Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 | Restored | Known History | 1955
Highlights:
- Restored, known history
- 2660cc four-cylinder engine with five-speed manual gearbox
- Black and red paintwork with chrome wire wheels
- Black upholstery with red piping
- Wooden sports steering wheel and black soft top
Restored Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1
At the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show, Donald Healey unveiled his Healey Hundred. The response was so enthusiastic that Austin boss Leonard Lord decided during the show itself to put the car into production, giving birth to the Austin-Healey 100. The name refers to its top speed of 100 miles per hour, which was a magical milestone for an affordable British sports car at the time. The BN1 was the first series of the model and was produced until 1955, when the BN2 took over. Beneath the long bonnet sits a 2660cc four-cylinder engine with twin carburettors, a powerful unit that delivers plenty of torque. This BN1 features a five-speed manual gearbox. The car has been restored, and the maintenance history from the previous owner is known, a valuable combination for anyone looking for an early Healey with a clear history.
The black and red paintwork is perhaps one of the most classic colour combinations for an Austin-Healey 100. The dividing line sweeps elegantly from the edges of the front wings towards the rear, emphasising the flowing lines of the bodywork. The oval grille with vertical chrome bars, the round headlights with chrome surrounds and the bumpers with overriders give the front end its distinctive appearance. The chrome wire wheels with centre-lock knock-off spinners complete the sporty look, while the black soft top fits perfectly with the overall design. Inside, the atmosphere is unmistakably British. The black upholstery with red piping, black carpeting and silver-coloured dashboard with round gauges combine to create a sporty cockpit, with the wooden sports steering wheel providing the finishing touch. As the red piping picks up the colour of the bodywork, the interior and exterior form a harmonious whole: bold, sporty and full of attention to detail.
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