1956 Austin-Healey 100 BN2
1956 Austin-Healey 100 BN2
Chassis no. BN2L 232856
2,660cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
2 SU Carburetors
90bhp at 4,000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive
Front Independent Suspension - Live Rear Axle
Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes
*Desirable BN2 Healey 100 equipped with Le Mans upgrades
*Well-optioned LHD example delivered new to Los Angeles
*A great driver level Healey to keep as is or for restoration
*Offered with Heritage Trust Certificate
THE AUSTIN-HEALEY 100
Donald Healey's stylish Austin-Healey 100 caused a sensation when it debuted at the 1952 London Motor Show. Intended as a low-cost, high-performance sports car targeted for the US market, the car featured beautiful flowing bodywork and an adjustable lay-down windscreen, giving the low Roadster a particularly sporty profile. Fitted with a large, torquey 2,660cc four-cylinder engine, the light and streamlined Healey 100 was a genuine 100mph-plus car. A three-speed gearbox was equipped with overdrive in both 2nd and 3rd gears, essentially giving the car five speeds. Soon after arriving on US shores, the sleek Austin-Healey 100 became the sports car to own among young Americans, and remains one of the most characteristic Roadsters ever produced.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
According to its Heritage Trust Certificate, this Austin-Healey was completed at the Longbridge Austin-Healey works in June of 1956. A BN2 model, this example benefits from the four-speed overdrive transmission, and the many smaller improvements implemented during the course of production since the introduction of the BN1 in 1953. The left-hand-drive Austin-Healey was equipped with wire wheels, a heater, miles-per-hour speedometer and a laminated windscreen, and finished in a striking black exterior over red upholstery and black weather equipment. Like most of these iconic British Roadsters, this BN2 was destined for the North American market; more specifically Los Angeles, California where Hambro Trading, Inc. handed the sale to the first owner.
Today this charming Austin-Healey 100 BN2 presents in driver condition, with a nice patina throughout. The exterior is finished in Old English White with Blue, and a black interior. The car has at some point received the appropriate 100M Le Mans upgrades including the louvered hood, polished aluminum valve cover and cold air intake box, while disc brakes has been fitted up front. The bumpers have been removed, and an oil cooler fitted in the front valance in addition to other more modern tweaks. A charming example of one of Britain's most iconic Roadsters, this lovely BN2 is ready to drive as is or restore, and is offered with a Heritage Trust Certificate, and the original bumpers.
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1956 Austin-Healey 100 BN2
Chassis no. BN2L 232856
2,660cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
2 SU Carburetors
90bhp at 4,000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive
Front Independent Suspension - Live Rear Axle
Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes
*Desirable BN2 Healey 100 equipped with Le Mans upgrades
*Well-optioned LHD example delivered new to Los Angeles
*A great driver level Healey to keep as is or for restoration
*Offered with Heritage Trust Certificate
THE AUSTIN-HEALEY 100
Donald Healey's stylish Austin-Healey 100 caused a sensation when it debuted at the 1952 London Motor Show. Intended as a low-cost, high-performance sports car targeted for the US market, the car featured beautiful flowing bodywork and an adjustable lay-down windscreen, giving the low Roadster a particularly sporty profile. Fitted with a large, torquey 2,660cc four-cylinder engine, the light and streamlined Healey 100 was a genuine 100mph-plus car. A three-speed gearbox was equipped with overdrive in both 2nd and 3rd gears, essentially giving the car five speeds. Soon after arriving on US shores, the sleek Austin-Healey 100 became the sports car to own among young Americans, and remains one of the most characteristic Roadsters ever produced.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
According to its Heritage Trust Certificate, this Austin-Healey was completed at the Longbridge Austin-Healey works in June of 1956. A BN2 model, this example benefits from the four-speed overdrive transmission, and the many smaller improvements implemented during the course of production since the introduction of the BN1 in 1953. The left-hand-drive Austin-Healey was equipped with wire wheels, a heater, miles-per-hour speedometer and a laminated windscreen, and finished in a striking black exterior over red upholstery and black weather equipment. Like most of these iconic British Roadsters, this BN2 was destined for the North American market; more specifically Los Angeles, California where Hambro Trading, Inc. handed the sale to the first owner.
Today this charming Austin-Healey 100 BN2 presents in driver condition, with a nice patina throughout. The exterior is finished in Old English White with Blue, and a black interior. The car has at some point received the appropriate 100M Le Mans upgrades including the louvered hood, polished aluminum valve cover and cold air intake box, while disc brakes has been fitted up front. The bumpers have been removed, and an oil cooler fitted in the front valance in addition to other more modern tweaks. A charming example of one of Britain's most iconic Roadsters, this lovely BN2 is ready to drive as is or restore, and is offered with a Heritage Trust Certificate, and the original bumpers.
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