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£673,500
1955 Austin-Healey 100S Sports-Racing Two-Seater
United Kingdom • 30 Nov 2014
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AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Austin-Healey 100S is a highly successful Sports-Racing Two-Seater with a rich racing history, including 49 races and 30 podium finishes. It has been owned by several notable figures and actively participated in prestigious events like the RAC Tourist Trophy and the Le Mans Classic. The car is offered in race-ready condition with spares and is ready for historic racing events.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in race-ready condition and is actively campaigned, including participation in events like the Mille Miglia Retro. The listing mentions that it is offered without roll-over bars and modern race seats, but includes single and double roll-over bars to be fitted as needed, along with the car's race seats and a spare set of wheels. Additionally, the car comes with the engine and gearbox that were installed when it was acquired, although it would need a complete rebuild. The current engine and gearbox were prepared by Denis Welch. These factors suggest that while the car is actively raced, it is well-maintained and comes with extra components, indicating a condition that leans towards Very Good.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
AHS 3702
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
RWD 132
RHD/LHD:
RHD
During the 1950s the most accessible, most appealing and in many cases the most successful club racing car available to any aspiring racing driver was one of the products of the Donald Healey Motor Company's famous factory at The Cape, Warwick.
This particularly appealing and in-period highly successful Austin-Healey 100S is a shining example of the type.
It has an outstanding record as one of the most successful 100Ss of it's period competing in no fewer than 49 races on almost all UK circuits claiming 30 podium places including 14 outright wins.
For 37 years it comprised part of the celebrated Norfolk connoisseur Arthur Carter's wonderful Austin-Healey collection.
As a genuine 100S it is one of only 55 such Austin-Healeys ever produced during 1955, of which only 38 are believed to survive today...
During its initial motor racing exploits in 1955, first owner John Dalton entered it in events at Oulton Park, Alton Towers, Dovedale, Davidstowe and Silverstone before tackling the Wo...
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£282,734
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£426,821
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£575,000
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