2016-06-04 23:13:01 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 5/16
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Lot number 71
Hammer value £35,000
Description Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 Two-seater
Registration NBC 190
Year 1955
Colour Carmine Red
Engine size 2,660 cc
Chassis No. BN1-225053
Engine No. 1B225053M
Documents V5C; Heritage Certificate; restoration photos

As the accompanying Heritage Certificate confirms, this particular BN1 is an original UK market car that was built at the end of March 1955 in Carmine Red with red interior trim. Little is known of the subsequent history of the car but the number plate would imply that it was first registered in Leicester between April and June 1955. It reputedly had just one owner until the early 1980s when it was exported to Canada where it was discovered by the vendor's brother a couple of years ago. He shipped it back to the UK where it received a thorough restoration documented in photos in the history file.

Now in stunning condition throughout with superb paintwork, exemplary panel gaps and beautifully preserved red leather seats which look like they may well be original, the car is also said to drive very well and certainly fired up promptly and ran very sweetly as we moved it around for these photos, with a notably slick and easy gearchange and 40psi oilpressure. A battery cut-off switch is fitted in the boot and the car has a soft top and frame, both in good condition.

As nice an example as we have ever offered, this 'matching numbers' machine looks an absolute steal at the modest guide price suggested today, the 100/4 being a model that has soared in value of late, even overtaking the once-more-desirable Austin-Healey 3000. We like it a lot!

2023-11-12 06:52:59 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 11/23

www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/1955-austin-healey-100-4-bn1-recc31785-3-warwick-12 ...

Auction description:

The Christmas Sale 2023

1955 Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1)

A delightful, UK-supplied, matching numbers, BN1 in Carmine Red.

GUIDE PRICE: £40,000 - £45,000

ODOMETER READING 93586 Miles

Model 100/4 BN1

Registration Number NBC 190

MOT Expiry Exempt

Chassis Number BN1225053

Engine Number 1B225053M

Transmission Manual

Body Colour Carmine Red

This, stunning, UK-supplied BN1 is matching numbers and was first registered in Leicestershire in June 1955 as confirmed by its Heritage Certificate 

An absolute eyeful in Carmine Red with a dark red leather interior, black painted wire wheels and a black roof

Fitted with the Austin A90, 2660cc, 4-cylinder. 94bhp and 102mph

Bought by our vendor in 2016 as a poorly restored car, it was duly stripped back down and rebuilt again to a very high standard

During his tenure the engine was rebuilt with a new head, pistons and bearings, all fully balanced. The gearbox was also fully rebuilt and a new clutch fitted

The whole drive train was overhauled and the suspension and braking system gone through to make sure the Healey was back on top form

Now surplus to requirements from a private collection, this excellent early Healey would be a great addition to any collection of classic British sportscars