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The Austin-Healey 100 BN2 is regarded by many enthusiasts as the sweet spot of the original four-cylinder Healey range. Produced for just one year between August 1955 and July 1956, it combined the purity of the original 100 with a number of important mechanical improvements that made it a far more enjoyable car to drive. Only 4,604 BN2s were built, making them considerably rarer than the earlier BN1, of which over 10,000 were produced. Although the BN1 was a great success, owners and journalists criticised one feature above all else—the gearbox. The BN1 used a three-speed gearbox with overdrive on second and top gears. In reality it had four forward ratios internally, but first gear was locked out after moving away from rest. This unusual arrangement worked well enough but lacked the sporting feel expected of a performance car.

For the BN2, Donald Healey addressed this criticism by fitting:

A proper four-speed manual gearbox
Overdrive operating on third and fourth gears
A stronger rear axle
Slightly enlarged rear wheel arches
Optional factory two-tone paint schemes

These changes transformed the driving experience and are the principal reason many enthusiasts prefer the BN2 today. Mechanically the BN2 retained the dependable 2,660cc BMC four-cylinder engine with twin SU carburettors. Typical figures were, approximately 90 bhp, Torque 144 Ib-ft, Top speed of around 105mph and 0-60mph in approximately 11 seconds. While these numbers seem modest today, the BN2 was one of Britain's fastest production sports cars in the mid-1950s. More importantly, it offered strong mid-range torque, making it effortless on winding roads.

During BN2 production, Austin-Healey introduced the 100M, a factory performance version. The 100M featured:

Larger carburettors
High-lift camshaft
Higher compression pistons
Cold-air intake
Louvered bonnet
Leather bonnet strap

Power increased to approximately 110 bhp, giving noticeably stronger acceleration. Around 640 factory-built 100Mswere produced, although many standard BN2s were later upgraded using the official Le Mans Engine Modification Kit. This has made authentic factory 100Ms particularly desirable today. Production ran from August 1955 until July 1956, after which the BN2 was replaced by the six-cylinder Austin-Healey 100-6.

Production figures:

BN1: 10,030
BN2: 4,604
Total Austin-Healey 100 production: approximately 14,600

Only 165 were right-hand-drive home-market cars, making original UK examples particularly sought after.

The BN2 enjoys an outstanding reputation among collectors because it offers:

The lighter, more agile four-cylinder chassis when compared to the later 6-cylinder cars.
The improved four-speed gearbox.
Simple and robust mechanicals.
Excellent parts availability.
Eligibility for prestigious historic events, including the Mille Miglia (subject to individual car eligibility).

For many restorers and enthusiasts, it represents the ideal balance between originality, usability and driving enjoyment.

This particular 1956 BN2 is an original UK RHD example as confirmed on the cars heritage certificate. Repainted in 2023 by Rawles Motorsport to the cars current Dark Green colour and fitted with the Le Mans conversion kit.

Fitted with front disc brakes, hydraulic clutch with pedal box conversion, electric cooling fan, spin on oil filter conversion kit and high torque starter motor. The car pulls well and is nicely refined over the bumps of the country lanes with the tubular side exit exhaust system providing a sweet engine note throughout the rev range.

Being sold on consignment for the current owner who purchased the car in November 2023 and has only completed 1000 miles in his ownership.

£69,500.00

For further information on this car or to arrange a viewing or test drive, please contact us on our email address at enquiries@jmehealeys.co.uk or call our workshop on +44 01926 499000

Condición y Registro

Matriculado
Listo para conducir

Apropiado para la Mille Miglia

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Datos del vehículo

Marca: Austin-Healey
Serie del modelo: 100
Modelo: 100/4 (BN2)
Primera fecha de registro: No provisto
Año de construcción: 1956
Kilometraje (leer): 91.451 mi
Número de chasis: No provisto
Número de motor: No provisto
Número de la caja de cambios: No provisto
Coincidencia de números: No
Número de propietarios: No provisto

Detalles técnicos

Carrocería: Convertible
Potencia (kW/CV): 88/120 (Fábrica: 66/90)
Capacidad cúbica (cm³): 2660
Cilindro: 4
Puertas: 2
Manejo: Derecha
Caja de cambios: Manual
Marchas: 4
Engranaje: Trasero
Freno delantero: Tambor
Freno trasero: Tambor
Combustible: Gasolina

Configuración Individual

Color exterior: Verde
Color interior: Negro

Material interior: Cuero parcial

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1956 | Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN2)