1955 Austin-Healey 100 M Le Mans Roadster BN2
- Engine
- 2.66L OHV inline-four, 110 bhp, four-speed manual with overdrive
- Colour
- Black with Reno Red
A factory-built 1955 Austin-Healey 100M Le Mans Competition Roadster, one of only 640 produced, verified by both a BMIHT Certificate and a dedicated registry. Originally constructed with left-hand drive for the American market and finished in Black and Reno Red, it retains its matching-numbers engine. Well-preserved throughout its history, the car has received a high-quality restoration and remains eligible for vintage events and concours appearances.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$170,500
- —Auction saleSold €112,000 (≈ $123K)
- Date unknownEarlier owners (multiple, unspecified)partial documentation
Prior owners provided detailed records relating to the vehicle's restoration history; their identities are not individually named in the catalogue.
Competition
- 1953Bonneville Salt Flats speed and endurance record runsDriver: Donald HealeyMultiple speed and endurance records set; peak recorded speed of 142.636 mph
The car used was a lightly modified Austin-Healey, not the specific vehicle being offered at auction.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
The car underwent a restoration of notable quality, resulting in a new period-correct red and black interior with matching carpet, a black convertible top, and polished engine bay surfaces. Work appears to have been comprehensive in scope.
Documentation from earlier owners provides detail on the restoration; no specific date or workshop is identified in the catalogue.
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