1956 | Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN2)

Austin Healey 100/4 BN2 ‘Le Mans, year 1956. Chassis (VIN) number: BN2L232923, engine number: 1B/239223M. A Heritage certificate is present which confirms that this a ‘matching numbers’ car. The engine is factory original to the chassis. Colour Ice blue metallic over Old English White combined with a dark blue leather interior trimmed with white piping and blue carpet. The colours are to original factory specifications, the white sides were added later in time.

This magnificent Austin Healey 100/4 BN2 was sold new in Los Angeles, USA. This wonderful ‘Big Healey’ was extensively restored in Europe, a photo report of the restoration is present. During the restoration and overhaul the car was fitted with a ‘Le Mans kit’ consisting of the special cylinder head, cold-air box, cooling vents in the bonnet, and a leather security strap over the bonnet. The cold-air box was not appreciated by the current owner and is currently not fitted. Instead, K&N sport air-filters are mounted.

This part comes with the car. The current owner purchased the Austin Healey from Altena Classic Service in 2001 and has enjoyed the car ever since. All service intervals were done at Altena, all the invoices are present. The car comes with a complete history file. This Austin Healey 100/4 ‘Le Mans is in a very good condition. It is not a concours car but a true driver car showing some traces of use and age. The car comes complete with a dark blue soft top, dark blue side-screens, and a dark blue tonneau cover.

The car is fitted with silver painted wire wheels shod with Vredestein Sprint Classic tyres and a MotoLita steering wheel with wood rim. This is a fantastic Austin Healey 100/4 ‘Le Mans’ driver car for the Austin Healey enthusiast. A perfectly serviced car from a long-term ownership.