Austin-Healey Mk1 (1959)
Austin-Healey Mk1 Partially restored New leatherette interior (1959)Seller
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Overview
Manufacturer | Austin-Healey |
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Model | Mk1 |
Year | 1959 |
Transmission | Manual |
Horsepower | 129 |
Milage | 19.204 mi Not or only partially comprehensible. |
Country Version | US |
Location | DE-86825 Bad Wörishofen |
Color | Rot |
Description
Highlights and general information
For sale is an Austin-Healey Mk1 from 1959 in the color red with black leatherette interior.
Highlights:
- With TÜV, H license plate and immediately ready to drive
- The Austin-Healey was imported to Germany from the USA in 1987. A partial restoration was then carried out in 1990, during which the engine was also overhauled.
- The interior was professionally restored in 2022, including new carpets
- The current owner has invested around €3,500 (seller's estimate)
General information about the vehicle
- Year of construction: 1959
- First registration: USA, 1959
- Location: 86825 Bad Wörishofen, Germany
- Number of owners: unknown
- TÜV until 08/25
- H license plate
- Accident-free in current ownership
- Ready to drive immediately, with German registration
- Partially restored
Model history
The Austin Healey MKI BN7, produced from 1959 to 1961 in Great Britain, is a charming two-seater roadster and the first variant of the Austin-Healey 3000, powered by a 2.9-liter six-cylinder engine with 130 hp. This roadster is characterized by its stylish design and successful racing history, including victory in the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, of which a total of 2,825 were produced.
The facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: red with checkerboard pattern stripes
- Black imitation leather interior with white contrasting stitching
- 3-spoke sports steering wheel
- Black folding roof available
- Repainting cannot be ruled out
Engine and transmission:
- 2.9-liter six-cylinder engine with 129 hp
- Manual gearbox (overdrive)
- Last engine service in 2024
Mileage:
- 19,204 mi (read off)
- Mileage can be partially traced
- No checkbook
Documentation:
- Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices,
Tires, brakes, body & underbody:
- Brakes: 50-70 %
- Tires: 70-90 %
- The underbody is welded, oil-damp. Age-related welds are present
- Bodywork with blistering (bottom right edge)
- Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.
Known defects
- Slight paint damage is present
- Underbody oil damp
- Signs of use due to age
- Dashboard with signs of wear commensurate with age
- Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.
Summary
With the Austin Healey Mk1, a true classic is offered for auction here. The red sports car was imported to Germany in 1987. Two years later, a partial restoration including engine overhaul was carried out there. In its current ownership, a further €3,500 was invested in refurbishing the interior. With TÜV and German registration, the classic car is immediately ready to drive and ready for new adventures.
Vehicle videos
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Verkaufsbedingungen Stand: (19.12.2022)Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Matching numbers
- Current service performed
Frequently asked questions about our auctions
- You do not have to be present
- Your bids will be placed automatically
The description of this auction has been made to the best of the seller's knowledge. The condition of this vehicle is based on the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. The description and photos are for reference. Kickdown does not guarantee the accuracy of the listing and recommends a viewing. The seller decides whether a viewing can be made. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description and make all necessary inquiries before placing a bid. For this purpose, please use the comments and questions section for additional information. Please read our terms and conditions for more details.
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