1953 Austin Healey 100/4 BN1 (Grandprix) Racecar

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Chassis no 145426 is an incredibly rare survivor of the era of racing when sports cars would compete against single seaters. The race was staged at Airdrome over 210 miles, 100 laps. Three Austin Healey 100/4s were sent over, straight from the factory in England, to contest the first New Zealand Grand Prix. These were private entries built to Works prepared specification with extra large Carburettors and 16" wheels. Out of the 38 starters 24 failed to finish but all three Austin Healeys successfully completed the race. Chassis no 145426, driven by Keith Roper, an experienced racing driver from Auckland finished 13th o/a. After a successful racing carrier the car was placed into storage in 1971 for 34 years and underwent restoration in 2005. It was repatriated from New Zealand in 2014 when it was bought by a Mr Paul Roberts and was prepared to FIA specification for historic racing by JME Healeys.  The car remains on its original chassis and original steel outer body. The original engine has been upgraded to current full race specification to be competitive in its class.

 

Results:

1st NEW ZEALAND GRAND PRIX - ARDMORE - 13th o/all

CWF HAMILTON TROPHY - MAIREHAU - 3rd o/all 

FLYING 1/4 MILE - WAIMEA WEST - 2nd o/all, exceeding 100 mph

NIGHT TRIAL - TEAL VALLEY - 2nd o/all

GOULD & TOUT CUP - HAVELOCK - 1st o/all

FLYING 1/4 MILE - HAVELOCK - 2nd o/all, exceeding 100mph

REDEX HANDICAP - ARDMORE - 3rd o/all

 

The car is now being advertised and sold on behalf of the current owner. 

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For further information on this car or to arrange a viewing or test drive, please contact us on our email address at enquiries@jmehealeys.co.uk or call our workshop on +44 01926 499000

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