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£60,480
1955 Austin-Healey 100 Le Mans
United Kingdom • 21 Sept 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Austin-Healey 100/4 was converted to Le Mans specification when new and has a rich history, including ownership by SCCA national secretary Lester Seasongood. The car has been restored and modified, with its original engine, and is finished in a rare Old English White over Lobelia Blue color scheme. It's been pre-approved for the Mille Miglia and has a comprehensive history file.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car has been restored and lightly modified. While it's described as quick, agile, and well-sorted, it's not in perfect condition due to the modifications and restoration work, suggesting some level of wear and tear addressed during the process. The presence of a photographic record of the restoration indicates that the car was not originally in pristine or outstanding condition. The car has been modified with front disc brakes, servo, competition clutch and thrust bearing, a lightweight Dynamite alternator, expansion tank and high ratio rear axle, indicating modifications.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
BN1L227475
Odometer:
14,750 miles
Reg Number:
890 UXD
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Converted when new to Le Mans specification - Former property of SCCA national secretary Lester Seasongood, SCCA history - Approved for Mille Miglia, GP Nuvolari entrant - Matching numbers engine When two largely factory specification Austin-Healeys finished the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans 2nd and 3rd in their class, coming home in 12th and 14th place overall, outpacing and outlasting many purpose-built competitors, suddenly the world woke up and took notice.
Customers naturally wanted to increase their car's performance to “Le Mans” specification, and so the factory created the “Le Mans Engine Modification Kit.” Austin-Healey would launch the 100 M during the 1955 Earls Court Motor Show, a production model equipped to bring performance more in line with their racing brethren.
These cars received a louvered hood secured with a leather strap, high-compression pistons, larger sway bars, and uniquely valved shock absorbers.
Healey persuaded BMC to list a 'Le Mans kit' (twin 1.75 inch SU c...
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