2011-01-04 20:06:15 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '10
www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm

Auction description:
Automobiles of London
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
1955 Austin-Healey 100/4 BN2 Roadster
LOT: 155
Estimate:
£50,000-£60,000
Chassis No. BN2-L/228210
Offered Without Reserve
AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of £42.560

- A desirable BN2 with four-speed and overdrive
- Restored with a number of thoughtful upgrades
- Complete with BMIHT Certificate and FIVA passport

According to its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, the wonderful 1955 Austin-Healey 100/4 offered here was completed on 29th August, 1955 as an original LHD model for North American export. Original factory-fitted equipment included a heater, a laminated windscreen and wire-spoke wheels. The car was restored in Holland and then acquired by the current owner, a dedicated Swiss collector. The car remains in excellent overall condition, having seen limited use in its current ownership.

It was modified to be similar in external appearance to a 100M-spec car, with a louvered bonnet and a Le Mans-style bonnet strap. The snug cockpit is also very good in presentation, trimmed in black upholstery with smart white piping. Other interior features include the addition of dash-mounted rally stopwatches and a map reading light. Mechanical upgrades include front disc brakes for improved stopping power, a new aluminium cylinder head and slightly wider-than-standard wheels for improved grip.

Equally ready for spirited driving or classic rallies, the 100/4 is also complete with side screens, the aforementioned BMIHT Certificate and a FIVA passport.

DOCUMENTS:
Swiss Registration Document
Addendum

Please note that should this vehicle remain in the UK, HMRC has verbally confirmed that this vehicle is eligible for the reduced Import Tax Rate of just of 5% collected on the full purchase price of the vehicle.

Switzerland

Signifies that the lot is Swiss taxes & duties paid and originates from Switzerland, and is present at the sale under a temporary import bond, which must be cancelled either by exporting the lot outside of the EU on an approved bill of lading with supporting customs documentation, or by paying the applicable VAT and import duties to have the lot remain in the EU. All purchases returning to Switzerland will be subject to local VAT and import duties.