1955 Austin-Healey 100 (100M specification)
- Engine
- 2.7L inline-four with Le Mans tune, ~110 bhp
A 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (chassis BN1 227598) built to 100M specification, combining the Le Mans tuning kit with additional performance upgrades to produce approximately 110 bhp. Restored over the period 2001–2009 and subsequently prepared to FIA specification, the car has been actively campaigned across Britain and continental Europe, accumulating multiple class podiums in the Woodcote Trophy, Tour Auto, Modena Cento Ore, Equipe GTS, and at Zandvoort. Its engine was rebuilt in 2019 by marque specialist John Chatham Cars.
Ownership
- 2020-03-29Auction saleEstimate £80,000 – £100,000
- 2008 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Owner invested over £100,000 in race and rally preparation after acquisition; engine rebuilt by marque specialist in 2019. Car documented with restoration invoices, V5C, and FIA/HTP papers.
Competition
- —Woodcote TrophyMultiple class podium finishes
Car entered on numerous occasions, achieving several class podium results across different editions.
- —Tour AutoCompleted
Participated in two separate editions; driven back to the UK from France under its own power on both occasions.
- —Modena Cento Ore
- —Equipe GTSEquipe GTS events
Participated in multiple rounds of this series.
- —Zandvoort circuit eventClass podium
Car was driven to and from Zandvoort under its own power, securing a class podium at the event.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2019Engine rebuildJohn Chatham Cars
Full engine rebuild undertaken at a cost of £15,000 by a well-regarded Austin-Healey marque specialist.
- —Restoration
Comprehensive restoration carried out over approximately eight years, covering the period from 2001 through to 2009. Supporting invoices are present in the documentation file.
Restoration was already underway or substantially advanced when the current owner acquired the car in 2008.
- —Modification
Car fitted with a 100M specification Le Mans kit, a safety steering column knuckle, and a roll cage with FIA-compliant electrical cut-out. FIA/HTP certification obtained.
These are described as the only known departures from standard specification.
- —Mechanical
Over £100,000 expended on race and rally preparation work following acquisition, including general competitive maintenance to keep the car circuit- and road-ready.
Exact scope of individual work items not detailed beyond the engine rebuild entry below.
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