2017-03-07 00:32:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/17
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Auction description:
Lot 155
Registration Date 1956
Austin-Healey 100/4 BN2
Colour Blue/White
Registration Number UAC 277
Chassis No. BN2231068
Engine size 2,660 cc
Engine No. 231068
Documents V5C; 6 old MOTs; Heritage Certificate; handwritten history
Estimate £50,000 - £55,000

This particular car was supplied by the Healey Motor Company and retains its period Warwick registration number, UAC 277. The vendor, a great Healey enthusiast, has owned this car for more than 30 years, during which time he has improved it greatly and enjoyed it immensely.

Developed to mirror the factory 'M' specification, the list of works carried out is comprehensive. Major works include an engine rebuild about 20,000 miles ago by Richard Parker Race Engines Ltd, which includes a gas-flowed aluminium cylinder head, Omega cast pistons, works 649 profile camshaft, lightened flywheel, alloy sump and fully balanced crankshaft assembly. In September 2012 this engine was rolling road tested and found to produce 185bhp at 4,500rpm - an extremely impressive figure given that it is almost double the power output of the A90 engine from which it is derived.

Other work carried out recently includes a gearbox and overdrive rebuild, disc brake and telescopic damper conversion, and a replacement aluminium radiator. Over the 2012/13 period, the car was the subject of a bare metal respray, during which time the engine was removed and re-painted and a new boot lid fitted. To complement this new paint, fresh trim was also installed.

The owner celebrated this work by taking the car to Le Mans (and not for the first time). This trip, along with detailed maintenance records, are recorded in a log book which also lists trips to Spain in 2010 and Italy in 2011 - the latter journey being a trouble-free round trip of 2,300 miles. The car has also been used extensively in the UK too, with numerous jollies to the Highlands 3 Day Trials.

The car comes with a Heritage Certificate which shows that it was originally all red, but the present colour scheme suits it well and was a popular period option. Other factory fitted options are a heater and laminated screen. Being a late BN2 this car also has the wider track hypoid-bevel back axle which gives improved road-holding.


This fine example has had an understanding and enthusiastic owner for the last 30 years who has not stinted in his care for this car. It is all a 100/4 should be, with an impressive specification and appearance upgraded to 'M' spec. It is a car that is sure to give its new owner much enjoyment - lucky thing...