2012-04-11 05:00:06 | Lofty writes:

FOR SALE BY AUCTION.

BONHAMS, HENDON, UK.

APRIL 30th 2012

www.bonhams.com/auctions/20141/lot/311/

2012-04-12 04:19:27 | Anonymous writes:

converted to RHD during resto.

2012-04-16 10:31:33 | Anonymous writes:

Actually original home market RHD car - chassis number is wrong in Bonhams listing

2012-05-19 08:22:11 | pauls writes:

Above auction result:
www.bonhams.com/auctions/20141/lot/311/

Lot Number 311
Estimate £18000-£22000
Outcome SOLD
Hammer Price £22500
Hammer Price (inc premium) £25875
Year 1954

Auction description:
Originally a left-hand drive model, this Austin-Healey 100 was purchased by the previous owner in 1988 and restored between 1990 and 1992 by Simon Gibson at Belper Car Centre, with interior re-trimming undertaken by D J Grove Ltd (see photographic record on file). The previous owner stated that a full mechanical rebuild had been carried out prior to his ownership but there is no record of this. Works undertaken during the vendor's ownership include fitting a stainless steel exhaust system, alloy fuel tank, four new hub extensions, new rear shock absorbers, new hood and tonneau cover, and a cartridge-type oil filter (original retained) while all four wheels bearings and seals have been replaced. Eligible for the Le Mans Classic and many other prestigious historic motoring events, '385 BMF' is offered with sundry restoration invoices, BMIHT certificate, old-style logbook, current MoT/tax and Swansea V5.

2013-01-21 13:08:02 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 3/13
www.barons-auctions.com/details.php

Auction description:
This Austin-Healey 100/4 was purchased by the previous owner in 1988 and was fully restored between 1990 and 1992 by Simon Gibson at Belper Car Centre (bare metal), with interior re-trimming undertaken by D J Grove Ltd (see full photographic record on file). The previous owner stated that a full mechanical rebuild had also been carried out prior to his ownership with additional works including the fitment of a stainless steel exhaust system, alloy fuel tank, four new hub extensions, new rear shock absorbers, new hood and tonneau cover, and a cartridge-type oil filter (original retained) while all four wheel bearings and seals have been recently replaced. Eligible for the Le Mans Classic and many other prestigious historic motoring events, '385 BMF' is offered with sundry restoration invoices, BMIHT Heritage Certificate, old-style logbook, current MoT/tax and Swansea V5.

Guide Price: £30000 to £33000

2016-06-05 03:50:21 | pauls writes:

Car returned to auction 3/16
classiccars.brightwells.com/viewdetails.php

Auction description:
Lot number 35
Hammer value £38,500
Description Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1
Registration 384 BMF
Year 1954
Colour Black
Engine size 2,660 cc
Chassis No. BN1154432
Engine No. 1B207267
Documents V5C; MOT February 2017; Heritage Certificate; restoration invoices and photos; magazine feature; handbook

First registered in London in April 1954, this rare original RHD BN1 was fully restored in the early 1990s and was then featured in an interesting magazine article which can be found in the history file. Carefully used and further improved since then, she presents extremely well and benefits from more recent improvements which include: Denis Welch alloy head converted to unleaded fuel; pre-engaged starter motor; alloy fuel tank; stainless steel exhaust; refurbished interior (cost £2,700, bill on file) plus a new set of wire wheels and tyres.

On a recent, lengthy road test she was said to perform particularly well, maintaining good oil pressure and displaying none of the 'notchiness' in the gearbox often associated with these early Healeys. The accompanying History File includes: 'before and after' restoration photos; assorted invoices; owner's handbook; Heritage Certificate; previous MOTs; magazine article from July 1991.

Bidders are advised that at some stage in the past a V5C has been issued with the chassis number erroneously shown as BN1L, indicating a LHD car. This is wholly incorrect as borne out by the Heritage Certificate, the original chassis plate still affixed to the front chassis member and the magazine article, all of which confirm that it is an original 'matching numbers' RHD car.

Offered complete with good hood, side screens and tonneau cover, this lovely black Healey is MOT tested to February 2017 and is ready for a new owner to enjoy over the coming season.

2020-05-01 09:19:50 | pete fiaschi writes:

The description of the car is in fact erroneous. This a RHD home market Healey and was never converted.

The restoration (bodywork) was completed in Belper Derbyshire by myself and a bodywork specialist.

As one of the early original owners, I bought this car in Derbyshire from a gentlemen who had the car for many years, having also bought it originally in the 60's from a farmer in kegworth as per log book.

A lovely car and if anyone knows where it is now I would be very much interested i re purchasing

Pete Fiaschi