957 Austin Healey 100-6BN4 Convertible with its blue exterior belongs on the floor of any automotive museum. This being a big Healey meant more aggressive styling; this factor is showcased with the car's hood scoop and sporty bodyline. The exterior of this British classic is in great shape, with the car sporting all its exterior components. With everything prim and proper, this classic sits on a set of wire wheels that are period correct and help bring out that factory styling well; the wheels are wrapped with Hendrix tires, as reported by the current owner. Included in the sale are a soft blue top and a hard top. The matching blue interior on this 1957 Austin Healey 100-6BN4 Convertible is designed to provide you with the ultimate driving experience; the blue leather seats sport white stitching and blend in well with the wood steering wheel and factory interior components.

Engine

While the norm was a four-cylinder B Series engine purring away, Austin was set to change things and create history. Under the hood of their all-new Austin Healey, 100-6 would be a performance-oriented six-cylinder motor directly adapted from the Austin Westminister with some tweaks to bring out more power. Ensuring performance that can surprise to this day and raw engine tones is a 2.6-liter inline six motor underneath the hood of this 1957 Austin Healey 100-6BN4 Convertible. While it is a reliable powertrain, the current owner reports that the engine has been rebuilt and features some freshening up to ensure this British classic runs smoothly; reported is a recent oil change, new alternator, and radiator. Power is sent to the car's rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission with electronic overdrive.

Walk-around Video of this Austin Healey 100-6

1962 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe

For Sale
ASK: $27,799
Miles: 63,156
Estimated: $274.33/mo

The 1962 Ford Thunderbird represents an era when American personal luxury cars were designed to make a statement, combining dramatic styling, powerful V8 engines, and an emphasis on comfort that distinguished them from conventional automobiles. Part of the third-generation Thunderbird lineup, affectionately known as the "Bullet Bird" for its distinctive streamlined design, the 1962 model featured a sculpted body, prominent chrome detailing, and a luxurious passenger compartment that reflected Ford's ambitious approach to personal transportation. This particular 1962 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe, showing 63,156 miles, is finished in Corinthian White over a striking Red interior and boasts an especially interesting ownership history dating back to its original purchase on October 15, 1962. According to the seller, the vehicle has passed through just three owners, with the current owner retaining it since July 2007 and overseeing an extensive series of refresh and maintenance efforts. Even more intriguing is the discovery of original Ford ROT manufacturing sheets, period service receipts, factory assembly markings, and other historical artifacts that provide a tangible connection to the car's earliest years. Powered by a 390ci V8 paired with a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, this Thunderbird also benefits from reported upper-engine rebuilding, cooling system improvements, renewed brake components, and a retrofit air conditioning system. With its distinctive color combination, documented historical discoveries, and extensive collection of accompanying spare parts, this Thunderbird presents an appealing combination of classic American luxury and enthusiast provenance.

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