[Healeys] 100 M

[J. Scott Morris]

   I think the best way to identify a 100M is to contact the 100 M
   Registry at:  

    http://www.100mregistry.com/index.html

   A brief history from the 100 M Registry web site is:

      "The Austin Healey 100 M "Le Mans" "factory-built" sports cars were
   produced between September 5, 1955 and July 16, 1956. According to
   factory records discovered in July of 1985, only 640 of these 100 M
   cars were made. This figure is based on the factory build cards, which
   called for a louvered bonnet. This factory produced series was
   designated the M model by Donald Healey. Cars converted later with Le
   Mans equipment are referred to "Le Mans" modified cars. They are not
   properly called 100 M cars as this was the name for just the limited
   production run of 640 cars. An additional several hundred (about 500)
   "Le Mans" Conversion Kits were sold to Austin-Healey dealers or car
   owners for conversion of standard 100 Austin Healey sports cars to "Le
   Mans" specifications."

   There is also and identification guideline book available described as
   follows:

      "This 24 page booklet illustrated with 30 photos, lists and
   discusses all 18 points of special  modifications made to the factory
   built Austin-Healey 100M Le Mans limited production performance cars.
   This publication is a must for anyone planning to search for and
   identify a factory 100M. It is also critical for anyone restoring a
   100M or converting a 100 to Le Mans specification. Price: $35,
   shipping $4."

   Good luck with your identification

   --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
   J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
   caddi5 at comcast.net <caddi5 at comcast.net> wrote: << Hello,  Does anyone
   know how to identify a 100M, will the chassi,engine,body numbers tell
   the story.  THANKS!
   MS >>
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