1954 Austin-Healey 100-4

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

100-4

Year

1954

Listed price

$13,500

Location

Laurel, Montana

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

99,999 miles

The Austin-Healey 100, introduced at the 1952 London Motor Show, was the brainchild of Donald Healey, a renowned automotive engineer and rally driver. Healey envisioned a high-performance, affordable sports car to fill the void left by post-war austerity. Its sleek, low-slung body, designed by Gerry Coker, immediately captured attention, and its name, "100," signified its ability to exceed 100 mph – a remarkable feat for its era. Initially built at Healey's Warwick factory, production soon moved to BMC's Longbridge plant due to overwhelming demand. The BN1, produced from 1953 to 1955, was the first and most numerous iteration, powered by a rugged 2.6-liter inline-four derived from the Austin A90 Atlantic, paired with a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive on the top two gears. It quickly established itself as a formidable competitor in motorsport, cementing Austin-Healey's reputation for sporting prowess. This 1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1 presents an exciting opportunity for the discerning enthusiast to embark on a winter restoration. While the original listing indicates an automatic transmission and zero miles, this is a project car, with its heart being a 95% complete BN1 chassis and body. The iconic flowing lines of the coupe body are all here, awaiting a meticulous hand to bring them back to their former glory. This is a chance to resurrect a true British sports car legend, tailoring its eventual engine and transmission to your exact vision. Embrace the journey of bringing a piece of automotive history back to life.