The Austin-Healey 100 BN1 is as classic a British sports car as they come.

Launched at the 1952 Earl’s Court Motor Show, the original 100-4 was equipped with the Austin A90 2,660-cc engine and three-speed gearbox.

By the time the BN2 series of 100Ms were being produced, the model was becoming well known for its ability at circuit rallying and racing.

Hence the production of the Le Mans specification, which increased power output to a maximum 110 bhp.

Also offered was a post-production Le Mans kit, which is seen on the car offered here.

The kits included bigger carburettors and modified the distributer, valves and added a front anti-roll bar.

Originally delivered in LHD North American specification, this 100M was found in the Matthews Collection in Denver.

It was registered with the Le Mans registry, which means chassis 225762 had a minimum specification of 1.75-inch H6 S.U.

carburettors, was fitted with special inlet manifolds, cold air box and air tubes, a factory style louver...