Description
According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis BN1-L/ 220024 was built to left-hand drive, North American specification on 5th October 1954. Thought to have been repatriated by Mr S Ridgeway some forty-five years later (on the basis that he applied for the Heritage Certificate) the Austin-Healey was substantially complete but needed restoration. Appearing to pleasingly retain its original powerplant (number 1B/ 220024) and to have been resident in one of the USA'??s more car friendly states, the 100 nevertheless took the vendor approximately two years to refurbish (2006-2008). Aided by a friend who races Austin-Healey Sprites, the engine, three-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox and back axle were all checked over and deemed sound. The chassis and body were renovated with particular attention being paid to panel gaps before being repainted in Old English White. The interior was re-trimmed in Black leather with matching carpets and soft-top. Parts were sourced from the likes of AH Spares Ltd and A Head 4 Healeys Ltd including new instruments . The exhaust was renewed, and the car rewired throughout. New chrome wire wheels were fitted and shod with Fulda tyres. The windscreen surround has been sent away to be re chromed and should be back in the next week or so, this will be installed complete with a new windscreen. Please take a close look at the photos of the underside of the car, superbly original and never welded. Although not required the car will come with a fresh 12 month MoT.
