2016-09-19 20:31:39 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/16
www.handh.co.uk/buy/1955-austin-healey-100-modified-to-m-specification/13175

Auction description:
Date 12/10/2016
Location Imperial War Museum Duxford
Lot No TBC
Austin-Healey 100 Modified to M Specification
Year 1955
Vehicle Registration NVB 884
Chassis Number BN1/224917
Engine Number 1B/224917M
Body Colour
Red Trim Colour Black
MOT Expiry March 2017
Estimate £50000 - 60000

- 100M conversion kit fitted, finished in red with black piped red interior
- The subject of much work with an engine overhaul by Denis Welch prior to acquisition by the vendor
- Detailed history file, c.68,500 miles believed genuine, Heritage Certificate, original RHD UK car

This delightful home market RHD example has been in the current ownership since 2000 during which time it has been the subject of much work to bring it to the standard we see today. Displaying some 68,750 believed genuine miles as evidenced by correspondence on file, it is understood to have formed part of the collection at Sorn Castle when owned by Mr Mcintyre in the 1970s/80s. Denis Welch carried out an engine overhaul for the next keeper in 1990 and, since acquisition by the vendor, noted marque specialists Orchard Restorations have carried out a number of works including repairs to the body and the fitting of an alloy cylinder head in 2000, a rear suspension overhaul in 2002, rear brake overhaul in 2009 and the fitment of an M Spec air box and badges in 2013. In 2005 the gearbox was overhauled and a new clutch fitted by Colin Groom. A complete retrim in black piped with red at a cost of £5750 was also completed in 2009 by Molesey Coach Trimmers. Invoices for these works are contained in the detailed history file accompanying the car along with a Swansea V5C, MoT to March 2017, Heritage Certificate, list of owners back to 1961, photographs of works in progress and other sundry correspondence.

2017-10-02 14:06:13 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 10/17
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1955-austin-healey-100-m-specification

Auction description:
Lot 319 - 1955 Austin Healey 100 M specification
Ex Sorn Castle Collection
ESTIMATE £48,000- £60,000
Auction The Spirit of Motoring, London October 2017
Lot Number 319
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number BN1/224917-M
Year 1955
Make Austin Healey
Model 100 M

The beautiful BN1 Austin-Healey 100 on offer was built in March 1955 and was delivered through Dove Limited, Croydon London with a heater and wire wheels. The chain of ownership can be traced back to Mr Van Santen who owned the car in Middlesex from 1961 to 1970. The car changes hands twice in two years before a December 1973 Motorsport Magazine highlights the car for sale. Detailed letters dating January 1974 show correspondence between the new owner and the Healey owners Club. Correspondence in the cars file confirms it underwent a detailed restoration at this time. The car changed hands again in 1979 to 1989, where it was the property of Mr McIntyre ( A Director of the Royal Automobile Club) and formed part of the well regarded Sorn Castle Collection. In 1989 the car was sold to Mr Summers who owned the car until 1991. Denis Welch carried out an engine overhaul at this time. The car moves to Cumbria in 1992 where it remained the property of a Mr Coulthard until changing hands to the present keeper in 2000.

In 2005 the car underwent its second restoration by Colin Groom of Newton Abbot, Devon. Details are in the file. Between 2002 and 2009 £30,000 was spent on a variety of works, both mechanical and to the body. With over £5,000 spent with Molesey Coach trimmers re-trimming the vehicle to a very high standard indeed.

With its M specification upgrades, and larger radiator this car has been caressed by its fastidious owner to insure it has become an excellent example mechanically- performing as well in London traffic as it does on a country lane this well sorted example, with a large history file would be perfect for continental tours and events.

2017-11-09 16:46:58 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.coys.co.uk/showroom-cars/1955-austin-healey-100-m-specification

2017-11-20 18:10:46 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 12/17
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1955-austin-healey-100-m-specification-2

Auction description:
ESTIMATE £45,000- £55,000
Auction True Greats 2017
Lot Number 135
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number BN1/224917-M
Year 1955
Make Austin Healey
Model 100 M Specification

Otherwise same as above

2018-01-10 16:58:53 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.coys.co.uk/showroom-cars/1955-austin-healey-100-m-specification

Same description.

2018-02-09 15:03:03 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 2/18
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1955-austin-healey-100-m-specification-3

Lot Number 138
Same description:

2018-05-21 15:47:48 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 5/18
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1955-austin-healey-100-m-specification-4

Auction description:
ESTIMATE £45,000- £55,000
Auction Coys at Chiswick House
Lot Number 166
Same description

2018-07-07 15:33:26 | pauls writes:

Returns to auction 7/18
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1955-austin-healey-100-m-specification-6

Auction description:
ESTIMATE £45,000- £55,000
Auction Coys at Fontwell House
Lot Number 126
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number BN1/224917-M
Year 1955
Make Austin Healey
Model 100 M Specification

2018-08-24 18:18:12 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 9/18
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1955-austin-healey-100-m-specification-4-2

Auction descirption:
ESTIMATE £35,000- £40,000
Auction Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House
Lot Number 140
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number BN1/224917-M
Year 1955
Make Austin Healey
Model 100 M Specification