Beschreibung:

The Austin-Healey 100 is a sports car built between 1953 and 1956 by the British Motor Corporation. It was developed by Donald Healey to be produced in-house by Healey's small car company in Warwick and based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals. Healey built a single 'Healey Hundred' for the 1952 London Motor Show and the design impressed Leonard Lord, Managing Director of Austin so much that a deal was struck with Healey to build it in quantity at Austin's Longbridge factory. The car was renamed the Austin-Healey 100. The first 100s (series 'BN1') were equipped with the same 90bhp engines and manual transmission as the stock A90, but the transmission was modified to be a three-speed unit with overdrive on second and top. The BN2 came with a real four speed manual transmission, still with overdrive on the top two gears. Features which distinguish the BN2 from the BN1 are the slightly larger front wheel arches, different rear axle and being the first 100 with optional two-tone paint. The vendor of this lefthand drive Austin Healey BN2 has been the custodian for over ten years. He acquired the car with a view to carrying out a full restoration however, due to a change in circumstances, is not in a position to finish the job and due to lack of suitable storage space has reluctantly decided to offer the car for auction; registration in the UK has to be completed by the new owner, although we are in receipt of the import certificate showing the necessary import taxes have been paid. Much of the work has been carried out and at first glance, appears to have been done so to a good standard. The engine has been rebuilt and all the necessary welding work completed. All of the necessary parts to complete the restoration seem to be present, required only is someone with a little knowledge to complete the task. A rare opportunity to complete an exciting project.