1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

100-4 BN1

Year

1954

Listed price

$29,500

Location

Astoria, New York

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

0 miles

The Austin-Healey 100, introduced at the 1952 London Motor Show, was an immediate sensation, designed by Donald Healey to be a simple, affordable, and sporting roadster. Its elegant lines and impressive performance for the era quickly earned it a reputation as a quintessential British sports car, particularly appealing to the American market. The BN1, the first production series, was built from 1953 to 1955 and featured a 2.6-liter inline-four engine derived from the Austin A90 Atlantic, paired with a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive on second and third gears. Though celebrated for its purity and driving engagement, some enthusiasts always dreamt of more power, occasionally leading to creative modifications. This 1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1, VIN 25385, represents a decidedly American take on the classic British roadster, having been transformed into a period-style hot rod. Under its yellow paint with a contrasting black interior and hardtop, the original drivetrain has been replaced with a Z28 Camaro V8 engine mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox, sending power to a Ford rear end through a dual exhaust system. This potent combination promises a radically different driving experience than its designers envisioned. Having been with its most recent owner for two decades and off the road for thirteen years, this BN1 is currently not running but presents as a solid and straight foundation for its next chapter. It includes the original dash, though the soft top is missing. This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a unique, V8-powered Austin-Healey, ripe for recommissioning and ready to turn heads.