1954 AUSTIN HEALEY (BN1) 100/4 - 100M SPEC

KEY FACTS

  • An FIA-compliant example of the Austin Healey 100M, with impressive racing provenance.
  • Under the bonnet is the 2.7-litre inline-four, coupled to the four-speed manual transmission with a Sebring gear set and uprated overdrive.
  • The car was used for hill climb and sprint competitions in its early years, before being placed into storage from 1969 to 1985.
  • Between 1985 and 1986, it was completely rebuilt to 100M specification by Denis Welch Motorsport in Burton-on Trent.
  • The car competed in several race series over the following years, achieving class wins in the AMOC Thoroughbred Championship, the AHC Challenge and the HSCC Pre-60s Sports Car Championship. It was raced by Denis Welch himself with the then vendor during this time.
  • It has been rebuilt several times since 1986, and has been maintained by front-running race team Woolmer Classic Engineering in Bedford during the vendor's ownership.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

  • The car’s 100M specification includes larger 2-inch SU carburettors, high-lift camshafts, 8.1:1 compression pistons and stiffened race suspension.
  • Its racing inline-four is equipped with uprated cams and pistons, steel rods, high-power oil and water pumps and a fully balanced racing flywheel.
  • Its four-speed Sebring-geared transmission is linked to a Tilton Engineering competition clutch, also benefiting from a refurbished and uprated overdrive system.
  • It also features FIA-specification Dunlop front brakes, an 80-litre aluminium fuel tank, a gel-type battery, a dynator conversion, vintage Kirkey aluminium racing seat and TRS harnesses.
  • The vehicle’s FIA Appendix K Historic Technical Passport was originally attained in 1986, and has been regularly renewed, the latest time being in November 2020, and is now valid until 2030.
  • Also included will be its original registration book, British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, a review of the 1986 racing season, a detailed service and race preparation record, an additional rally-style roll hoop, a box of spare parts and the original driver's seat.

CONDITION

  • No known bodywork damage.
  • A few scratches and stone chips can be seen on lower body panels, which are entirely commensurate with its racing use.
  • Its Kirkey seat has been fitted very recently, and is in excellent condition.
  • A few marks can be seen on the dashboard and dial covers, again in line with its motorsport use.
  • No electrical faults have been detected.
  • The most recent MOT test was on 18 April 2012 at an indicated 7,756 miles, which was a pass with one advisory to monitor a noisy exhaust.

SERVICE HISTORY

  • Its most recent service was in May 2020 at Woolmer Classic Engineering.
  • Prior to this, the car was race-prepared in October and April of 2019. 

SUMMARY

This Austin Healey 100/4 is a superb FIA-compliant race car, which was rebuilt to 100M specification by Denis Welch in 1986 and has been fastidiously maintained in recent years by Woolmer Classic Engineering. It has enjoyed a competitive history and will be accompanied by a valid FIA Historic Technical Passport, making it an ideal choice for any budding classic racer.

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Car Overview

  • TBC
  • manual
  • RHD
  • Old English White / Brown
  • Black
  • 2.7L
  • VINBN1159303


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  • Lot #05070
  • private Sale
  • Horsham, West Sussex , United Kingdom

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