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Austin Healey 100

1953 – 1959 · Great Britain

The Austin-Healey 100 is a renowned sports car that was manufactured by Austin-Healey from 1953 to 1956. This iconic vehicle, which was inspired by Donald Healey's Nash-Healey sports car, was developed based on the Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals. Donald Healey, the visionary behind the car, collaborated with Tickford to create a single Healey Hundred showcased at the 1952 London Motor Show, capturing the attention of Leonard Lord, the managing director of Austin. The body styling of the Austin-Healey 100 was crafted by Gerry Coker, while the chassis design was meticulously executed by Barry Bilbie. The chassis featured longitudinal members and cross bracing to enhance structural rigidity, with

4 generations of the Austin Healey 100

Version	Years	Engine	Power	Torque	0 to 100	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Austin Healey 100 BN1	1953 to 1955	2.6L inline-four	67 kW (90 hp)	195 Nm	10.3s	Manual	RWD	ROADSTER
Austin Healey 100 BN2	1955 to 1956	2.6L inline-four	67 kW (90 hp)	195 Nm	10.3s	Manual	RWD	ROADSTER
Austin Healey 100 BN4	1956 to 1959	6 cyl	—	—	—	Manual	RWD	ROADSTER
Austin Healey 100 BN6	1956 to 1959	6 cyl	—	—	—	Manual	RWD	ROADSTER