Recently updated on February 23, 2022 at 11:02 am
The legendary British company only produced products from 1952 to 1972 Austin-Healey Sports cars and roadsters, which are characterized by their low weight and high driving dynamics. The sporty Austins were not only famous for their driving dynamics, but also for their extremely elegant British design, which is still very popular around the world today. The brand was once successful in racing too and even took part in the 50 Hours of Le Mans in the 24s. There it was never enough for an overall victory, because the competition from Jaguar was superior to the small sports car manufacturer. Still, we want you one today Austin Healey 100 BN2 with the 100M Le Mans Conversion Package imagine the recent past on the auction platform Bring a trailer changed hands. Unfortunately, we don't know how much the vehicle achieved at auction, but the last known intermediate result was a sizable $ 61.000.
Roadster for ladies & gentlemen!
The vehicle was built at the end of 1955 and then shipped across the pond to America. First owner William Weaver acquired it with VIN BN2L228078 at that time, and after his death his wife inherited the Austin-Healey, which was family-owned for over 50 years, until 2007 to be precise. In 2007 a friend of the family bought the roadster, which was then in need of restoration, and gave it a new look. The British sports car did not change hands again until 2021, when the friend of the Weaver family, who restored the car, separated from his sweetheart.
We're surprised that the new owner is already back on the car Bring a trailer and we hope that the exclusive and rare vehicle, which knows how to shine with an outstanding design, will find its way into good collectors' hands. The vehicle owns 15 inch wire rimsthat come up with a classic finish and look good on the roadster. On the rims were Vredestein Sprint Classic tires which have to be replaced because they have run out. Compared to the production model, the 100M package zusätzlich Lowering springs and sportier Suspension shocks built in, which could also be found in the Le Mans racers.
The way food is Two-tone paint is a component of the upgrade, whereby the color is of course a matter of taste. We think that you can't go wrong with the Austin-Healey, because the noble oldtimer knows how to impress on any terrain. It doesn't matter whether you want to pose in front of the ice cream parlor on the weekend or whether you prefer to spend the day off on the racetrack, with the Roadster you are always appropriately dressed.
2,7-liter four-cylinder suction gasoline engine
By today's standards, the power may only be sufficient for a small car, but it was almost 70 years ago 110 PS a lot of wood. You have to consider that the car doesn't even weigh 700 kilograms, which puts the performance into perspective. the performance increase from originally 90 to 110 horses was among other things with the help of larger carburettor, a new one Camshaft and a new one cooler achieved. Unfortunately, we don't have any information about the exact performance, but we assume that you will have a lot of fun with the puristic driving machine.
Our conclusion on the Austin-Healey 100 BN2:
The vehicle is an absolute dream for all classic car fans! As always, we have attached a picture gallery to the article at the end of the post. If we get more information about the changes, there will of course be an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply do ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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