2013-03-01 00:29:00 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/13
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2013-03-09/car/1955-austin-healey-100-4-bn2. ...

Auction description:
Lot 248
Registration SWD755
Chassis Number BM2/228306
Engine Number 1B228306
Odometer reading 25,000
Estimate £28,000 - £32,000
This 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 BN2 was modified very early in its life to M specification using the Le Mans Engine Modification Kit which included a high lift-cam shaft, larger carburettors/inlet manifolds and a cold air box. The car was also fitted with disc brakes to the front, wire wheels and louvred bonnet. It was restored in 1998 when the colour was changed from yellow to Old English White over Lobelia Blue, with matching blue leather seats, blue carpets, hood and tonneau cover; all in very good condition. An aluminium cylinder head with up-rated valve springs was fitted in 2008 together with a big bore exhaust system. The vendor has described the overall mechanical condition as excellent and the car is fully ready for fast road use. This Austin Healey BN2 is supplied with a V5C registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires on 15th April 2013 and a Heritage certificate numbered 2005/6999. These early 100/4's are eligible for a host of classic events including the Mille Miglia. This is an opportunity to acquire a well cared for and regularly used car with all the correct modifications and ideal for local or international events.

2014-11-02 17:34:06 | Mark Brown writes:

My Father owned and raced this car between 1950 and 1960 and he upgraded the car to m spec, I am sure he also did quite a bit more to make it faster during its racing career. We only have one photo of the car when it was raced, which I have uploaded for everyone's interest. I followed in my father footsteps and have raced a Lotus 7 for the last 25 years.
It is wonderful to see my fathers car has survived the years and looks so well cared for. the car I think (if my mothers memory serves correct was solid dark red.
Mum and dad in SWD 755 and my uncle John and his wife Heather in their Healey Silverstone used to drive to the tracks. Unload the picnic lunch, take off the windshield put on the Brooklands screen go racing and drive home at the end of the day.
I would love it if the current owner or any of the cars previous owners were willing to contact me about the car as I am trying to put together its life story as part of our family racing heritage.
Hope you like the photo and this information
Regards
Mark Brown
PS Damn wish I had known about the auction !