£49,500 (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)
1954 Austin Healey 100/4 ‘La Carrera Panamericana’ The Famous Ex-John Chatham Healey "SAL 75
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 46
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Austin Healey 100/4, registration SAL 75, boasts a rich racing history and extensive documentation, having been developed and raced by John Chatham. It features a de-tuned La Carrera Panamericana engine producing 177bhp and has been meticulously maintained, making it a highly desirable and historically significant vehicle.
Condition
7
The car has been restored and maintained by marque specialists, suggesting it's in good condition overall. However, it's a classic car with a racing history and has undergone an engine rebuild, indicating some wear and tear and a need for potential minor reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
BN 13891
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
SAL 75
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
PLEASE NOTE: Accessories with car includes, hood, 2 sets of side screens (one original and one replacement), a fabric dust cover and an aluminium fuel tank.
Launched in 1953, the Austin-Healey 100/4 stands among the most iconic British sports cars of the post-war era, representing the purest expression of Donald Healey’s vision for a fast, affordable, and competition-capable road car.
Introduced in 1955 as the final and most developed iteration of the original “100” series, the BN2 benefited from a number of important mechanical improvements over its predecessor, most notably the adoption of a four-speed gearbox with overdrive.
Powered by a robust, torque-rich four-cylinder engine and clothed in a beautifully balanced, low-slung body, the 100/4 quickly established itself as both an accomplished road car and a highly capable competition machine.
Today, it remains one of the most sought-after and charismatic sports cars of its era.
The example offered here, registration SAL 75, is w...
Points of note
£21,532
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£59,286
Median Price (Since 2020)
£145,699
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 03 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
8,048 miles
Registration Date
1980-10-09
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 22 2012 with 8,048 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- o/s engine mount starting to split
Failed
On Mar 21 2012 with 8,022 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- o/s engine mount starting to split
Passed
On Apr 04 2011 with 7,888 miles
Passed
On Mar 31 2010 with 7,614 miles
Passed
On Oct 09 2008 with 7,392 miles
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