2018-08-18 15:13:26 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/18
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/MO18/Monterey/lots/r0065-1956-austin-healey-100-4-bn2 ...

Auction description:
Lot Number 173
1956 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2 'Le Mans'
$80,000 - $100,000
Offered without reserve
RM | Sotheby's - MONTEREY 2018 - Offered on: Friday, August 24, 2018
Chassis No. BN2-L/231767
Engine No.
1B/231762-M
Body No. 12848

Upgraded to 'Le Mans' specification
Over two decades in previous ownership
An excellent driver's example; ideal for weekend meets


According to the accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, this lovely Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2 was a North American Export model produced in LHD and built on 10 April 1956, equipped with a heater and laminated windscreen. Delivered new to the U.S., the original owner is not known, but by 1973, it was noted as being owned by David White of Alameda, California.

The car was acquired by the most recent previous owner in 1991, who fitted a 100 M-style bonnet and shipped it to Absolutely British of Santa Maria, California, to be converted to Le Mans specification. Refinished in the quintessential 100 M color scheme of two-tone red over black, the interior was retrimmed in its original color of red leather. Immediately following the completion of the restoration, the car was shown on three occasions, winning awards at each show. At California Healey Week in 2004, it came away with Best of Show honors. Two years later, it was shown at California Healey Week yet again as well as the 17th Annual British Car Show, where it was presented with 1st in class at both events.

Purchased by its current owner in 2012, the restoration presents well overall and would surely be a lovely example to drive and enjoy.