1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 Le Mans
- Engine
- 2.66L OHV inline-four, twin SU carburetors, 110 bhp at 4,500 rpm
- Colour
- Reno Red
A 1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 Le Mans, chassis BN2L230648, is one of approximately 640 factory-built examples with the full Le Mans specification — among the rarest and most sought-after of all British postwar sports cars. A matching-numbers car originally supplied to the US market, it underwent a ground-up professional restoration by BMC Classics of Florida following its 2006 acquisition. Documented by both a Heritage Trust certificate and a 100M Le Mans Registry certificate, it presents in Reno Red with black interior and period accessories.
Ownership
- 2022-08-19Auction saleSold US$142,500
- → 2006Gerry Girouxpartial documentation
Long-term owner based in Maine who held the car from the early 1990s. Car was complete but in need of full restoration at time of sale.
- 2006 → 2007Private saleHarold Brandner / BMC Classicspartial documentation
Marque specialist based in Florida who purchased the car and subsequently arranged a comprehensive ground-up restoration before onward sale.
- 2007 →Private saleDonald Redlingerfull documentation
New Jersey-based buyer who took delivery after BMC Classics completed the full restoration; the car was meticulously disassembled, media blasted, and rebuilt on a rotisserie under the arrangement with Brandner.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownEast Coast-based European sports car collectorpartial documentation
Current consignor described as a prominent collector on the US East Coast who maintained the car in excellent cosmetic condition throughout their ownership.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationBMC Classics
Comprehensive ground-up restoration covering both mechanical and cosmetic elements; the car was fully disassembled, media-blasted, and mounted on a rotisserie before being rebuilt. Original matching components were retained throughout.
Work was carried out by Harold Brandner's Florida-based specialist shop as a condition of sale to Donald Redlinger; the project is supported by photographic documentation.
- —Repair
Faulty clutch to be rectified prior to delivery to the new owner, at the auction house's expense.
Noted in the sale footnotes as a known issue to be addressed before handover.
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