Austin Healey 100/6 Parts

The Austin-Healey 100/6 is a classic British sports car that succeeded the earlier Austin-Healey 100/4 model. Produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), the 100/6 was manufactured from 1956 to 1959. It is part of the “Big Healey” series, which includes larger, six-cylinder sports cars.

As the name suggests, the Austin-Healey 100/6 is powered by a six-cylinder engine. Specifically, it is equipped with a 2.6-liter (2,639 cc) C-Series engine. This engine was capable of producing more power than the earlier four-cylinder engine, providing a boost in performance.

The overall body design of the 100/6 retained the classic British roadster appearance with a long hood, two-seater cockpit, and a short rear end. The bodywork was often crafted by Jensen Motors, as with the earlier Austin-Healey 100/4 model.

The 100/6 featured a four-speed manual transmission, and overdrive was available as an option for improved highway cruising. The 100/6 was one of the early British sports cars to feature front disc brakes, improving braking performance.

The six-cylinder engine provided increased horsepower and torque compared to the earlier four-cylinder engine, resulting in improved performance.

The Austin-Healey 100/6 paved the way for the subsequent Austin-Healey 3000 series, which continued the legacy of the Big Healey sports cars with further enhancements and a larger 2.9-liter engine.