Austin Healey 100 (1953-1956)
Named 100 for 100HP and over 100MPH (although colloquially referred to as 100/4s) these two-seat Healeys are powered by a torquey 2660cc 4-cylinder. Regarded as the purest in terms of design and feel, Austin Healey 100s are light on their feet and feature a drop-down windscreen for top speed.
1953-55 BN1 cars utilise a 3-speed gearbox with overdrive on second and third – not something to be put off by with a final drive ratio identical to BN2 cars. Many may even prefer BN1s as up to July 1954 they were 80kg lighter due to an aluminium boot, bonnet and lighter rear axle.
In 1955-56 BN2 cars were released with a 4-speed gearbox with no synchro on first. The front and rear wings changed slightly to accommodate the newly offered two-tone paint combinations. The first two-tone Healey ever was SAC 884 however, a Blue/White BN1.
