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Austin Healey Other (1956)
for sale

Price: US $40,000.00

Description:

Offered for sale, this excellent and highly attractive BN2 Sports Convertible finished in red with red trim. This example presented here has been the subject of a total restoration by its current owner, who has restored several other British cars. Year of Manufacture: Between Late August 1955 to July 1956. Car No: BN2L228980; Plate No: 5568 10809; Engine No: 1B228980M
The car is finished to a high standard, and runs and drives very well. While not a Concours level restoration the restoration includes a complete strip-down to bare chassis with all components being removed.
The Chassis was completely cleaned and inspected for structural integrity. Any repairs were then carried out and the chassis was painted and built back up with new parts into a rolling body shell. This entailed rebuilt front suspension, rebuilt shock absorbers, new bushings, and rebuilt braking system. The engine was completely rebuilt with machining (cylinders were sleeved and returned back to Standard size), all new components including pistons, rings, bearings, seals, gaskets, timing chain, rebuilt cylinder head with new valves, new oil pump, water pump, engine mounts, spin on oil filter, etc. The gearbox was inspected and repaired as required, adjusted and returned to service. Carburetors were professionally restored and installed with a new fuel pump and fuel tank. A coolant recovery system has been added to compliment the vehicle.
A new wiring harness was fitted with all sundry electrical components inspected, refurbished as required and reinstalled to retain as many original components as possible. The car was completely re-trimmed using Moss Motors items including front seat kits with new foam, interior panel kit, carpet kit, trunk Armacord kit, Everflex soft top, top boot, weather-stripping, gaskets, seals, etc. A set of five new, 48-spoke stainless wire wheels were fitted with new 165x15 radial tires and installed with new knockoffs.
This car has accrued under 300 test miles since its completion last year. It drives well with a throaty exhaust note and has proved to be a reliably running car.

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