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First Production 1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 Roadster

United States • 21 Jun 2022

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is the first production 1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 roadster, one of only 640 produced. It features a Carmine Red exterior, black leather interior, and a rebuilt 2,660cc inline-four engine.

Condition

8

The car was restored by British Motor Corporation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania prior to its acquisition by the seller in 2016. The seats are trimmed in black leather with red piping, and black carpets line the floors. The floor pans and door sills were replaced during the restoration, and the transmission, overdrive unit, and differential were rebuilt.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

BN2L 228328

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

First 100M Manufactured.

200 Miles Shown, TMU.

2,660cc Inline-Four.

Dual SU Carburetors.

4-Speed Manual Transmission.

Carmine Red Paintwork.

Black Soft Top.

Black Leather w/Red Piping.

Breitling Stopwatches.

Lucas Fog Lamps.

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels.

Side Curtains.

Tool Kit.

Heritage Trust Certificate.

100M Registry Certificate of Membership
This 1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 roadster is the first of 640 100M examples produced by the Longbridge factory over a 10-month span and was completed on September 5, 1955.

The car was restored by British Motor Corporation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania prior to its acquisition by the seller in 2016, and it is finished in Carmine Red with a black soft top over matching leather upholstery.

Power is from a 2,660cc inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and features include a louvered hood with a leather tie-down strap, a folding windshield, Lucas front fog lamps, Breitling stopwatches, and 15” knock-off ...