2019-07-23 17:03:09 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/19
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19/monterey/lots/r0126-1955-austin-healey-100-bn2/7 ...

Auction description:
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN2
$70,000 - $90,000
Offered without reserve
RM | Sotheby's - MONTEREY 15 - 17 AUGUST 2019
Lot Number 307
Chassis No.BN2-L/228730
Engine No. 1B/228730

Meticulous concours-quality restoration
Retains its matching-numbers engine
Offered with 1968 California black plates
Includes driver’s manual and BMIHT certificate

Please note that this lot is titled as a 1956.

Discovered in California several years ago as a rust-free barn find, this BN2 was purchased from the son of the original owner as an ambitious restoration project. A one-of-a-kind find, the car was untouched since the 1960s, providing an ideal base for a restoration with very good bodywork and free from significant corrosion. Upon being shipped to Victoria, Canada, the Austin-Healey began a lengthy restoration overseen by established Austin-Healey judge Trevor Parker.

Jason Stoch of Jetstream Custom Auto was commissioned to carry out a complete and accurate concours-quality restoration. A concerted effort was made to keep all original parts with replacement parts only used where deemed necessary. Utilizing the same talent that Rudi Koniczek uses on his award-winning 300 SL restorations, the BN2 was fully disassembled, stripped to the bare metal, and media-blasted. The body and chassis were primed and painted in their original black color. Mechanically, the engine was rebuilt with stock bore and pistons, and a Le Mans–upgrade camshaft kit was installed. The original carburetors were rebuilt with new shafts. The transmission was inspected and road-tested in-chassis, with new seals and bearings installed.

The interior was professionally fitted by Geoff Chrysler of Rightway Heritage Trimming, a well-known Austin-Healey specialist. Every feature of the interior was taken into consideration by Geoff to ensure concours-level accuracy in fitting the interior of this BN2. The interior leather was custom-dyed Persimmon Red to match the color as found in the original interior.

This 1955 Austin Healey 100 BN2 is ideal for display at club concours and eligible for a host of classic driving events—and surely will not disappoint on the road or field.