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£184,210

1956 Austin Healey 100M BN2 Le Mans

COYS • Netherlands • 14 Jan 2017

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AI Listing Summary

This is a meticulously restored, matching numbers 1955-1956 Austin-Healey 100M, one of only 640 ever made. Finished in a desirable black over red color scheme, it's being sold from a private collection and is said to be in unrivaled condition, representing a rare opportunity for collectors.

Condition

8

The car has undergone a meticulous restoration by a leading Healey 100 expert, bringing it to excellent condition throughout. It's a matching numbers example of the rare 100M model and is being sold from a private collection.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

BN2-L/233030

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Automotive developer and racer Donald Healey, looking to reach a broader sports car market, developed this iconic British sports car in 1953 using a 4-cylinder Austin A90 engine.

An initial success, British Motors Corporation saw the value of a strong competitor to the Triumph TR Series and took over production.

The BN2 was fitted with a real four-speed manual transmission, still with overdrive on the top two gears.

Other features that distinguish the BN2 from the BN1 are the slightly larger front wheel arches, different rear axle.

In 1955, a high-performance 100M model was introduced, with larger carburettors, a cold air box to increase engine air flow, high-lift camshaft and 8.1:1 compression pistons.

It produced 110 bhp (82 kW) at 4500 rpm.

The front suspension was stiffened and the bonnet gained louvres, along with a bonnet belt.

Approximately 70% of 100Ms were finished with a two-tone paint scheme, including one White over Red and another in Black over Pink for display at t...