1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 LeMans Roadster

This Austin-Healey 100M is factory-equipped with a Le Mans kit, certificate of authenticity from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, a recently completed body-off restoration, and just three owners over the last 45 years. It is finished in Old English White over a red interior.

This example was completed assembly on November 29th of 1955, and was dispatched to the United States. It is believed that it was retailed somewhere i the American Southwest, and in 1967, the Austin-Healey was offered for sale at a dealership in Provo, Utah. It was purchased by a young racing mechanic named Duane Forsythe, the car then displayed approximately 12,000 miles. After a little more than a year of street use, Mr. Forsythe had the motor removed with the intention of conducting a complete rebuild in his personal shop. 33 years later, Mr. Forsythe finally sold the car to local race car driver Mike Carter. Carter commenced a body-off restoration that included refurbishment of the frame, suspension, engine, body and paint. Unable to finish the project, the car was sold in 2009 to the current owner. The new owner then completed the restoration.

The car was certified by FIVA in December of 2011. It currently shows just under 13,000 miles.

In 2013, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $180,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $154,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013