Description
Austin-Healey 100 | 1954
Highlights:
– 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Early “100” model, the car that launched the Austin-Healey marque
– Finished in red with a matching interior and wire wheels
– Detachable hardtop included alongside the soft top
– Swedish registration, eligible for classic vehicle status
The seller offers for sale this 1954 Austin-Healey 100, powered by a 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. The car is presented in red over a dark interior, riding on chromed wire wheels that suit the period so well. It comes with both the folding soft top and a detachable hardtop, and the cabin features period bucket seats and the classic banjo steering wheel that defines these early cars. The car has been restored and is offered with supporting documentation and books.
The Austin-Healey 100 was introduced at the 1952 London Motor Show and went into production for the 1953 model year. It was the model that established the Austin-Healey name, born from a collaboration between Donald Healey and the Austin division of BMC. Powered by a 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine, the 100 took its name from its ability to exceed 100 mph, a genuinely impressive figure for an affordable sports car of the early 1950s. Its low, flowing bodywork, fold-flat windscreen and purposeful stance made it an instant icon of British sports car design and a strong competitor in motorsport during the period.
Today the 100 is regarded as one of the most desirable of all post-war British roadsters, prized for its handsome lines, spirited four-cylinder character and its place at the very start of the Austin-Healey story. This example, presented in classic red with wire wheels and accompanied by both tops and its documentation, offers an attractive entry into one of the most charismatic cabriolets of its era.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
