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1956 Austin-Healey 100M Roadster – Gold Concours, Le Mans Registry, 2.7L w/ Overdrive
🔑 Key Details
- Model: 100M Roadster
- Year: 1956
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 49,400
- No. of Owners: 1
- Color: Black & Red
- Engine Size: 2.7‑Liter Inline‑Four
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Transmission: 4‑Speed Manual with Overdrive
- Seller Type: Personal
🧰 Description Overview
This 1956 Austin‑Healey 100M Roadster is a beautifully presented, highly documented example of the desirable “Le Mans” specification, powered by a 2.7‑liter inline‑four paired with a 4‑speed manual transmission and overdrive. Finished in striking black and red with a matching black soft top, it exudes classic British sports‑car style with purposeful details such as a louvered hood and tilting windshield that underscore its competition‑inspired character.
The cabin is trimmed in red leather upholstery, complementing the exterior color scheme and reinforcing the period‑correct sporting atmosphere. The car rides on 15″ knock‑off wire wheels that complete its authentic mid‑1950s appearance and stance.
This example has been recognized at the highest levels of the marque community, having earned a Gold Certificate from the Austin‑Healey Concours Registry—a strong indication of its correctness, quality, and presentation. It is also a documented member of the 100M “Le Mans” Registry, confirming its status among the limited and highly prized 100M cars. Further, certification from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) affirms its provenance and authenticity, making it an especially significant car in Austin‑Healey history.
With single‑owner history, concours‑level recognition, and thorough documentation, this 100M Roadster offers an outstanding opportunity for collectors seeking a top‑tier example of one of the most coveted Austin‑Healeys ever built.
⚙️ Features & Highlights
- 1956 Austin‑Healey 100M “Le Mans” Roadster
- 2.7‑liter inline‑four
- 4‑speed manual transmission with overdrive
- Finished in black and red with black soft top
- Red leather upholstery
- Tilting windshield
- Louvered hood for enhanced sporting character
- 15″ knock‑off wire wheels, period‑correct look
- Gold Certificate from the Austin‑Healey Concours Registry
- Documented member of the 100M “Le Mans” Registry
- British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certification
🏁 Summary
A single‑owner, concours‑recognized 1956 Austin‑Healey 100M Roadster finished in black and red, powered by a 2.7L inline‑four with a 4‑speed and overdrive. With Gold certification, Le Mans Registry documentation, and BMIHT provenance, it stands as an exceptional, highly significant example for the serious Healey enthusiast or blue‑chip British sports‑car collector.
