1955 Austin-Healey 100S
- Engine
- 2.66L pushrod inline-four, Weslake aluminium eight-port head, 132 bhp
- Colour
- Old English White over Lobelia Blue
The Austin-Healey 100S chassis AHS-3707 is the seventh example from the third production batch of ten, built in the mid-1950s as a factory-developed racing variant featuring an all-aluminium body, a 132 bhp Weslake-headed engine, and pioneering four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes. Delivered new to Gough Industries in Los Angeles in April 1955, it competed extensively at venues across Southern California and Nevada. Restored in the mid-1980s at considerable expense by the noted specialist firm Hill & Vaughn, the car has since been maintained by Woolmer Classic Engineering in the UK and retains its original engine, chassis, and body structure.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €900,000 – €1,100,000
- 1955-04-21 →Private saleUnknown original ownernone documentation
Car was dispatched to Gough Industries in Los Angeles and used in Southern California and Nevada racing events; identity of first retail owner is not established.
- 1959 → 1964Private saleBob Schillingpartial documentation
Acquired from a second-hand dealer on Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles; periodically entered the car in competition between 1960 and 1962.
- 1964 →Private saleLouise Grey-Youngpartial documentation
North Hollywood resident; purchased directly from Schilling.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJon Savagepartial documentation
Described as a notable and well-regarded vehicle collector who held the car at some point after the Grey-Young ownership.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCraig McCawpartial documentation
Another prominent collector in the chain of custody; sequence relative to Savage is not specified.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Under this ownership the car received comprehensive mechanical attention including steering, suspension, and brake work, and is maintained by Woolmer Classic Engineering in the UK.
Competition
- 2012-08-01Monterey historic racing event
Most recent competitive appearance; the car was subsequently shipped to the UK for servicing and mechanical inspection after the event.
- —Pomona sports car races
Among several Southern California venues where the car competed shortly after its 1955 delivery to Los Angeles.
- —Palm Springs road races
One of multiple California and Nevada venues where the car was entered in the mid-1950s.
- —Santa Barbara road races
Part of the car's early competition programme along the Southern California circuit.
- —Riverside road races
Among the venues in Southern California and Nevada where the car was raced after delivery.
- —Bob Schilling race entriesDriver: Bob Schilling
Schilling campaigned the car intermittently over a roughly two-year period from 1960 through 1962.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2012ServiceWoolmer Classic Engineering
Post-race servicing and thorough mechanical inspection following the Monterey event, including a rebuild of the rear axle and half shafts.
Carried out after the car was shipped back to the UK following its August 2012 competition outing.
- —RestorationHill & Vaughn
Full restoration carried out to a high standard at a reported cost exceeding $200,000, covering bodywork and interior retrimming among other elements.
Work is believed to have been completed in the mid-1980s; interior was retrimmed at this time and original foam cushions retained.
- —MechanicalWoolmer Classic Engineering
Comprehensive mechanical attention including crack-testing and rebuilding of all steering, suspension, and brake components, plus fitment of new wheels.
Carried out within a few years prior to the catalogue date; the differential was also exchanged for a road-friendly 3.66:1 production unit at some point during the car's UK tenure.
- —InspectionWoolmer Classic Engineering
Detailed inspection confirming originality of chassis, body panels, stampings, engine, gearbox, instruments, and steering wheel, as well as correct mechanical operation.
Inspection findings documented in a written report; brake callipers noted as retaining rare early Dunlop piston bodies with wear indicators.
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