2013-08-04 20:31:34 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/13

Auction description:

16 Aug 2013 11:00 PDT Carmel

Motorcars

Lot 118

1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN1

Chassis no. BN1-L/157169

Engine no. 1B213876M

2,660cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine

2 SU Carburetors

90bhp at 4,000rpm

3-Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive

Front Independent Suspension - Live Rear Axle

4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Exceptional restoration by Richard Jenkins

*Finished in its factory delivered livery of Spruce Green over Green

*Matching numbers example, eligible for the finest Concours or rallies

*Factory delivered with larger 1 ¾" SU Carburetors

*Offered with Heritage Trust Certificate

Completed at the Austin-Healey works in June 1954, this left-hand-drive 100 was finished as seen today, sporting a Spruce Green exterior over a green interior and top. Specified for the North American market, the Roadster was fitted with miles-per-hour and Fahrenheit gauges. Furthermore, the records from British Motor Industry Heritage Trust indicate factory-delivery with larger, 1 ¾ inch SU carburetors, allowing the torquey four-cylinder to breathe more freely.

The car was delivered to the Austin Motor Company of America, from where the new 100 went to its first owner. Believed to have spent most of its life in dry climates, the Healey was owned by Reno, Nevada resident Mr. Byers in the early 1980s, before being sold to a Tahoe Vista, California resident, Mr. Caron, in 1982. Later, the aging Healey was taken off the road, and stored until purchased by a Colorado resident, who would later sell the car onto the consignor.

A complete car, still intact with its original chassis, engine and body tags, and with its original engine and transmission in place, the Healey was a perfect candidate for a thorough restoration. The man for the job was Richard Jenkins, a noted southern Californian restorer with renowned expertise in British cars, having trained at Jaguar Cars, Ltd when E-Types were new cars.

The Concours-quality restoration undertaken by Mr. Jenkins included an engine rebuild with new high compression pistons, bearings, oil pump and timing chain, and refurbishment of all ancillaries. The transmission, suspension and brake system also were restored to factory correct standards. The original body and chassis was carefully stripped and prepared before being repainted and reupholstered. Bright work was finished by Sherms plating, and a new wiring harness was installed. The original Dunlop wire wheels were restored to the correct silver, and mounted with period-correct Dunlop RS5 tires. An exceptional restoration through and through, this is arguably one of the best presented Healey 100's available anywhere, and would be a welcome contestant at most Concours, or a great companion on rallies such as the California Mille. One could easily install a 4-speed transmission from a later BN2, but with overdrive on 2nd and 3rd, many Healey enthusiasts are just as happy with the early three-speed box. Offered with its Heritage Trust Certificate and many photos from the extensive restoration, this superb 100 deserves a close look.

Estimate: US$ 95,000 - 125,000

2024-12-20 08:53:32 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/austin-healey/100/2634058.html

Seller's description:

ASKING PRICE $86,900

Elyria, Ohio 44035

VIN # BN1L157169

Condition Excellent

Sunnyside Chevrolet of Elyria, Ohio in conjunction with Greg's Sports, Classic, & Muscle is proud to offer for sale this beautiful 1954 Austin Healey 100!

Well, as it happens this is the second time we have owned this beautiful Healey...and we are proud to have it again. When we sell a car like this its always welcome home- quality never gets old with us and when one of our customers likes something else we have, and it's time for a change, we do our best to make that happen. Its really quite easy if you only sell great cars, like this one.

This stunning green Healey is the result of a comprehensive ground up restoration and we will put the quality of this car against all comers- it's that well done and beautiful. We think it may very well be the prettiest Healey we have ever seen, and we've seen and owned a few.

With a numbers matching engine that has been built to M specs this old 100 picks em up and puts em down. A pure joy to drive. Check out the Heritage Certificate and you will see that this car is numbers matching throughout. Ordered with special equipment from Healey including H4 carburetors, special front and rear springs, an 8-33 axel and more we think this one was a little special from the beginning. When the restoration was done by a renowned Jaguar restorer (Richard Jenkins) it was made even more special through the quality that was demanded for this car. It's that nice.

This car sold at Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction in 2013 for over 100K!!!! It's been loved and protected ever since.