1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1 debuted in 1953 as a collaboration between Donald Healey and Austin, aiming to create an affordable yet high-performance British sports car. Its name, “100,” signified its ability to reach 100 mph — a remarkable feat for the era.

Powered by a 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine producing 90 horsepower, the BN1 featured a sleek, low-slung body and a folding windscreen for true open-air motoring. It was built on a lightweight chassis with independent front suspension that delivered agile handling and spirited performance. The BN1 was paired with a three-speed gearbox and overdrive, distinguishing it from the later BN2, which adopted a four-speed transmission.

This 100-4 BN1 has been refinished in Reno Red paint with a black convertible top and red leather upholstery on its folding bucket seats. Other features include Dunlop wire wheels with chrome knockoff hubs, a three-spoke “banjo” style steering wheel, and Smiths dashboard gauges.

This 1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1 is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a tonneau cover, side curtains, a binder of documents, manuals, and a clean Florida title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from the Wellington Morton Collection

• Finished in Reno Red paint and black convertible top over red leather upholstery

• Folding windscreen

• 2.6-liter inline OHV four-cylinder engine with twin 1.5” SU carburetors rated at 90 hp

• Three-speed manual transmission with overdrive

Factory Equipment

• Wire wheels with knockoff hubs

• Three-spoke “banjo” style steering wheel

• Smiths gauges with 120-mph speedometer and 6,000-rpm tachometer

• Independent front suspension (coil springs) and rear leaf springs with live axle

• Drum brakes

• Ladder-type steel frame

• The chassis number (BN1150908) decodes as:

  • BN1 – Austin-Healey 100 (first series)

  • 150908 – Sequential chassis number (consistent with 1954 model year)

Servicing

• This 1954 Austin Healey 100-4 BN1 has been maintained by an in-house mechanic and possibly Mr. Morton himself. It has been driven regularly for enjoyment and display at local events.

• Refinished by its long-term previous owner

• Michelin XZX 165SR15 tires

Documentation

• Large binder with receipts, notes, and diagrams

Known Imperfections

• Paint bubbles and nicks on lower corners of doors

• Paint imperfections on rocker panels and front fenders

• Dark scuff mark on top of passenger rear quarter panel

• No interior door panels

• Leather upholstery shows patina

• Paint chips, scuffs, peeling on underside

• Scuffs on wheels

• Paint chips on dashboard

Ownership History

This 1954 Austin Healey 100-4 BN1 is offered from the Wellington Morton Collection.

Included Items

• Tonneau cover

• Spare tire, mounted in boot and held in place by leather strap

• Jack

• Tool roll and knock-off wheel mallet

• Owner’s handbook and Austin Healey Service Manual

• Period-correct Uni-Syn Multiple Carburetor Synchronizer in original box

• Driving goggles

Additional Information

Please note that this vehicle is titled by the chassis number.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 Email: dgould@hagerty.com