Description
Unique features: - Excellent condition - Matching Numbers - Entirely original vehicle - "Le Mans" bonnet Our Austin Healey BN1 100/ 4 was delivered new to its first American owner in January 1955. He opted for black with a red sidewall and a burgundy interior. Our model was imported into France in 2009, and we now offer this Austin Healey in excellent overall condition. Naturally, the 90bhp 2. 7L engine coupled to the three-speed manual gearbox (+overdrive) fitted to our model is in perfect working order. After more than 70 years in existence, this Austin Healey shows no signs of fatigue, but has benefited from a dashboard restoration (gauges and revised speedo) and a new soft top. Fully original, our Austin Healey was tracked by classic car specialists and fully serviced in August 2023. For sale, new tyres have been fitted to the vehicle. Our example has a number of items of equipment including: Original steering wheel with indicator switch and horn (operational) Chrome wire wheels Circuit breaker Thripod headlights Additional long-range headlights Soft top (new) Side screens (new) tonneau cover Model History Summary: Designed by Donald Healey and produced from 1953 to 1955, the Austin Healey BN1 100/ 4 was first presented at the 1952 London Motor Show. With its design embodying the British charm and elegance of the 1950s, it won over customers instantly. Equipped with a 2. 7-litre 4-cylinder engine, the little British coupé-cabriolet was capable of reaching 100 mph (160 km/ h), hence the origin of its name "100". Its lightweight chassis and sporty suspension provided a responsive, agile ride, ideal for thrill-seekers on the winding roads of the English coastline. The Austin Healey BN1 100/ 4 also enjoyed great success in competition, notably taking part in the endurance races of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it demonstrated its robustness and reliability.
Today, the sleek lines and refinement of the Austin Healey make it a highly prized collector's item. We offer you the chance to acquire a true icon of British automotive engineering from the 1950s, ready to provide you with a unique and timeless driving experience.
