1956 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2, converted to 100 M Le Mans specification
- Engine
- 2.6L inline-four, upgraded carburetors and low-restriction intake manifold, ~110 bhp (100 M spec)
- Colour
- Two-tone red over black
A left-hand-drive Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2 built on 10 April 1956 and originally supplied to the North American market. The car was later converted to 100 M Le Mans specification, gaining a louvred bonnet, uprated carburettors, and a revised intake and ignition system. Refinished in the classic two-tone red-over-black colour scheme with red leather trim, the completed car earned Best of Show at California Healey Week in 2004 and class victories at two further concours events in 2006.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$123,200
- 1991 → 2012Acquisition unknownPrevious owner prior to 2012partial documentation
Had a 100 M-style bonnet fitted and commissioned a full Le Mans specification conversion at Absolutely British in Santa Maria, California, including a two-tone red-over-black repaint and red leather interior retrim.
- 2012 →Private saleCurrent vendorpartial documentation
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownDavid Whitepartial documentation
Resident of Alameda, California; noted as owner by 1973.
Competition
- 2004California Healey WeekBest of Show
First of three show appearances made after restoration was completed, each resulting in an award.
- 2006California Healey Week1st in class
- 200617th Annual British Car Show1st in class
Maintenance & restoration
- 1991Modification
A 100 M-style louvred bonnet was fitted by the then-new owner prior to the car being sent for full conversion.
- 1991RestorationAbsolutely British
Full conversion to Le Mans specification carried out, including drivetrain upgrades, a two-tone red-over-black exterior refinish, and re-trimming of the interior in red leather.
Workshop located in Santa Maria, California.
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