1955 Austin-Healey 100

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

100

Year

1955

Listed price

$89,000

Location

Germantown

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

0 miles

The Austin-Healey 100 emerged from a post-war Britain eager for export. Donald Healey, a celebrated rally driver and automotive engineer, saw an opportunity for a high-performance, affordable sports car that could compete in the vital American market. Unveiled at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show, the "Healey Hundred" quickly caught the eye of Austin chairman Leonard Lord, leading to a partnership that would birth the iconic Austin-Healey marque. Its sleek, low-slung body, derived from the Healey Silverstone, housed a robust 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine from the Austin A90 Atlantic, offering spirited performance and a top speed of 100 mph – a significant feat for its era, hence its name. The BN1 series, produced from 1953 to 1955, established the 100's reputation for elegant simplicity and driving purity, laying the groundwork for a legendary line of British roadsters. This particular 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 stands as a testament to that original vision, having undergone a meticulous, multi-year professional restoration by Automotive Artistry in Hudson, Ohio. Showing a mere 1,000 miles since its comprehensive rejuvenation, this convertible boasts a vibrant red leather interior with Poppy red Wilton wool carpet from Heritage Upholstery. Beyond its stunning aesthetics, this BN1 has been thoughtfully upgraded for enhanced performance and durability, featuring a Denis Welch steel race crank, a Denis Welch road-race aluminum head promising over 20 additional horsepower, and a Denis Welch M100 specification SU carburetor setup. Every component has been professionally restored or replaced, ensuring it runs and drives better than original, a claim supported by a British Motor Heritage Trust Certificate and extensive build invoices detailing every part and labor hour. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a meticulously restored and sympathetically upgraded example of Austin-Healey's foundational sports car.