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BN1L161015

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 31 August 1954 United States
 
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2020-02-14 12:32:48 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/20

www.bonhams.com/auctions/25719/lot/151/

Auction description:

Lot 151

1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1 Roadster

US$ 50,000 - 60,000

£ 38,000 - 46,000

To be sold without reserve

Chassis no. 161015

Engine no. 1B215081

2,660cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine

Twin SU Carburetors

110bhp at 4,500rpm (see text)

3-Speed Manual Transmission with 28% Overdrive

*Single owner for over 25 years

*Restored to 100M LeMans-spec

*Well known vehicle in Healey circles

*Driven—never trailered—to countless events around North America

If one were to look up "Trailer Queen" in a dictionary of automotive terms, this car would be listed under 'antonyms' of that definition. Built on the last day of August, 1954 and finished in Old English White over red leather, the 100 was delivered new to the United States.

Circa June 1994, the present Central Texas owner spotted a Healey Hundred that was listed in a classified advertisement in the Austin American Statesman. Offered by its caretaker of at least a decade, it was in a state of stillborn restoration, where disassembly had been mostly competed but precious little had been done beyond that. The purchase fulfilled a lifelong quest to possess the earliest model in the Big Healey lineup.

Professionally restored, the body shell and pieces were stripped bare, cleaned, rust repaired as necessary, and reassembled. Completed with an eye toward creating a machine for go and not just show, careful attention was given toward tractability, reliability, comfort, and, of course...speed. In order to reach that goal, this 100-4 was upgraded to better than 100M LeMans-specification, including a Motolita Derrington style wood steering wheel, louvred aluminum hood with leather strap, cold air box, Mondial racing pistons, SC Parts performance alloy cylinder head, stainless steel header & "big bore" exhaust, twin SU H6 1¾ inch carbs, 100M camshaft, and more. To ensure all that go-fast stuff is nicely watered and fed, there is a modern Facet solid state electric fuel pump and a Pertronix Flamethrower distributor with integral electronic ignition. The triple digit horsepower is funneled through the original 3-speed all-synchronized transmission with electrically operated Laycock de Normanville overdrive on second and third, resulting in five forward speeds.

Going fast is nice, but turning and stopping are just as important. Borrowing from the Austin-Healey 3000 parts bin, BJ8 power front disc and rear drum brakes are fitted. The AH3000 rear axle is held firmly in place by a Panhard rod and the front suspension is equipped with an uprated anti-sway bar to minimize body-roll. SC Parts leaf and coil springs dampened by Armstrong heavy duty lever shock absorbers combined with 15-inch Dayton 72-spoke chrome wire wheels and Michelin 195/65 radial tires complete the handling package.

In the over quarter of a century with the current owner, this 100 has been to Healey Conclaves all over North America, including Park City, Utah; Washington DC; Lake Tahoe, California; Grand Rapids, Minnesota; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Akron, Ohio; Burlington, Vermont; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Louisville, Kentucky; Charlevoix, Quebec, and elsewhere. Of note, the car was never trailered to any of the above events, but always driven. This rather photogenic Austin-Healey became a movie star when it appeared in the documentary film, "Inside the Octagon: Part 2".

In 2013 the Healey was subject to a $15,000 recommissioning by Jeff's Restorations—one of Texas's premier classic car restorers—which included a fresh repaint of its original color of Old English White and a new windscreen. In 2018 the tonneau cover was replaced and even more recently the heavy-duty lever-action shock absorbers were rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics. New leather seats were installed in January of this year. Resplendent in its original-type reproduction side curtains (with requisite storage bag) and a New-Old-Stock Amco top that fits brilliantly, this car has been to virtually every Texas Healey Roundup, regardless of the weather. It is little wonder that this Austin-Healey has been selected Best of Show on numerous occasions, and garnered a number of Gymkhana/Rally/Hill climb/Speed Run awards.

After a quarter of a century and over 60,000 delightful miles driving around the country, this 100-4 is finally ready to leave the Healey Marque Magazine former technical writer's garage and drive off to new adventures.

2023-02-27 16:23:11 | pauls writes:

Car was on BAT 2/23

bringatrailer.com/listing/1954-austin-healey-100-bn1-roadster-21/

Auction description:

Seller: racer355

Location: South Huntington, New York 11746

Chassis: 161015

65k Miles Shown, TMU

2.6L Inline-Four

Dual SU Carburetors

3-Speed Manual Transmission w/OD

White Paintwork

Black Soft Top & Tonneau Cover

Black Leather Upholstery

Le Mans-Style Equipment

Louvered Aluminum Hood w/Leather Strap

Adjustable Windshield

Front Disc Brakes

Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Moto-Lita Steering Wheel

BMIHT Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

Lot #99326

This 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is a left-hand-drive BN1 roadster that was completed on August 31, 1954 and is said to have been refurbished and modified with Le Mans-style equipment in the mid-1990s. Power is supplied by a 2.6L inline-four reportedly fitted with an SC Parts alloy cylinder head and mated to a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and additional equipment includes a black soft top and tonneau cover, a ventilated aluminum hood with a leather strap, an adjustable windscreen, a Moto-Lita steering wheel, electronic ignition, dual SU carburetors, front disc brakes, and polished knock-off wire wheels. This BN1 roadster is being offered by the selling dealer with a BMIHT certificate, marque literature, service manuals, and transferable New York registration.

Finished from the factory in Old English White, the car is said to have been repainted and fitted with a replacement adjustable windscreen around 2013. Exterior features include a black soft top with removable side windows, a black tonneau cover, a ventilated aluminum hood with a leather tie-down strap, Lucas front driving lamps, and front fender-mounted side mirrors. The headlights were reportedly replaced by the selling dealer.

Polished knock-off wire wheels are secured by two-eared spinners and mounted with Goodyear Eagle Sport tires. A full-size spare is found in the trunk. Braking is through 3000 BJ8-spec front discs and rear drums. The shocks were reportedly rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics of Calverton, New York during previous ownership, and the suspension is said to have been refreshed by the selling dealer. An uprated sway bar has been installed.

The cabin houses bucket seats that have been reupholstered in black leather along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Details include a wood shift knob, toggle switches for vehicle functions, and a dash-mounted rear-view mirror.

A wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel sits ahead of a body-color metal dashboard housing Smiths instrumentation that includes a 6k-rpm tachometer, a 120-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 65k miles, though total mileage is unknown.

The 2.6L inline-four was reportedly rebuilt during the aforementioned refurbishment and fitted with an SC Parts alloy cylinder head, Mondial pistons, a Le Mans-style cold air box, larger dual SU carburetors, a 100M-spec camshaft, electric fuel pump, stainless-steel header, upgraded exhaust system, and a Pertronix Flamethrower distributor with electronic ignition. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed manual gearbox with Laycock de Normanville overdrive on second and third gears. A tune-up and valve adjustment were reportedly performed by the selling dealer, and the clutch is also said to have been refreshed.

The British Motor Industry Heritage certificate lists the factory colors, options, and identification numbers, as well as a completion date of August 31, 1954.

The car does not have a title, as it is being offered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles of its age. It is being sold with its New York registration that expired in October 2022.

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