1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Roadster 4-Speed

Description

The 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Roadster exemplifies the golden era of British sports cars, combining elegant styling with spirited performance. Designed by Donald Healey and produced in collaboration with Austin, the BN1 featured a robust 2.7-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission and overdrive, delivering a thrilling open-air driving experience.

Refurbished in 2017, this particular BN1is finished in a striking two-tone blue and white. Distinctive features include a louvered hood secured by a leather strap, Lucas tri-bar headlights, driving lamps, and an adjustable windshield. The car rides on white 15″ knock-off wire wheels wrapped in Nexen SB-802 tires, while braking is managed by drums at all four corners.

The cabin features complementary blue vinyl bucket seats with white piping, a banjo-style steering wheel, and Smiths instrumentation. Power comes from a 2.7-liter inline-four equipped with dual SU carburetors, and both the engine and transmission were reportedly rebuilt in 2017.

This 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Roadster is now offered in California with a removable soft top, owner's manual, and a clean Maryland title.

Factory Equipment 

• 2.7-liter inline-four engine 

• Dual SU carburetors 

• Four-speed manual transmission with overdrive 

• Adjustable windshield 

• Removable soft top 

• Louvered hood with leather strap 

• Lucas tri-bar headlights 

• Driving lamps 

• 15″ knock-off wire wheels 

• Drum brakes at all four corners 

• The chassis number (BN1226237) decodes as: 

  • B – Indicates the model line: Austin-Healey 100 

  • N1 – Series designation: BN1 

  • 226237 – Sequential production number 

Modifications 

• Repainted in two-tone blue and white during 2017 refurbishment 

• White 15″ wire wheels fitted with Nexen SB-802 tires 

• Reupholstered in blue vinyl with white piping 

• Leather bonnet strap

Servicing & Documentation 

• Comprehensive refurbishment completed in 2017 

• Engine and gearbox rebuild reportedly performed during refurbishment 

Known Imperfections 

• Imperfections consistent with age and use 

Ownership History 

• Purchased by current owner in 2019 

• Refurbished in 2017 

Included 

• Removable soft top 

• Owner’s manual