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1955 AUSTIN HEALEY 100 (BN1)

LMCT 7819
SN:4124

AUSSIE BN1 with ALLOY HEAD & 100M UPGRADES

The Austin Healey 100, Released in 1952 became an Instant Success with its Stylish Lines, Sketched by Gerry Coker, these Lines Remained the Styling Basis for Big Healeys Until Production Ceased in 1967. To many Enthusiasts the Original Austin Healey 100 Powered by the 2660cc Austin 4 Cylinder Engine Remains the Purest of Donald Healey’s Creations.

This Well Presented 1955 Austin Healey 100 BN1, was Delivered New by Larke Hoskins & Co. Ltd. the NSW Distributor for Austin Healeys. Earning the Larke Hoskins Serial No. 100-226, it is One of Just 405 BN1’s Sold New into Australia over the Span of 3 Years.

This Ivory White BN1 Presents as a Tidy Example, with Brilliant Brightwork and Sparkling Chrome Wire Wheels, Accented by 100M Style Louvred Bonnet and Leather Strap as well as a Pair of Period Style Lucas Driving Lights. Burgundy Leather Seats, and Matching Burgundy Carpets Provide a Fantastic Contrast in the Interior, with a Period Correct Woodrimmed Motolita Steering Wheel Rounding out the Package.

Significant Upgrades Under the Bonnet Include: an Alloy Cylinder Head, Alloy Rocker Cover with Flip-Top Filler Lid, Twin 1¾” SU HD6 Carburettors, LeMans Kit Inlet Manifolds, Cold Air-Box, Ceramic Coated Extractor Exhaust with Big-Bore Muffler and Tail-Pipe, Hi-Torque Starter Motor, Plastic Multi Blade Engine Fan, Thermatic Electric Cooling Fan and an Uprated Scorcher Distributor, All Resulting in Improved Performance and Reliability.

After 13 Years of Ownership, where the BN1 was Part of a Collection, in which time the Healey 100 has Travelled Just 3,552 miles (5,716km), this BN1 is Supported by Invoices for the Last 19 Years, showing Vast Expenditure on Improvements, and Maintenance.

The Performance is Noticeably Better than a Stock Standard BN1, while Retaining the Lovely Large Capacity 4 Cylinder and 3 Speed with Overdrive Character, Perfect for Cruising the Open Road or Winding its Way Through the Hills.

Priced without Reg, Talk to us about Reg, Club or Other Plate Options.

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