1958 | Austin Healey 100/6 BN4
Prior to Restoration
As one of just 156 original RHD home market 100/6 cars built, TVB 600 represents a rarity worth saving – even more so when considering its high desirable factory colours of Healey Ice Blue Metallic with Ivory Duotone.
TVB 600 prior to restoration was a complete car but with very significant corrosion to the chassis and outer body panels with the exception of the aluminium shrouds.
Prior
As one of just 156 original RHD home market 100/6 cars built, TVB 600 represents a rarity worth saving – even more so when considering its high desirable factory colours of Healey Ice Blue Metallic with Ivory Duotone.
TVB 600 prior to restoration was a complete car but with very significant corrosion to the chassis and outer body panels with the exception of the aluminium shrouds.
Chassis & Tub
To ensure a flawless drive and the highest standards of body fit the owner opted for a new chassis with this and the tub fully jig built by us to ensure excellent longevity. Much of the original bulkheads were usable, were repaired and remain on the car today, strengthened to eradicate scuttle shake.
Chassis & Tub
To ensure a flawless drive and the highest standards of body fit the owner opted for a new chassis with this and the tub fully jig built by us to ensure excellent longevity. Much of the original bulkheads were usable, were repaired and remain on the car today, strengthened to eradicate scuttle shake.
Body
We repaired the original shrouds and fitted new aluminium wings, a new boot lid whilst preserving the original bonnet. To protect the aluminium panels from stone chips and dents we fitted our hand made aluminium wheel arch liners.
During restoration all brightwork and trim including the full roof mechanism plus the full drivetrain was test fitted to ensure flawless gaps and fitment on the finished car.
Body
We repaired the original shrouds and fitted new aluminium wings, a new boot lid whilst preserving the original bonnet. To protect the aluminium panels from stone chips and dents we fitted our hand made aluminium wheel arch liners.
During restoration all brightwork and trim including the full roof mechanism plus the full drivetrain was test fitted to ensure flawless gaps and fitment on the finished car.
Paint
The body of this Healey was blasted to bare metal with differing media tailored to each material or panel (based on composition and strength) before we applied multiple coats of primers, seam sealed all welds to prevent future corrosion before applying 4 coats of base coat and 4 coats of clear coat to achieve a deep, glass like finish.
Paint
The body of this Healey was blasted to bare metal with differing media tailored to each material or panel (based on composition and strength) before we applied multiple coats of primers, seam sealed all welds to prevent future corrosion before applying 4 coats of base coat and 4 coats of clear coat to achieve a deep, glass like finish.
Upholstery
We hand crafted leather seats to the original BN4 patterns (which differ from other Healeys) in the original colours. Additional heat insulation was added to the floors and gearbox tunnel to slash cockpit temperatures.
The roof and wet weather gear was all bespoke made to measure out of navy mohair, achieving both a much more luxuries aesthetic and greater water-tightness on these early design Healey roofs.
Upholstery
We hand crafted leather seats to the original BN4 patterns (which differ from other Healeys) in the original colours. Additional heat insulation was added to the floors and gearbox tunnel to slash cockpit temperatures.
The roof and wet weather gear was all bespoke made to measure out of navy mohair, achieving both a much more luxuries aesthetic and greater water-tightness on these early design Healey roofs.
Upgrades
- New, Stronger Chassis
- Adjustable Camber
- 4-Piston Disc Brakes
- Rawles Motorsport ‘Revival’ 2.6 Engine (30% increase in power and torque, inc. alternator conversion & cooling upgrades)
- Leather Interior
- Mohair Tonneau
- Alternator Conversion
- Aluminium Wheel Arch Liners
- Thermal Insulation & Sound Deadening
- Mohair Hood
- Side Exhaust (Low Noise Variant)
- Moto-Lita Wheel
- Large Core Radiator & Electric Fan
Upgrades
- New, Stronger Chassis
- Adjustable Camber
- 4-Piston Disc Brakes
- Rawles Motorsport ‘Revival’ 2.6 Engine (30% increase in power and torque, inc. alternator conversion & cooling upgrades)
- Leather Interior
- Mohair Hood & Tonneau
- Alternator Conversion
- Aluminium Wheel Arch Liners
- Thermal Insulation & Sound Deadening