2013-07-16 17:08:23 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/13
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Auction description:
California August 1-3, 2013
1956 Austin-Healey 100 M Roadster
Offered Without Reserve

Inline four-cylinder engine
Four-speed manual transmission with overdrive
Frame-off restoration in 1997
Refreshed in 2007 to concours quality
Work executed by British Car Specialists
Chrome Borrani wire wheels

This particular left-hand drive Austin-Healey was the recipient of a frame-off restoration in 1997 and was refreshed in 2007 by British Car Specialists of Stockton, California to concours quality. The owner reports that the Austin-Healey has traveled less than 100 miles since the original restoration and has been essentially unused since its freshening in 2007. Included in the sale are numerous containers of original parts removed during the restoration, extra paint as well as four original chrome 60-spoke wire wheels.

This Healey White over Blue with blue interior roadster is a three-owner car and fully documented with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate. It is fitted with 72-spoke Borrani chrome wire wheels that are knock-off attached. The six-volt electrical system has been changed over to a 12-volt system years ago.

The inline four-cylinder engine is not original to this car, and it is mated to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The Austin-Healey is equipped with a heater, louvered bonnet and lay-down windscreen. The Certificate further states that this is a factory-built 100 M (LeMans) Model.

It was built in April 1956 and was dispatched on May 5, 1956 to a dealer in the United States.

2020-08-02 07:54:12 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

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Auction description:

Lot #34911

Seller: MohrImports

Location: Monterey, California 93940

Chassis: BN2-L/231790

One of 640 Factory 100M Models

Restored in 1997

16k Miles Shown, TMU

Replacement 2,660cc Inline-Four

Four-Speed Gearbox w/ Overdrive

Healy Blue and Ivory White

Blue Leather Interior

Weslake Cylinder Head

Borrani Wire Wheels

BMIHT Certificate

100M Registry Membership Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

This 1956 Austin-Healey BN2 is a factory 100M model that was built on April 12, 1956 and distributed new in the United States. A restoration was performed in 1997 by Spyder Autowerks of Fresno, California, and included reupholstering the cabin and repainting the exterior in its original color combination of Healey Blue and Ivory White. The factory 2,660cc inline-four was also replaced with another 100M engine, and the electrical system was converted to 12 volt. Other additions include a Weslake cylinder head and 72-spoke Borrani wire wheels. The car was reportedly refreshed again in 2007 by British Car Specialists of Stockton, California, and was acquired by the selling dealer in 2017. This 100M is now offered as part of Mohr Imports’ Monterey Car Week Collection. The sale includes a tonneau cover, side curtains, a tool kit, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, a 100M Registry Certificate of Membership, refurbishment documentation, and a clean California title.

This car was delivered new finished in a Healey Blue and Ivory White duotone scheme, and was repainted in its original colors during the 1997 restoration. Close-up photos of the body panels, shut lines, brightwork, and lenses can be viewed in the gallery.

Chrome 72-spoke Borrani wheels measure 15″ in diameter and are secured with two-ear knock-offs. They were reportedly installed in 1997 and wear Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. The navy blue soft top and side curtains are depicted above, and photos of the included tonneau cover can be viewed in the gallery.

The cabin was originally trimmed in blue and was reupholstered during the restoration. A plaque provided by the 100M Registry identifies the car as a factory-built example, and additional features include a rake-adjustable windshield, chrome emergency brake and passenger grab handles, and a fire extinguisher.

The wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel features a factory-style horn button and turn signal switch. Smiths instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer and 6k-rpm tachometer, as well as gauges for water temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 16k miles, approximately 200 of which were added by the selling dealer.

The factory 2,660cc inline-four was replaced in 1997 with an engine that was reportedly sourced from another 100M. Additional modifications include a Weslake cylinder head and a 12-volt electrical conversion. The engine wears a tag indicating that it is the original unit, though this is not the case.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate describes the car as a “genuine factory built” 100M, and the included 100M Registry membership certificate, along with photos of the 1997 restoration.

2020-11-12 07:44:57 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/20

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Auction description:

RM | Online Only - OPEN ROADS, FALL 11 - 20 NOVEMBER 2020 - Auction Closes on 19 November 2020

Lot Number 2073

1956 Austin-Healey 100 M 'Le Mans'

$140,000 - $160,000

Chassis No. BN2-L/231790

Highly sought and rare factory Austin-Healey 100 M ‘Le Mans’

One of only 640 examples produced

Performance upgrades include Weslake cylinder head, 12-volt electrical conversion

Accompanied by BMIHT certificate, 100 M ‘Le Mans’ Registry Certificate of Membership

Please note that this lot will need to be collected from Marina del Rey, California

The 100 M “Le Mans” was introduced in 1955 as a higher-performance version of the Austin-Healey BN2, featuring larger carburetors and a high-lift camshaft, as well as high-compression pistons and a number of other upgrades that increased engine output from 90 to 110 horsepower. It was also equipped with an upgraded anti-roll bar and a louvered bonnet secured by leather straps. While some BN2s were retrofitted with performance parts to obtain 100 M-like performance, only 640 examples of the 100 M were produced by the factory in 1955 and 1956, making them among the most sought-after of British sports cars by collectors and enthusiasts today.

This 1956 Austin-Healey 100 M “Le Mans” is a factory-built model that was completed on 12 April 1956 and delivered new to the United States. A comprehensive restoration is said to have been performed in 1997 by Spyder Autowerks of Fresno, California, that included refinishing the exterior in its original color combination of Healey Blue and Ivory White. The factory 2,660cc inline-four was also replaced with a different 100 M engine that was reportedly sourced from another 100 M (note that, at this time the tag bearing the original engine number was affixed to the replacement engine) , and the electrical system was converted to 12-volt.

Other additions include a Weslake cylinder head and 15-inch chrome wire wheels secured with two-ear knock-offs wearing Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. The car was reportedly refreshed again in 2007 by British Car Specialists of Stockton, California.

Some of the notable features on this authentic 100 M include a beautiful wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel with a factory-style horn button and turn signal switch, Smiths instrumentation comprising a 120-mph speedometer and 6,000-rpm tachometer, as well as gauges for water temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. Additional features include a rake-adjustable windshield, chrome emergency brake and passenger grab handles, and a fire extinguisher.

The sale includes a tonneau cover, side curtains, a tool kit, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate describing the car as a “genuine factory built” 100 M “Le Mans,” a 100M "Le Mans" Registry Certificate of Membership, and refurbishment documentation. This car presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of few fully documented and factory-built 100 M “Le Mans” examples that survive today.