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Austin Healey 100/4 BN/1

Austin Healey 2.6 100/4 BN/1 Convertible Petrol Blue
1954 Austin Healey 2.6 100/4 BN/1 1954 Austin Healey 2.6 100/4 BN/1 1954 Austin Healey 2.6 100/4 BN/1 1954 Austin Healey 2.6 100/4 BN/1
£34,950
  • Registration RUR427
  • Colour Blue
  • GearboxManual
  • Mileage 68000 miles
  • Fuel Type Petrol

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1954 AUSTIN HEALEY 100/4 BN1. Registration No: RUR 427 Chassis No: BN1/153844. 1 of only 1,030 or so BN1 cars built to right-hand drive specification. Wire Wheels, Overdrive, full weather equipment. Supplied new via H.A. Saunders Ltd of Finchley and current registered keeper since 1983. Treated to an extensive, photographically documented restoration by H. Tindale (Motors) Ltd during 1993. Recently re commissioned after long term storage with attention to its fuel, brake and cooling systems plus a thorough service. Among the best-looking British sports cars ever made, the Healey Hundred (so called because of its ability to crack the magic ton) debuted in prototype guise at the 1952 London Motor Show. Penned by Gerry Coker, the Tickford-built Roadster featured a box-section chassis, independent front suspension, live rear axle, four-wheel drum brakes and Austin A90 Atlantic running gear. One of numerous show goers to have his jaw dropped, Austins Managing Director Leonard Lord soon convinced Donald Healey that a joint venture between their two companies was the best way to realise the Hundreds obvious sales potential. The early examples (codenamed BN1) allied the A90s 2660cc OHV four-cylinder engine to a modified three-speed manual transmission with overdrive operating on the top two ratios. A 1953 BN1 tested by Motor magazine hit 106mph and achieved 0-60mph in 11.2 seconds. A total of 10,688 BN1s are believed to have been produced between 1953 and 1955 (the vast majority of which went overseas) with only around 1,030 believed to be in right-hand drive form before the model was superseded by the BN2. According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis BN1/153844 was completed on 24th April 1954 with engine 1B/207054 and body 2497. Finished in Healey Blue metallic with Blue upholstery, the two-seater was supplied new via H.A. Saunders Ltd of Finchley. A letter on file from marque authority and author John Wheatley to the current registered keeper dated 20th December 1983 notes that: I first came across your car when it was advertised for sale in 1978 in the pages of Classic Car magazine. A chap in Stafford was selling it after many years of ownership. Entrusted to H. Tindale (Motors) Ltd of Oldham during 1993 for an extensive, photographically documented restoration, the 100 was refinished in its factory colours. Thought to have covered a mere 500 miles or so since its refurbishment was completed, RUR 427 spent many years in dry storage alongside two other Big Healeys. Leather interior is in great condition, complete new carpet and boot kit fitted to the original colour. A good history file with MoT certificates going back to 1983

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