1955 Austin-Healey 100

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

100

Year

1955

Listed price

$49,000

Location

Dallas, Texas

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

103,657 miles

The Austin-Healey 100, introduced at the 1952 London Motor Show, was the car that launched the legendary partnership between Donald Healey and Austin's Leonard Lord. Designed by Healey to be a relatively affordable, mass-produced sports car, its sleek, low-slung bodywork and powerful 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine derived from the Austin A90 Atlantic quickly captured the public's imagination. Initially designated as the "BN1" series, the "100" in its name referred to its guaranteed top speed in mph, a significant figure for a British sports car of its era. With a production run of just over 10,000 BN1s before the introduction of the BN2, the 100 established Austin-Healey as a formidable competitor to Jaguar and MG, cementing its place as a quintessential British roadster. This 1955 Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 series is a testament to enduring passion, having remained with a single owner since 1957. A true survivor, this Healey has spent its entire life in the dry climates of California and Arizona, preserving its original body panels and ensuring it remains as rust-free as one could hope for a nearly 70-year-old vehicle. Showing 103,657 miles on the odometer, this manual transmission example presents as a sorted and highly enjoyable "driver," ready to be experienced on the open road. Accompanying this exceptional car is a detailed history file, a collection of spares, and the rarely seen factory hardtop complete with its original side curtains, making this a truly unique opportunity for the discerning enthusiast.