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BN1L222880

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 13 January 1955 United States
 
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Heritage Notes

Fitted with wire wheels, laminated windscreen, heater, miles-per-hour speedometer

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2012-08-11 09:20:31 | Lofty writes:

For sale on e-bay: cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/

This early 55 100/4 underwent a full restoration about 8 years ago..having traveled Very few miles since said restoration, the car was gone through again mechanically to bring All aspects up to spec. Since this 2nd freshening the car has been driven on a regular basis and maintained accordingly. The Le Mans kit was fitted @ the dealer, all parts the appropriate Le Mans bits are period correct/no reproductions.
During the restoration a BN2 4 speed transmission was fitted as to make the car more driver friendly in modern traffic. The remainder of the car is as a proper BN1 Le Mans. Included but not pictured is a proper/correct 100/4 tool kit as well as a set of as new side curtains, never mounted/still in their packaging.
Work was performed @ Highland Automotive, one of the top restoration houses in the country. They have been involved in turning out proper Healey's for over 30+ years.

2019-03-01 07:47:38 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 3/18

www.bonhams.com/auctions/24809/lot/114/

Auction description:

Lot 114

1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 "Le Mans"

Sold for US$ 89,600 inc. premium

The Amelia Island Auction

8 Mar 2018, 13:00 EST

Chassis no. BN1L 222880

Engine no. 1B222880

*Lovely example of the classic Healey 100

*Believed to have been upgraded in period to 100M Le Mans Specifications

*Recently received Fast Road spec engine rebuilt by JME Healeys

*Offered with Heritage Certificate

This exquisite Austin-Healey is noted as having been originally delivered to the U.S. market with a supply date of January 13, 1955, it was as new as it is found today, with solid Healey Blue paintwork, blue interior and blue top, unequivocably the iconic and best-looking scheme for these cars. According to information reported from its Heritage Certificate it was fitted with wire wheels, laminated windshield, heater and miles per hour speedometer. Former owners of the car note it to have received the upgrade to Le Mans package in period, and although this cannot be confirmed those that have worked on it report its features to be correct, period items.

In more recent times the car was the subject of full restoration more than a decade ago, bringing it to quite exceptional order, this work being carried out by Highland Automotive of New York, a respected Healey shop for more than 30 years. During the restoration, to improve its usability it was fitted with a BN2 4-speed transmission.

The car was purchased by the present owner, a noted collector of sportscars in 2014 here in America, it was subsequently shipped to his British base. On arrival a decision was made to further enhance its usability in a number of key aspects, the engine was sent to JME Healeys to be rebuilt to their 'Fast Road Specifications', including Fast Road aluminum head and camshaft, with high compression pistons, a lightweight flywheel and uprated front pulley. In addition, it has been converted to front disc brakes, to compensate for the increased performance. Completing the package is a correct 100/4 tool kit as well as a set of as new side curtains, which are in their packaging and have never mounted.

With this work it was anticipated that the car would receive regular use, but ultimately that has not been the case, only a few hundred miles since the engine rebuild, which has become its reason for sale. In every major respect from its mechanical preparation to the aesthetic condition the car is ready to use and beautifully presented, perfect for a Florida spring drive, or the summer around the country.

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