1954 Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 'M' Specification
This Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1, finished in Reno Red with a black and red interior, was supplied new in 1954 and fitted shortly after delivery with a factory Le Mans performance kit by its first owner, a Halifax garage proprietor. It remained in documented private hands until a comprehensive ground-up rebuild on a new chassis was undertaken by its third owner from 2008, bringing the car to an exceptional 'M' Specification standard with a fully traced ownership history from new.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleSold £46,500 (≈ $58K)
- 1954 → 1983Factory deliveryNorman Harris, Belham Garage, Halifaxfull documentation
Harris purchased the car new and at around 600 miles installed a dealer-supplied Le Mans performance kit. He kept meticulous records throughout his ownership spanning nearly three decades.
- 1983 → 2008Private saleTony Howefull documentation
An MG salesman based at Appleyards in Huddersfield, Howe continued the careful upkeep established by the previous owner and maintained thorough service and repair records throughout his tenure.
- 2008 →Private saleCurrent custodianpartial documentation
Initiated a full ground-up rebuild to bring the car to an exacting personal standard, commissioning a new chassis, new body panels, and complete mechanical overhaul.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1954Modification
A dealer-supplied Le Mans performance kit was fitted by the first owner at approximately 600 miles to enhance the car's performance.
Kit was supplied through the dealership and fitted early in the car's life.
- 2008RestorationUK Healey
Comprehensive ground-up rebuild undertaken on a new chassis with replacement body panels; all mechanical components including the engine, gearbox, and final drive were fully rebuilt, along with all ancillary systems and fittings.
New chassis and body panels sourced from Steve Jowett at UK Healey. A 170-mile post-restoration shakedown confirmed the car performed without issue.
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