History:
Donald Healey had success racing two modified 100/4 BN Roadsters at the Mille Miglia and 24 Hours of Le Mans. This inspired him to build a limited production, factory-built, high performance version of a similar specification for client. There were only 640 built and they were called The 100M or Le Mans Model. This care was delivered new in left hand drive as a USA export model, then to first owner, William Horner through the San Francisco dealer on Van Ness Avenue.
Features:
The 100M had many sporting improvements over the standard, making it a superior car. The standard BN2 engine was up from 90bhp to 110bhp; these cars had larger performance, 1 ¾” SU H6 Carburetors, a special inlet manifold, cold air box and air tube, high compression pistons, high lift camshaft, a special distributor and a louvered hood with Le Mans regulation leather strap. In addition, the front windscreen would fold down flat.
Condition:
A professional body-off frame restoration, documented with excellent photographs circa 1999, resulting in various Concours awards. Then sent to Healey specialists, Fourintune, in 2007 for a serious going over, with work receipts outlining work done.
Documents:
Has a large binder of documents including British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, 100M Le Mans Registry Letter and Certificate, Owner’s Manual, period 100M literature, judges’ score cards, work receipts and restoration photos, all verifying the car is a genuine factory built 100 Le Mans. Also includes letters from selling dealer in San Francisco to first owner.
Accessories:
1 set Side Curtains, 1 Hammer for Wheels, 1 Took Kit, 1 Jack, 1 Jack handle, 1 Spare hold down, 1 Tonneau cover, 2 Driver’s Handbooks
Of Note:
A matching numbers, fully restored, well-documented 100M. Eligible for historic rallies or car show.
