1955 Austin-Healey 100-4

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

100-4

Year

1955

Listed price

$34,500

Location

Astoria, New York

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The Austin-Healey 100-4 emerged in 1953 as a groundbreaking Anglo-American collaboration, conceived by Donald Healey to fill the void for an affordable, high-performance sports car. Initially dubbed the "Healey Hundred" for its top speed, it quickly captured the attention of BMC's Leonard Lord, leading to a partnership that saw the car produced at Longbridge. The BN1, the first production series, utilized a modified version of the Austin A90 Atlantic's 2.6-liter inline-four engine, coupled with a three-speed manual transmission featuring a factory-fitted Laycock-de Normanville overdrive on second and third gears. Its sleek, low-slung bodywork and spirited performance made it an instant classic, establishing the Austin-Healey marque as a formidable competitor in the burgeoning post-war sports car market and laying the foundation for the "Big Healey" lineage that would captivate enthusiasts for decades. This 1955 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1 presents a unique opportunity as an honest, unrestored original. Finished in a charming blue exterior over a matching blue interior, this convertible has recently emerged from long-term estate ownership. While it runs and drives, the car would benefit from minor cosmetic attention and servicing, particularly addressing the brake work required to make it fully roadworthy. Its factory-equipped 3-speed transmission with overdrive hints at its original sporting intentions, and the presence of its soft-top and side windows further underscores its completeness. This BN1 offers a rare chance to acquire an authentic, unmolested example of a foundational British sports car.