-
Hi Guest!
You can help ensure that British Car Forum (BCF) continues to provide a great place to engage in the British car hobby! If you find BCF a beneficial community, please consider supporting our efforts with a subscription.
There are some perks with a member upgrade!**Upgrade Now**
(PS: Subscribers don't see this gawd-aweful banner
Hey - did you know if you click on the title of a thread it will take you to the first unread post since you last visited that thread?
but were afraid to ask: 
STOP!! Never post your email address in open forums. Bots can "harvest" your email! If you must share your email use a Private Message or use the 
smilie in place of the real @
Pretty Please - add it to our Events forum(s) and add to the calendar! >> 
Healey model and year
- Thread starter Lucca
- Start date
Share this page
On first pass this does not appear to be an Austin Healey. Agreed there are styling cues, but the heavy windshield frame, dash configuration, fender side vent(s), floor stamping etc. are not genuine Healey. Can you ascertain if the body is made of fiberglass? Healeys are aluminum. Intrigue though...let us know what else you find. GONZO
RAC68
Darth Vader
Offline
Hi Lucca,
It could be a 100/6 but with many customizations. From the limits of the pictures presented, the type of side vents on the car were found on Jaguar roadsters, the dash is oviously not traditional Healey, and the chrome trim was someone's attempt to bling the sides. As far as Gonzo's comments, a plastic body would be a definite negative indicator as the Healey had steel side fenders, doors, and bonnet/boot lids with aluminum center shrouds.
All in all, it could have been a traditional Healey 100/6 from the mid to late 1950s and, if so, could be brought back with work and money.
Good luck,
Ray(64BJ8P1)
It could be a 100/6 but with many customizations. From the limits of the pictures presented, the type of side vents on the car were found on Jaguar roadsters, the dash is oviously not traditional Healey, and the chrome trim was someone's attempt to bling the sides. As far as Gonzo's comments, a plastic body would be a definite negative indicator as the Healey had steel side fenders, doors, and bonnet/boot lids with aluminum center shrouds.
All in all, it could have been a traditional Healey 100/6 from the mid to late 1950s and, if so, could be brought back with work and money.
Good luck,
Ray(64BJ8P1)
red57
Jedi Knight
Offline
The door shown is a '57 or '58 100-6, the hole in the door for the locking door handle is the clue here and only used on early 100-6 (Longbridge only, I think).
Beyond that, it is hard to know what is modified - the side vent, as Ray said, is non-stock, - possibly Jag or ?, and I agree someone was trying for 'bling' with the side chrome.
Windshield looks stock 100-6, dash is obviously a replacement. Transmission tunnel looks possibly non-stock.
I think it is a 100-6 that was heavily modified at some point in history.
Good news is that, unless filled with bondo, the sill and rear fender dog leg shown look really solid so this may be a real keeper.
Dave
Beyond that, it is hard to know what is modified - the side vent, as Ray said, is non-stock, - possibly Jag or ?, and I agree someone was trying for 'bling' with the side chrome.
Windshield looks stock 100-6, dash is obviously a replacement. Transmission tunnel looks possibly non-stock.
I think it is a 100-6 that was heavily modified at some point in history.
Good news is that, unless filled with bondo, the sill and rear fender dog leg shown look really solid so this may be a real keeper.
Dave
healeyblue
Jedi Warrior
Offline
Definitely a 57 or early 58 Longbridge car. They are the only years to have the hood prop on the left side. Not sure what engine is in that thing now. It is a serious project and based on the modifications that were unlovingly done in its past I can not imagine it is worth much as it sits. The only saving grace would be if it is fairly rust free, but not having a title would negate the value anyways.
Jim
Jim
Offline
I hope you're not contemplating buying this thing. Or receiving it as a gift.
If it comes with a payment for hauling it away, hold out for big bucks.
If it comes with a payment for hauling it away, hold out for big bucks.
Offline
I have no idea what the engine is, but it's not a Healey engine. The left door is from a 57 or early 58 Longbridge, but the hood, even though the prop rod is on the left side, isn't. It would have a ridge down the center.
red57
Jedi Knight
Offline
I agree the hood prop is another clue indicating an early 100-6. However....
Are you sure the picture showing the engine is of the same car (or the same time era?) as the other 3 pictures? I ask because in the engine picture I see two un-painted aluminum(?) patches/repairs to the shroud at the rear hood opening - they are formed to fit the contours of the shroud hood opening with one to the rear of the right hood hinge and the other just to the left of the center of the hood opening, both appear 3-4" wide and extending 3-4" rearward from the hood opening. I cannot see any bare un-painted sections of the front shroud in the (admittedly poor) exterior body shots. Not trying to stir a controversy but it seems curious to me and, if it was considering a purchase, I would ask for lots of detailed pictures (I like date stamped pics) before I went any further.
Dave
Are you sure the picture showing the engine is of the same car (or the same time era?) as the other 3 pictures? I ask because in the engine picture I see two un-painted aluminum(?) patches/repairs to the shroud at the rear hood opening - they are formed to fit the contours of the shroud hood opening with one to the rear of the right hood hinge and the other just to the left of the center of the hood opening, both appear 3-4" wide and extending 3-4" rearward from the hood opening. I cannot see any bare un-painted sections of the front shroud in the (admittedly poor) exterior body shots. Not trying to stir a controversy but it seems curious to me and, if it was considering a purchase, I would ask for lots of detailed pictures (I like date stamped pics) before I went any further.
Dave
maxwedge5281
Jedi Warrior
Offline
not attempting to hijack this thread, but i have two 1959 bn6 healeys. someone mentioned the prop rod and it brought to mind a question. one of the cars has the hood prop on the left and the other has has the prop rod on the right! is there an explanation for this? appreciate any information from the healey sleuth community.
Offline
I'm wondering if it may be a jeep or other old American 4 cyl. The structure coming out the front looks like it might go with an obsolete water pump like they used to have attached to the rear of the generator.
D
Deleted member 8987
Guest
Guest
Offline
https://www.micrographix.co.uk/imag...8e84ca5c_783d1e0a5923e98c748c362eefa6e1fa.jpg
Probably Triumph Herald. Generator can be moved around to clear whatever chassis and steering interrupts.
Look it up, compare photos to yours.
Personally? I'd run.
Never know how hot it was at one time, and whether or not you would spend tens of thousands and end up with it being confiscated and given to original owner.
Probably Triumph Herald. Generator can be moved around to clear whatever chassis and steering interrupts.
Look it up, compare photos to yours.
Personally? I'd run.
Never know how hot it was at one time, and whether or not you would spend tens of thousands and end up with it being confiscated and given to original owner.
D
Deleted member 8987
Guest
Guest
Offline
https://uploads.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/new/10942261.jpg
Amphicar, close.
Really hard to tell from your photos if rocker cover hold downs are centreline or offset.
Amphicar, close.
Really hard to tell from your photos if rocker cover hold downs are centreline or offset.
bob hughes
Luke Skywalker
Offline
Four cylinder engine with what looks to be a solex down draft carb. on the left hand side of the engine, with the plugs on the right, it sure is a mongrel for a Healey
Give it a miss
Bob
Give it a miss
Bob
Csarneson
Jedi Hopeful
Offline
I have a 57 100/6 longbridge and mine has a chassis number stamped on to the right side front shock mount plate at the front. If you can find that chassis number then you might be able to find the VIN from the heritage certificate research place. Regardless, that car has been heavily modified. I think it's pretty cool except for that tiny engine.
Chris
Chris