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- 1955 Austin-Healey 100M FIA Race Car
1955 Austin-Healey 100M FIA Race Car
Lot Number: 445
1955 Austin-Healey 100M FIA Race Car
In the world of Austin-Healey racing, this car, built to full 100M factory specification, has a very special pedigree and background, being originally the handiwork of the much loved Healey expert, the late Dennis Welch.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 31st July, 2021 at 2.00pm BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
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DRIVE
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REG NUMBER
VSY 717
SUMMARY
In the world of Austin-Healey racing, this car, built to full 100M factory specification, has a very special pedigree and background, being originally the handiwork of the much loved Healey expert, the late Dennis Welch.
DESCRIPTION
- Superbly built to 100M factory-spec by the renowned Dennis Welch
- Professionally maintained and run since being built, this is a competitive car with just 11 hours running on the engine since a comprehensive rebuild
- Campaigned successfully by Tarek Mahmoud in the recent past
- Purchased by our vendor in 2017 and lightly used since
- Steel crank and rods, Forged pistons, Aluminium cylinder head. Aluminium sump
- Competition straight-cut gearbox with uprated competition overdrive. New clutch
- Recent head-off inspection, new carbs, gearbox rebuilt, brake overhaul
- FIA compliant windscreen fitted. FIA HTP papers have been renewed
- Now 'on the button' and ready to compete at some of the best historic races in the world
No expense has been spared in the build and running of this car which has raced at some of the major classic events around the world, including Goodwood in 2014 and 2019, Classic Le Mans, Tour Britannia, Tour Auto and even the Mille Miglia.
Sold by Dennis Welch Motorsport, originally to Tarek Mahmoud who campaigned the car with great success and subsequently, in 2017, via renowned Healey driver and marque expert, John Chatham, to our vendor who has used the car sparingly at significant historic races here in the UK.
Earlier this year the cylinder head was removed for an inspection which confirmed all is well with new carburettors fitted at the same time, and the gearbox was rebuilt by Billy Bellinger and fitted with a new competition clutch. The FIA HTP papers have been renewed at a cost of £1,000 (plus an FIA compliant windscreen fitted at another £1,000!), plus the brake system has been gone through with new master cylinders fitted. Since then it has just competed for 30 minutes at the 2021 Donington Historic Festival, so is very much on the button and ready to use. Complete with a new mohair tonneau cover, spare differential, road wheels and tyres and competition tyres used only once, it's ready to go and compete at some of the best historic races in the world.
The comprehensive specification includes:
Aluminium outer body
72 spoke wire wheels
DWR 100S-spec drivers roll-over bar with door bars
Low-back bucket seat with Scroth 6-point harness (in date)
Steel crank and rods, Forged pistons, Aluminium cylinder head
Aluminium sump
Twin 2” H8 SU Carbs
Comp oil cooler
Comp starter motor
Brass radiator
Big bore exhaust with side exit
Competition straight-cut gearbox with uprated competition overdrive
80-litre plastic ATL tank with twin Facet fuel pumps
Dual-circuit, balance-bar adjustable brakes with front discs and rear drums
Electric tell-tale rev counter S
Safety steering box
Professionally maintained and run since being built this is a competitive car with just 11 hours running on the engine since a comprehensive rebuild. Reputed to cost well in excess of £125k to replicate today, it can be viewed and inspected on Friday 30th July and Saturday 31st July at our auction at the Silverstone Classic Festival and will be offered for sale on Sunday 1st August. Please call for further information.
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SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 445
- Make
- AUSTIN-HEALEY
- Model
- 100
- Registration Number
- VSY 717
- Chassis Number
- BNI 225454
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Red
CONSIGNOR
Nick Whale
- Chairman
- 07831 440158
- nick@iconicauctioneers.com
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