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William I'Anson Ltd are delighted to offer for sale the very historic 1956 Austin Healey 100/6, TON 792.

The first right hand drive and only the third of any 100/6 built, finished in Reno red and black with a black hard top.

Used as a demonstrator for the Austin Motor Company as well as featuring in Bill Boddy’s 1957 Motorsport Magazine road test, TON 792 also became Sir George Harriman’s personal transport, which is where it picked up the nickname ‘The Chairman’s Car’.

Requisitioned by Marcus Chambers of the Competitions Department, to become part of the works rally team. In 1958, it was a works entry to the Coup des Alpes for Nancy Mitchell and Anne Hall, fitted with all of the latest developments including the BN6 engine, taking 2nd in the much publicised ladies category and 12th overall.

Driven by Nancy Mitchell and Anne Hall to an impressive 15th in the 1958 Liège-Rome-Liège rally, helping BMC to win the Manufacturers’ Team Prize.

Sold to privateer John Clarke in 1958 and taken to Le Mans by him in 1959 where they qualified well but were 1st reserve. Then 4th in the 1959 Snetterton 3 Hours and entered in the 1962 Tour de France.

Winner of the prestigious Fordwater Trophy at the Goodwood Revival and a multiple veteran of the Le Mans Classic, as the car sits today, the engine is freshly rebuilt and retains original Le Mans details like the high strength nitrided crankshaft.

Accompanied by 2016 FIA HTPs and in date safety equipment. TON 792 is the only Austin Healey 100/6 which can run the 2,912cc engine with aluminium head due to its Le Mans history, making it one of the most versatile cars you could hope for and a very desirable entry ticket to some of the best events world-wide.

For more information on TON 792, the Ex - Works 1956 Austin Healey 100/6, please enquire or visit our website here: http://williamianson.com/car/works-austin-healey-100-6-for-sale/

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