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This 1955 Austin-Healey 100M LeMans Roadster was offered for sale at the 2007 Christies auction of 'Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center.' It is black with white coves with red interior. Power is from a four-cylinder engines breathing through twin carburetors and capable of producing 112 bhp. There is a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive and disc brakes in the front and drums in the rear.
It was not long after World War II that Donald Healey secured himself a reputation as being one of the most respected British rally competitor and sports car engineers of the time. His cars were run with great success at the Mille Miglia and LeMans, proving the cars capabilities and stamina.
The Austin-Healey 100, first seen at the 1952 London Motor Show, continued the tradition of an attractive, winning sports car. In 1953 the Austin-Healey 100 was raced at LeMans. It featured modifications such as a high-lift camshaft and stronger valve-springs. The engine's breathing was improved with the help of 1.75-inch SU HD6 carburetors fitted to special inlet manifolds, and drawing through a cold air box. The suspension was given equal attention with larger dampers and anti-roll bar. The heat from the engine was removed with the help of a special louvered bonnet. A production version consisting of these changes was seen in 1955 with the introduction of the 100M. In total, there 1,159 examples produced.
The 100M models had a top speed of 109 mph with the screen up. When lowered, the top speed jumped even higher, to 120 mph. The car could race from zero to a quarter mile in a mere 18.1 seconds.
This example has had recent routine maintenance. Its owner has driven the car regularly and has even had the actress Jennifer Love Hewitt in the car. At auction the car was estimated to sell for $45,000 - $65,000. Those estimates proved to be very accurate, as a new owner was found and willing to purchase the vehicle for $55,000, including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
It was not long after World War II that Donald Healey secured himself a reputation as being one of the most respected British rally competitor and sports car engineers of the time. His cars were run with great success at the Mille Miglia and LeMans, proving the cars capabilities and stamina.
The Austin-Healey 100, first seen at the 1952 London Motor Show, continued the tradition of an attractive, winning sports car. In 1953 the Austin-Healey 100 was raced at LeMans. It featured modifications such as a high-lift camshaft and stronger valve-springs. The engine's breathing was improved with the help of 1.75-inch SU HD6 carburetors fitted to special inlet manifolds, and drawing through a cold air box. The suspension was given equal attention with larger dampers and anti-roll bar. The heat from the engine was removed with the help of a special louvered bonnet. A production version consisting of these changes was seen in 1955 with the introduction of the 100M. In total, there 1,159 examples produced.
The 100M models had a top speed of 109 mph with the screen up. When lowered, the top speed jumped even higher, to 120 mph. The car could race from zero to a quarter mile in a mere 18.1 seconds.
This example has had recent routine maintenance. Its owner has driven the car regularly and has even had the actress Jennifer Love Hewitt in the car. At auction the car was estimated to sell for $45,000 - $65,000. Those estimates proved to be very accurate, as a new owner was found and willing to purchase the vehicle for $55,000, including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
2007 Christie's Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $45,000-USD $65,000
Sale Price :
USD $55,000
1955 Austin-Healey 100M Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Austin-Healey 100M
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100/M Chassis#: BN1L227475 Sold for USD$38,250 2019 Coys - Syon Park, London | |
1955 Austin-Healey 100 M Chassis#: BN2-L/229996 Sold for USD$184,800 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1955 Austin-Healey 100/4 M BN2L Chassis#: BN2L 228344 Sold for USD$56,771 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Ascot Racecourse | |
1955 AUSTIN HEALEY 100 M SPECIFICATION Chassis#: BN1/224917-M Sold for USD$50,466 2018 Coys - Thoroughbred Vintage Fontwell House | |
1955 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100M ROADSTER Chassis#: BN2/228897 Sold for USD$270,167 2013 Bonhams : The December Sale | |
1955 Austin-Healey 100M 'Le Mans' Roadster Chassis#: BN2-L/228363 Sold for USD$162,250 2012 RM-Automobiles of Arizona | |
1955 Austin Healey 110/4 - 'M' Specification Sold for USD$79,075 2011 Coys Auctions - The Spirit of Motoring - Ascot | |
1955 Austin Healey 100M Sold for USD$55,000 2007 Christie's Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center | |
1955 Austin-Healey 100M Roadster Chassis#: BN2-L/228308 Sold for USD$136,375 2004 Bonhams - Gentlemen's Sale |
Austin-Healey 100Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Austin-Healey 100M's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1955 Austin-Healey 100M FIA Race Car | BNI 225454 | 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone | |||
1955 Austin-Healey 100-4/M Roadster | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $70,000 | $120,000 | $135,000 | |
1955 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100/M | BN1L227475 | 2020 Coys at Olympia | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1955 AUSTIN HEALEY 100 M SPECIFICATION | BN1/224917-M | 2018 Coys Blenheim Palace | |||
1955 Austin-Healey 100 Modified to M Specification | BN1159517 | 2018 H & H Auctions Duxford Motor Car Auction | $38,000 | ||
1955 Austin-Healey 100/4 M BN2L | BN2L 228344 | 2018 Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse | $72,000 | $80,000 | |
1955 Austin-Healey 100M Le Mans Roadster | BN2-L/228388 | 2017 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1955 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100M BN2 ROADSTER | BN2/229013 | 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1955 Austin-Healey 100M Dealer Prepared LeMans Roadster | 2013 Auctions America Fall Carlisle | $70,000 | |||
1955 Austin Healey 100M | 2011 Branson Collector Car Auction Oct 22, 2011 | $30,000 | |||
1955 Austin-Healey 100M Roadster | BN2L228392 | 2010 RM Auctions Automobiles of Amelia Island | $100,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
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