1959 Austin-Healey 100-6 Convertible Sports Car

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

100-6 Convertible Sports Car

Year

1959

Listed price

$16,750

Location

Los Angeles, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

4,000 miles

The Austin-Healey 100-6, introduced in 1956, marked a significant evolution for the "Big Healey" lineage. Following the original and highly successful Austin-Healey 100, the 100-6 aimed to offer more refinement and a modest increase in power, largely in response to market demands for a more comfortable and capable grand tourer. It was distinguished by its longer wheelbase, allowing for a 2+2 seating option, and the adoption of the BMC C-Series inline-six engine, initially displacing 2.6 liters. This powerplant, while not a powerhouse, provided a smoother delivery and more relaxed cruising ability compared to the four-cylinder of its predecessor, cementing the 100-6's place as a quintessential British roadster of its era. This 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6 represents the final year of production for the BN4 series, before the introduction of the more powerful 3000. Showing a remarkably low 4,000 miles, this convertible sports car presents as a beautifully preserved example of its kind. The manual transmission promises an engaging and authentic driving experience, connecting the driver directly to the car's classic British engineering. This 100-6 offers a rare opportunity to acquire a low-mileage example of a beloved British icon.