19th Jun, 2019 13:00

Imperial War Museum Duxford

 
  Lot 49
 

1956 Austin-Healey 100 Modified to M Specification

Sold for £46,688

(including buyers premium)


Lot details
Registration No: XPP 958
Chassis No: 49655299
Mot Expiry: Exempt

- Comprehensive restoration and conversion to LM specification

- Piper cam

- Reconditioned 4 speed gearbox with overdrive

- Brake conversion to 3000 specification

- Original registration number

- 1 owner from 1979 until 2012

- Majority of parts supplied to convert back to BN1 speciation

- Excellent history file dating back to 1970s

- Hood frame and tonneau present

- UK Home market car

- Photo book of body restoration

The many fans of the four-cylinder Big Healeys will quickly appreciate that 'XPP 958' is no run-of-the-mill BN1, but a carefully restored and uprated example that's now waiting to delight a new keeper. The vendor acquired the car in 2012, by when it had been completely refurbished by the previous owner before being dry stored for 10 years. It was exactly what the vendor had been seeking - a solid home market, matching numbers car that he could convert to Le Mans specification, a task that was then completed over a three year period. The engine was treated to higher compression pistons, a Piper fast road camshaft, pair of 1¾ inch SUs, electronic ignition, Purolator oil filter and hi-torque starter motor. The original gearbox was replaced with a reconditioned four-speed overdrive unit; Healey 3000 specification disc brakes fitted to the front, along with a high performance anti-roll bar; all bushes and bearings replaced; and heavy duty dampers and a new exhaust system installed. The wire wheels were refurbished and shod with Michelin tyres, as per the Works cars of the day. The bumpers were removed and a new louvered bonnet created and installed complete with evocative leather strap. A pair of Lucas period lamps were affixed to the front, and the hood, hood frame and tonneau renewed. The original steering wheel was supplanted by a wood-rim example.

This exciting car is finished in White teamed with a contrasting Black leather interior. It is now offered complete with its original registration number, an excellent history file dating back to the '70s, photo album of the body restoration and original side screens, plus the vast majority of the parts removed during the conversion to Le Mans specification. A total of 10,030 BN1s were produced between May 1953 and 1955, when the model was superseded by the BN2.
 

All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.

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Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 19th Jun, 2019

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