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Or what to look out for. I am thinking of a 100-6 I found for sale, need to look it over and assess the restoration. I have been thinking of a big Healey for some time, what should I know about this model, etc. Any input welcome and appreciated. General price range would be helpful too.
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'59 100-6 What to look for?
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Roger,
I recommend that you ask a club member to accompany you for a look at the car. I sure wish I had consulted an "expert" before I bought mine.
I see your in Oregon and assume the car is too. The Oregon guys are a great bunch of fellas and with the likes Bill Bolton you will get an honest opinion. The trick is to understand what your getting yourself into and being aware of what you will be up against. A car could be pretty rusty and still be restored. For the worst ones some have even replaced entire chassis from Jules Enterprises. The best ones are rare unmolested survivors that need lots of bushings, bearings and seals.
In my case I bought a car that had been improperly "restored". I have been making corrections for 2 1/2 years now, more than doubling my initial costs. the most difficult (read $$$) corrections are shoddy bodywork, mix and matched panels, improper door shut lines. For that I would need to go all the way back to a bare chassis and start over again. The mechanicals are pretty straight forward once you have the parts, tools and time, oh did I say $$.
Also be aware of the relative asking price verses the car's value and rarity. There are web sites and books to help with this. A 59 100/6 is less desirable than a 60 3000 and a 2 seater less than a 2 seater with occasional seats for example.
With all that said, it is still very easy to let passion and emotion drive your decision rather than logic and economics. After all love is blind and people do rash things in the heat of passion. My purchase was a crime of passion, but for me love (and tons of $$) conquors all.
Here is a link to Larry's new project a 59 100/6 restoration project that is not for the faint of heart.
Tracy
I recommend that you ask a club member to accompany you for a look at the car. I sure wish I had consulted an "expert" before I bought mine.
I see your in Oregon and assume the car is too. The Oregon guys are a great bunch of fellas and with the likes Bill Bolton you will get an honest opinion. The trick is to understand what your getting yourself into and being aware of what you will be up against. A car could be pretty rusty and still be restored. For the worst ones some have even replaced entire chassis from Jules Enterprises. The best ones are rare unmolested survivors that need lots of bushings, bearings and seals.
In my case I bought a car that had been improperly "restored". I have been making corrections for 2 1/2 years now, more than doubling my initial costs. the most difficult (read $$$) corrections are shoddy bodywork, mix and matched panels, improper door shut lines. For that I would need to go all the way back to a bare chassis and start over again. The mechanicals are pretty straight forward once you have the parts, tools and time, oh did I say $$.
Also be aware of the relative asking price verses the car's value and rarity. There are web sites and books to help with this. A 59 100/6 is less desirable than a 60 3000 and a 2 seater less than a 2 seater with occasional seats for example.
With all that said, it is still very easy to let passion and emotion drive your decision rather than logic and economics. After all love is blind and people do rash things in the heat of passion. My purchase was a crime of passion, but for me love (and tons of $$) conquors all.
Here is a link to Larry's new project a 59 100/6 restoration project that is not for the faint of heart.
Tracy
DerekJ
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Roger
For background and history of the 100-Six you can check out my website dedicated to the model
www.healeysix.net
Beware of the mid price cars. The ones that have not been restored properly but sort of look ok. These can still cost quite a lot to buy but with the risk of needing a lot of work thats not apparant at first glance.
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For background and history of the 100-Six you can check out my website dedicated to the model
www.healeysix.net
Beware of the mid price cars. The ones that have not been restored properly but sort of look ok. These can still cost quite a lot to buy but with the risk of needing a lot of work thats not apparant at first glance.
cheers
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A 59 100/6 is less desirable than a 60 3000 and a 2 seater less than a 2 seater with occasional seats for example.
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Ooops, I always thought the 2+2 seaters were less desirable than the 2 seaters and hence cheaper. Nevertheless, the 2+2 seaters look better in my opinion. Seems to be a matter of personal taste.
Regards
A 59 100/6 is less desirable than a 60 3000 and a 2 seater less than a 2 seater with occasional seats for example.
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Ooops, I always thought the 2+2 seaters were less desirable than the 2 seaters and hence cheaper. Nevertheless, the 2+2 seaters look better in my opinion. Seems to be a matter of personal taste.
Regards
Patton
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Derek is right to be more careful, but mine wass a low to midprice car and I have been very happy with how it's coming together. Total suprises have added to about $2,000, but I budgeted for $3,000 of extras, so I am still in really good shape.
https://austin-healeys.com
I am way over the hump as far as getting it on the road again, but have had a very busy spring so I haven't gotten the wiring harness back in yet.
Patton
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Beware of the mid price cars. The ones that have not been restored properly but sort of look ok. These can still cost quite a lot to buy but with the risk of needing a lot of work thats not apparant at first glance.
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https://austin-healeys.com
I am way over the hump as far as getting it on the road again, but have had a very busy spring so I haven't gotten the wiring harness back in yet.
Patton
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Beware of the mid price cars. The ones that have not been restored properly but sort of look ok. These can still cost quite a lot to buy but with the risk of needing a lot of work thats not apparant at first glance.
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Jedi Knight
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A 59 100/6 is less desirable than a 60 3000 and a 2 seater less than a 2 seater with occasional seats for example.
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my bad. I got that backwards.
Ooops, I always thought the 2+2 seaters were less desirable than the 2 seaters and hence cheaper. Nevertheless, the 2+2 seaters look better in my opinion. Seems to be a matter of personal taste.
Regards
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A 59 100/6 is less desirable than a 60 3000 and a 2 seater less than a 2 seater with occasional seats for example.
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my bad. I got that backwards.
Ooops, I always thought the 2+2 seaters were less desirable than the 2 seaters and hence cheaper. Nevertheless, the 2+2 seaters look better in my opinion. Seems to be a matter of personal taste.
Regards
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