1956 Austin-Healey 100/4 BN2 with 100M Le Mans upgrades
- Engine
- Inline-four with Le Mans tuning kit (twin 1.75" SU HD6 carbs, high-lift cam, high-compression pistons), ~110 bhp
The 1956 Austin-Healey 100/4 BN2 (chassis BN2/L/228821) is a left-hand-drive example fitted with the performance-enhancing 100M 'Le Mans' kit, which adds twin SU carburettors, a high-lift camshaft, high-compression pistons, and a louvred bonnet, raising output to around 110 bhp. The car has been comprehensively restored to concours standard by Dutch Healey 100 specialist Bart van Tiggelen, retaining its original colour scheme, and is eligible for the Mille Miglia.
Ownership
- 2019-10-11Auction saleSold €130,000 (≈ $143K)
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownBart van Tiggelenpartial documentation
Dutch marque specialist who carried out an extensive no-expense-spared restoration to concours standard, including bodywork, respraying in the original colour, rebuilding instruments, and overhauling the gearbox.
Competition
- —Concours d'EleganceParticipant
The car is described as a concours d'elegance participant, though no specific named event or date is provided.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationBart van Tiggelen
Full, high-quality restoration to concours standard carried out with no cost restrictions: bare-metal respray in the car's original factory colour, rebuilt instruments, gearbox rebuilt with fresh synchromesh, and all brightwork brought to excellent condition throughout.
Bart van Tiggelen is described as the leading Dutch specialist in Healey 100 models. The interior — seats, carpets and controls — was brought to as-new condition during the same restoration campaign.
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