1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1

Description

Austin-Healey would shock the sports car world in 1953 when their two largely factory specification cars finished the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2nd and 3rd in class, and outpacing many purpose-built competitors finishing 12th and 14th overall. Following the race, customers naturally wanted to increase their car's performance to the specification of those Le Mans entrants, which resulted in the creation of factory-approved parts that could be added to any production car. These parts proved so popular that a ‘Le Mans Engine Modification Kit’ was created for later BN2 cars that were either fitted at the factory or the selling dealer. These upgrades allowed owners to experience a true “race car for the road,” and today, they have become a sought-after classic.  

Highlights

• Restored to a high standard, winning several awards, including a Second Place award from the 2015 Antique Automobile Club of America National Spring Meet in Charlotte, North Carolina

• Finished in factory-correct Healey Ice Blue, over a Blue interior, as per the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate (BMIHT)

• Original left-hand drive specification

• Retains its original, numbers-matching engine, body, and chassis as per the BMIHT

• Equipped with a blue folding fabric soft top and removable, folding side curtains

• Powered by a 2660 cc inline-four cylinder engine mated to a three-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive

• The car was restored and serviced between 2005 and approximately 2017, with receipts totaling nearly $120,000 with almost $30,000 in parts alone by the following shops:

  • Speedwell Cars of Watkinsville, Georgia

  • Neil's Restorations of Decatur, Georgia

  • Long's Upholstery Shop of Alpharetta, Georgia

  • TC's Place of Clermont, Georgia

• Accompanied by service records and restoration receipts dating back to 2005

• Please note that while the odometer displays just over 75,500 miles, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Fold down windshield

• Le Mans Modification Kit air box and one and three-quarter-inch SU carburetors

• Dual bucket seats

• Painted wire spoke wheels

• Fog lights

• Electric wipers

• Wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel

• Lucas Le Mans branded headlights

• Heater

• Dual, fender-mounted chrome mirrors

• Smiths instrumentation

• Independent front suspension

Known Imperfections

• Scratch on the driver's side front fender, under the headlight

• Small scrape on the driver's side front fender, above the wheel well

• Three small bubbles in the paint behind the passenger door on the rear fender

Included

• Interior trim samples

• Restoration receipts

• Knock off hammer

• Side curtain storage bag

• Service manual

• Modern tool kit

• Tonneau cover

• Jack

• Spare wheel and tire

• British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate

Ownership History

This 1954 Austin-Healey was purchased by the consignor in 2005 from California, and had the car shipped to their home in Georgia before starting the restoration. The car was in California since at least 1987, as evidenced by the accompanying registration card.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 email: cason.vogel@broadarrowgroup.com