£35,000 - £40,000
1954 Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1
United Kingdom • 29 Oct 2025 • Lot 3
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1) is a right-hand drive model with a well-documented history and older restoration. It features several upgrades, including a 4-speed overdrive gearbox and front disc brakes, and is described as being in super condition and fun to drive.
Condition
7
Well-restored, some upgrades, minor wear.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
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Odometer:
23,070 miles
GWH497
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Older restoration in super condition throughout; various choice upgrades including 4-speed overdrive gearbox, front disc brakes, big SU carbs and fast road unleaded head; few owners; vast history file; one of only 1,030 made in RHDInstantly recognisable by its pure and flowing Gerry Coker styling, the prototype Healey 100 two-seater sportscar was unveiled at the 1952 London Motor Show.
Based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals, Donald Healey was planning to produce it in-house at his Warwick factory but the design so impressed Austin’s Managing Director, Leonard Lord, that a deal was struck to build it in quantity at Austin's Longbridge factory.
Renamed the Austin-Healey 100 (to reflect the car’s 100mph performance), it was finished alongside the A90 at Longbridge based on fully trimmed and painted body/chassis units produced by Jensen in West Bromwich.The first 100s (series BN1) were equipped with the same 2.6 four-cylinder engine as the A90, mated to a three-speed gearbox with overd...
Points of note
£8,589
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£39,857
Median Price (Since 2020)
£115,326
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 12 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
22,201 miles
Registration Date
1954-05-08
MOT History
Passed
On May 09 2023 with 22,201 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passed
On May 13 2022 with 22,017 miles
Passed
On Jul 12 2021 with 21,503 miles
Failed
On Jun 22 2021 with 21,495 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed
On Dec 22 2011 with 17,940 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Entered:
- All four road tyres have slight perishing on sidewalls
Passed
On Dec 22 2011 with 17,940 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- All four road tyres have slight perishing on sidewalls
Passed
On Aug 17 2010 with 15,352 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2009 with 14,626 miles
Passed
On Jul 14 2008 with 13,990 miles
Passed
On Jul 12 2007 with 12,648 miles
Passed
On Jul 14 2006 with 11,237 miles
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