2024-10-23 19:11:35 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/24

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Auction description:

The Ron and Sarah Jury Grand National Collection, Lot 112

1956 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2

$75,000 - $80,000 USD Offered Without Reserve

Finished in factory-correct two-tone Ivory White and Black

A very late example retaining its numbers-matching engine and body

Equipped with Lucas driving lights, heater, knock-off wire wheels, and lap belts

US delivery, sold new in Los Angeles

2024 AACA First Place Junior Award; BMIHT certificate

Chassis No. BN2-L/232735

Engine No. 1B/232735-M

Body No. 14099

Registration US Title

Location United States | Kansas City, Kansas

The Austin-Healey 100 proved especially popular in California’s budding car culture. Amazingly, nearly three-quarters of Austin-Healey 100 BN2 production was earmarked for the Golden State, including the example offered here, which left the factory on 4 June 1956 bound for Hambro Trading Inc. of Los Angeles.

Resplendent in its factory-correct two-tone color combination of Ivory White and Black, featuring a black vinyl interior and black convertible top, it was specified from the factory with the optional laminated windscreen, a Smiths speedometer in miles, and a heater, as its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate confirms.

After having been resprayed to silver at some point, this BN2 received a complete restoration in 2014 under previous ownership. Upon stripping the paint, it was revealed that both the engine and trunk compartment had been painted black, a known experiment by the factory, which has been found only on white cars at the end of BN2 production.

Following the comprehensive sorting, restoration, and refurbishment of its engine, body, and chassis, this BN2 was furnished with a lovely set of center-locking knock-off wire wheels. In addition, a sporting pair of Lucas fog lamps are mounted to the front bumper. Notably, this Austin-Healey also retains its numbers-matching engine and body.

Since entering Sarah Jury’s collection in January 2020, this handsome BN2 has rarely been driven though continually admired and appreciated. In September 2024 it won an Antique Automobile Club of America First Place Junior Award, a testament to its outstanding presentation. With less than 700 miles traveled since being restored, this BN2 is truly ready to be driven and experienced to the fullest by its next discerning custodian.