£115,361 • £105,240 - £157,860
1954 Austin Healey 100 S "Prototype" Recreation
France • 15 Mar 2026 • Lot 26
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a recreation of the 1954 Austin Healey 100 S "Prototype" #227B, built by Denis Welch Motorsport. It has set 16 speed records and participated in Le Mans Classic races, making it a competitive choice for gentleman drivers interested in historic racing events.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in perfect working order and has a valid PTH until 2031, suggesting good mechanical condition. However, it is a recreation and has been used in races since 2016, implying some wear and tear. The listing mentions recent work, indicating that some reconditioning has been done or is required to maintain its condition.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
150943
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RHD
1954 - Austin Healey 100 S "Prototype" Recreation
Chassis no.
150943
English registration document, vehicle cleared through customs
Vehicle sold without technical inspection
Notice:
"16 current speed records: the fastest Healey in the world!"
Following the start of production of the Austin Healey 100, distributors, especially in the USA, demanded competition results to encourage sales and create publicity...
Donald Healey, initially a rally driver, had already foreseen this and announced the production of four "Special Test Cars": SPL 224B, 225B, 226B and 227B.
These four examples were constantly modified, and regularly entered into competition, with the most notable result being 3rd place in the 1954 Sebring 12 Hours for #224B.
The 1954 London Motor Show saw the announcement of the 100S, which inherited its suffix from the famous circuit.
The #227B was the most advanced of the four cars, never registered as it was dedicated to speed records.
The car was therefore not subject t...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 05 2016
Latest MOT Mileage
297 miles
Registration Date
1954-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On May 06 2015 with 297 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Full race trim
Failed
On Apr 02 2014 with 297 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Apr 02 2014 with 297 miles
Passed
On Aug 15 2012 with 297 miles
Passed
On Aug 24 2011 with 297 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- slight play in steering box
Passed
On Nov 03 2009 with 297 miles
Passed
On Nov 19 2008 with 297 miles
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