1954 Austin Healey 100/4 BN1 - 100M Specification

The Big Healey is one of the rare breed of 1950s sports cars that could be taken straight from the showroom floor to the racetrack--and win. As early as 1953. the Healey's competitive star shone brightly with a twelfth place overall in the gruelling Mille Miglia and a third place in the 12 Hours of Sebring. competing with the likes of Aston Martin and Jaguar. Hugely undervalued in comparison to the C / D-type Jaguars these Healeys offer fantastic value for money.

For most cognoscenti the purest iteration. hence the only model worth consideration. it provides something none of its successors could deliver: a wind shield that can be lowered to an almost horizontal position. for the ultimate in fresh-air entertainment.

In fact. the 100/4 folding wind shield is quite unique in post-war automotive history. Converted in less than a minute from a characteristic British Roadster to the closest thing this side of a motorcycle on four wheels. driving the Big Healey with the wind shield folded back provides more exciting wind-in-the-face and bugs-in-the-teeth fun than any other sports car I can think of!

From the moment you push the small black Bakelite button to stir the starter motor. the car feels alive. The engine announces itself with a bark and reacts instantly--almost telepathically--to the throttle as the exhaust belches a throaty tune. sounding and running flawlessly and popping beautifully on the overrun it is truly music to the ears.




One of the best Healeys we have had the pleasure of owning. restored to a concourse standard over many years and finished in stunning O. E. W over dark blue. converted to BN2 100M specification

This 1954 BN1 model we have here is an exceptional fully restored RHD Australian car with matching numbers and a vast list of upgrades.

Large history file with full photographic record of the restoration included along with the heritage certificate

Delivered new in Melbourne by Austin Distributors Ltd 19 July 1954.

Bought by the previous owner in 2000 with only 9500 miles on it. When purchased it had already fitted with the factory Le-mans upgrades . believed fitted by Austin Distributors Ltd Melbourne from new.

Full photographic restoration completed in 2000 using all original body panels and the car is still presented in concourse condition

Specification to include
•Distributor with special advance curve
•9. 6 to 1 compression ratio producing (2865cc)and over 110bhp
•234 cam
•Fully ported head
•Full engine balance with rebuild record
•Re-bush rockers& new shaft
•Lightened and balanced flywheel
•Twin SU HD6 1 ¾ carbs
•Blue printed and balanced motor
•1/2o negative camber
•5 bolt diff
•4 Wheel Disc brakes
•Set of extractors
•Le mans type rear springs
•Front Shockers and Anti-Roll bar
•BN2 gearbox working in perfect condition
•Overdrive in perfect condition
•Side screens. Hood. Tonneau
•Aluminium fuel tank
•Louvered bonnet and leather bonnet strap
•Tool kit
•Jack
•Spot light covers
•Side exit exhausr

100M Registry letter and dash board plaque from Bill Meade

When driven on the road. this car fully reflects the fast specification synonymous with a 100M. This Healey has been fitted with a lightened and balanced flywheel. which significantly improves the throttle response and ensures a smooth tick-over. The car is quick . gile and a real joy to press on with – more than capable of embarrassing modern cars on a twisty country road!

This is ‘wind-in-the-face and bugs-in-the-teeth ' at its' very best with an exhaust note putting most to shame! coupled with the stopping power of full disc brakes. what more could one desire.

This Healey is one of if not the finest available on the market built to better than 100M specification and a proven concourse restoration back in 2000 with no paint or repairs since. this BN1 will certainly take some beating in condition and driveability.




Not to be missed and a water tight investment.

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