1956 Austin-Healey 100 BN2 100M Le Mans
- Engine
- High-compression inline-four with Le Mans distributor, H6 carburetors, cold-air induction, and high-lift camshaft
- Colour
- Healey Ice Blue over Old English White
A genuine factory-built Austin-Healey 100 M BN2, manufactured in February 1956 and assembled at Jensen's with a louvered bonnet, this car is one of 640 Le Mans-specification conversions carried out during production and is listed in the 100 M Le Mans Register. Verified by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, it retains all original body-numbered panels. A concours-quality restoration was completed in the early 2020s, with Heritage Upholstery completing the interior. The car has been in California ownership since 1982.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$218,400
- 1982 →Private saleCalifornia-based current ownerpartial documentation
Purchased in California; car retains original California black license plates. A full concours-level restoration was carried out within the two years prior to sale.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive concours-level restoration completed within approximately two years prior to the sale. Worn components were replaced while retaining all original fasteners except on safety-critical suspension items. The body was refinished in Healey Ice Blue over Old English White (originally Florida Green over Old English White), with close attention to body-line accuracy. All original body-numbered panels were retained.
Restoration scope included a full repaint, mechanical recommissioning, and interior retrim.
- —Bodywork
Repainted in correct Healey Ice Blue over Old English White, with careful attention to the swage-line curve above the front wheels. Original body-numbered panels, including the boot lid, front panel, cockpit surround rails, and the special-order louvered bonnet, were all retained.
- —Mechanical
Engine fitted with original Le Mans distributor, original-specification H6 carburettors, cold-air box with Le Mans plate, high-compression pistons, and a Huntley high-lift camshaft. New 48-spoke chrome wire wheels and Lucas driving lights installed to concours specification.
Period-correct aftermarket chrome cam cover fitted; original engine-green cam cover retained and included with the car.
- —MaintenanceHeritage Upholstery
Interior trim and seating re-done to concours standard, including a new trunk kit and new soft top.
New soft top sourced from Robbins.
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