2.6 - 4 100 | Old English White | ||||
BN1 | Red | ||||
Left Hand Drive | Black | ||||
1B227001M | |||||
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28 June 1955 | United States | ||||
1955 | Black / Old English White | ||||
2018 | Red | ||||
Rest: Nice | Black | ||||
Original | Plymouth | ||||
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2016-01-30 09:41:44 | pauls writes:
Car offered at:
dobsonmotorsport.com/product/1955-austin-healey-100-lemans-very-original/
Sellers description:
This car, chassis #BN1L227001, was one of a handful of BN-1 cars converted to correct LeMans specifications post factory by the Donald Healey dealership, according to records obtained from the previous owner. The history prior to 1970 is not fully documented, however, there is documentation existing that details the ownership and work carried out since 1970 when it was purchased by Jerry Jordan in Portland, OR from a Delbert Hanks, who had owned in since at least 1964. When Mr. Jordan purchased the car, it was in rather poor condition, but complete with its original blue/white two-tone paint and all original wheels, engine and other LeMans equipment, including louvered hood and leather strap, LeMans carbs, airbox, distributor and intake manifold and all internal engines parts, the ubiquitous fold-down windscreen and 48-spoke rims. In 1978, Gordon Villa purchased the car from Jordan and painted the top portion black in his garage and that paint, along with the original red interior, exists on the car today. He also rebuilt the engine, replaced the factory original 3-speed gearbox with the better 4-speed "BN2" gearbox and added an electric overdrive for better drivability. He also replaced the weaker 48-spoke rims with a more robust 60-spoke versions. The car includes the original 3-speed gearbox, overdrive unit and cowling, so one could easily convert it back should they wish. The car also includes original tools, manual and a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certified copy of the original build sheet.
This very special Healey looks great and runs well, and one would be hard pressed to find a more original example of this rare, early "LeMans" Healey. It can be inspected by appointment in the Seattle, WA area.
2016-06-22 21:26:48 | pauls writes:
Car to be at auction 8/16
www.mecum.com/lots/CA0816-244495/1955-austin-healey-100m-roadster/
Auction description:
Lot R312 Monterey 2016 Aug 18-20
1955 Austin-Healey 100M Roadster
Dealer Prepared 'Le Mans' BN-1 car
Color Black/White
Interior Red
VIN/Serial BN1L227001
100M 'Le Mans' BN-1 car converted to correct Le Mans specifications post factory by the Donald Healey dealership
Fitted with performance modifications used on the Austin-Healeys which raced in the 1953 Le Mans 24-hour race
Chassis no. BN1L227001
2660cc inline 4-cylinder engine
Le Mans carburetors, intake, airbox and distributor
BN2 4-speed gearbox
Electric overdrive
Louvered hood and leather strap
Fold-down windscreen
Two-tone Black and White paint
Original Red interior
60-spoke wheels
Original tools
Manual
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certified copy of the original build sheet
Original 3-speed, overdrive unit and cowling included
Known history to 1970
2017-01-25 03:25:38 | pauls writes:
Car returned to auction 1/17
www.bonhams.com/auctions/23945/lot/101/
Auction description:
Lot 101
1955 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100 BN1 "LE MANS"
Sold for US$ 61,600 inc. premium
The Scottsdale Auction
Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Chassis no. BN1L 227001
Engine no. 1B227001M
Built in June of 1955, this smart Austin-Healey 100 BN1 left the factory sporting Old English White paintwork over a red interior, with factory-fitted equipment including wire wheels, a heater and a miles-per-hour speedometer. The car was configured as a left-hand-drive example, and was destined for the US market. According to a notarized letter on file, Oregonian Mr. Jerry Jordan purchased the 100 BN1 in 1970 in Portland, Oregon. At that time, the car was already fitted with the desirable 100M Le Mans equipment, including the steel louvered bonnet, the larger SU carburetors with airbox, a larger front sway bar, and the internal engine parts. Prior to Mr. Jordan's purchase, the Austin-Healey had been parked in a garage on Rose Street in Oregon since 1964, and was owned by a Mr. Delbert Hanks.
It is indeed believed that this 100 BN1 was equipped with its 100M Le Mans kit from an authorized Donald Healey agency soon after its arrival to the US, and therefore is now considered to be one of only approximately 500 Austin-Healey 100 "Dealer M" cars.
Mr. Jordan sold the Healey to Mr. Gordon Villa (also a resident in the Pacific Northwest) in 1978. The Austin-Healey would remain with Mr. Villa for several decades. During the 1980s, Mr. Villa carried out some cosmetic work, including painting the top of the Roadster body black. The engine was refurbished during this time as well, while the original 3-speed transmission was replaced with a BN2 4-speed unit. It should be noted that the 3-speed unit is offered with the car today.
This charming Austin-Healey is offered with a Certificate of Membership from the 100M Le Mans Registry, as well as the British Motor Industry-issued Heritage Trust Certificate. The car is equipped with period correct driving lights, and comes with tools, an owner's manual and side curtains. A lovely example of the classic British Roadster, this car is ready to be enjoyed by the next owner.