This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, Online Auction - 29th May on Thursday the 29th of May. BackgroundIntroduced in 1956, the 100/6 represented the most radical step forward in the Big Healey's development. Despite its initial success, sales of the original Austin-Healey 100 had begun to decline by the mid-1950s, so the model was revamped as the 100/6, with BMC’s 2.6-litre C-series six replacing the original four-cylinder Austin Atlantic engine. At the same time, the wheelbase was lengthened from 7' 6" to 7' 8", enabling the inclusion of two occasional seats in the rear of the BN4 variant. In 100/6 tune, the pushrod six produced 102bhp – 12bhp more than its predecessor. Among Big Healey aficionados, the 100/6 is the one to have in terms of purity. The earlier 100/4s, whilst gorgeous to look at, were a bit 'agricultural' and are now becoming very expensive, while the later 3000s were adorned with more and more creature comforts, resulting in an increase in weight. As long as the 100/6 was properly set up – with attention to camber, castor, and other suspension geometry factors – it handled superbly and was a dream to drive. With the top down, the burble from the exhaust note was a delight in a 1950s, six-cylinder, ‘down a country lane in a black-and-white movie’ sort of way, and on the overrun, it offered more 'snap, crackle and pop' than a box of Rice Krispies. The CarFinished in dark green over Old English White, with a black interior, this meticulously maintained 100/6 is an older restoration that has been regularly cared for since, forming part of a fantastic private collection of British sports cars. Retaining its 2.6-litre six-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed overdrive gearbox, it looks the part, wants for nothing, and drives superbly. The interior appears to be in very tidy and largely original condition; the seats look well-kept and supportive. It comes with various roof and tonneau covers, which the vendor and photographs suggest are in good condition. It has just ticked over 16,000 miles, which is believed to have been reset when the restoration was completed. Despite being tax- and MOT-exempt, the car was MOT’d regularly up until 2023.The car comes with a heritage certificate. This is a great opportunity to own a marvellous piece of British engineering. Location: DevonPhotos: ProfessionalSeller: Private