1956 Austin-Healey 100 M Le Mans
- Colour
- Red with black trim
A factory-built Austin-Healey 100 M with the desirable Le Mans package, delivered new in May 1956 through a Wisconsin dealership and retaining its original red-and-black livery, red interior, louvred bonnet, and low mileage. Authenticated by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and listed in the 100 M Le Mans Registry, it has been maintained in preservation condition throughout its life, never used competitively beyond occasional local rallies. A numbers-matching, well-documented survivor with continuous ownership history from new.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$192,500
- 1956-05-29 → 1976Factory deliveryFirst owner via Roewardt-Thomson Inc., Sheboygan, Wisconsinfull documentation
Original purchaser acquired the car new from authorized Wisconsin dealer. Vehicle was well maintained but used sparingly, limited to occasional local sports car rallies rather than competitive racing.
- 1976 → 2015Private saleGeorge Finkfull documentation
Minnesota-based owner who proactively sought verification from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and the 100 M Le Mans Registry, obtaining authentication certificates. Odometer showed 37,253 miles at acquisition; only a few hundred additional miles were added during his tenure.
- 2015 →Acquisition unknownOwner from 2015partial documentation
Current or most recent prior owner maintained the car in preservation condition without further mileage accumulation.
Competition
- —Local sports car rallies
First owner occasionally participated in nearby sports car rallies rather than pursuing a formal competitive programme typical of this model.
Maintenance & restoration
No maintenance or restoration records.
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