Austin Healey 100/4 BN 1 '54

• Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 from 1954

• Matching numbers
  
• Only 289 miles driven since restoration
  
• Recent professional restoration in excellent condition
  
• Heritage Certificate and Belgian Car-Pass present
  
  

The Austin-Healey 100 is one of the most recognisable British sports cars of the 1950s. With its low body, long bonnet and pure roadster character, the 100 became an icon of the post-war British sports car scene.




This example is an Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 built on 31 March 1954. The official British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate confirms chassis number BN1/154168, engine number 1B/207144 and body number 2642. The car was originally built as a left-hand-drive North American Export model for the United States. From the factory, it was finished in Black with a red interior and black soft top.




This example has matching numbers and underwent a recent professional restoration. Only 289 miles have been driven since the restoration. Today, the car presents in a striking Blue-White colour combination. The body was professionally repainted, the soft top was renewed, and the underside, engine bay and engine present as new following restoration.




The interior was also beautifully restored and the carpets are in very good condition. The chassis number is original and clearly readable.




Technically, this Austin-Healey presents particularly well. All fluids are fresh and, according to the inspection, no maintenance is currently required. The clutch and gearbox operate perfectly and the overdrive works well. The brakes only require adjustment. The handbrake, lighting, axles and suspension all function correctly.




Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an expert report for this car.




Technical data




• Make: Austin-Healey


• Model: 100/4 BN1
  
• Year: 1954
  
• Production date: 31/03/1954
  
• First registration: 31/03/1954
  
• Engine capacity: 2,660 cc
  
• Power: 125 hp
  
• Transmission: Manual with overdrive
  
• Colour: Blue-White
  
• Indicated mileage: 289 miles since restoration
  
• Chassis number: BN1/154168
  
• Engine number: 1B/207144
  
• Body number: 2642
  
• Steering position: Left-hand drive
  
• Matching numbers
  
  

Heritage Certificate




• British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certified Copy of a Factory Record


• Built on 31 March 1954
  
• Chassis number: BN1/154168
  
• Engine number: 1B/207144
  
• Body number: 2642
  
• LHD – North American Export
  
• Destination: USA
  
• Original body colour: Black
  
• Original interior: Red
  
• Original soft top: Black
  
• Factory-equipped with 12V electrics
  
• 590 × 15 tyres
  
• Smiths miles-per-hour speedometer
  
• SU type H4 carburettors
  
• Rear axle ratio: 8:33
  
  

Condition and points of attention




Restoration and originality




• Recent professional restoration


• Excellent condition following recent professional restoration
  
• Matching numbers
  
• Only 289 miles driven since restoration
  
• Heritage Certificate present
  
  

Body




• Professionally repainted




Paintwork




• Colour changed from the original factory finish


• Current colour: Blue-White
  
• Original factory colour: Black
  
  

Soft top




• Soft top renewed




Underside




• Like new following restoration




Tyres




• New, recently replaced




Interior and carpets




• Beautiful and restored interior


• Carpets in very good condition
  
  

Chassis number check




• Original and clearly readable




Engine bay




• Like new following restoration




Engine and mechanical condition




Engine




• Like new following restoration




Fluids and maintenance




• Perfectly maintained


• Nothing currently required
  
• All fluids are fresh
  
  

Clutch




• Perfect operation




Gearbox




• Perfect operation




Overdrive




• Works well




Brakes




• Adjustment required




Handbrake




• Works well




Lighting




• Works well




Axles and suspension




• Work well




Documents




• British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate


• Belgian Car-Pass present
  
• Car-Pass:
  
  

This Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter, Belgium.

Visits are possible with or without an appointment. If desired, the car can also be inspected on a vehicle lift.

Oldtimerfarm has more than 300 classic cars and motorcycles and is located just 5 minutes from the Aalter exit of the E40 motorway.

Also watch our videos:

Warranty:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M

Mileage of classic cars (km/Miles):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po

Purchase procedure:
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