1955 Austin-Healey 100 M BN2
- Engine
- 2.66L OHV inline-four, 110 bhp, four-speed manual with overdrive
The Austin-Healey 100M is one of only 640 factory-built examples of this limited variant, produced between 1955 and mid-1956. Distinguished by a louvered bonnet, twin-tone paintwork, and a full Le Mans specification engine package — hotter camshaft, larger carburettors, dished pistons, and cold-air induction — the 100M offered around 110 bhp from the 2,660 cc inline four. This particular car has been restored from the ground up to concours standards, with body, engine, and chassis numbers verified by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust as matching original factory records.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$203,500
Competition
- 19541954 Le Mans 24 Hours
Performance upgrades later offered in dealer kits were originally developed and used by the factory during this endurance race.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive ground-up rebuild to concours show standard, retaining all original Le Mans specification components except for a reproduction cold-air box and bonnet strap. Interior trimmed in period-correct Heritage Upholstery cloth and exterior finished in correct period colours.
Body number authenticated by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust; cockpit rails carry original body number stampings and engine number matches body and chassis on the factory production certificate.
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