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£44,672

1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1 ‘Le Mans

United States • 8 Oct 2021

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AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1 'Le Mans' is a numbers-matching example that has been upgraded with a "Le Mans" specification and a modern 5-speed gearbox. Finished in red with a black interior, it presents well after a previous restoration, though the front bumper has been removed and the originality of the "Le Mans" upgrade is unconfirmed.

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Condition 

6

While the car "presents nicely, having benefitted from a restoration years ago," the listing indicates some modifications from its original factory condition. These include the removal of the front bumper, upgraded gearbox, and non-original color scheme. The listing doesn't specify the quality of the restoration or the current condition of mechanical components.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

BN1-L/157600

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Three milestones marked the early evolution of the Austin-Healey: the introduction of the sleek, minimalist Healey 100 at Earls Court in October 1952, the successful entry of three Healey 100s in the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the presentation of the Austin-Healey BN2 with improved performance and reliability in October 1955.

The Le Mans modification kit could be dealer-installed or ordered through BMC, allowing 100 M components to be installed on BN1 or BN2 models.

Upgrades included a louvered bonnet, leather bonnet straps, larger carburetors, aluminum air box, high-lift camshaft, and high-compression pistons.

The engine upgrades increased output to approximately 100 horsepower.

This 1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1 left the factory completed in left-hand drive destined for North American export.

It was completed on 17 June 1954 and delivered new to the Austin Motor Company of America finished in Spruce Green over a Green interior.

It was further equipped with 12-volt electrics, ...

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£44,672

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£50,461

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