Description
French number plates Restored car with recently moderate use One of the last BN1s built Upgraded with BN2 4-speed gearbox with overdrive Correct factory colours Recently checked and lightly maintained FFVE- and BMIHT-certificates Car from three owners The Plus This BN1 from 1955 is one of the last to be built, restored and finished in the correct factory colour Carmine red and black on black leather. Furthermore it is as it left the factory mechanically, with the exception of the gearbox, which is a BN2-4-speed unit with overdrive. Professionally dry-stored and sparingly used since it was imported from the USA to Europe in 2016, it is in very good condition inside and out. The fit of the panels and the attention to detail are evident in the photographs. A recently carried-out mechanical overhaul means that it will be handed over to the new owner in immaculate condition, while FFVE- and BMIHT-certificates point to an excellent provenance.
History and Documentation
Manufactured at the works in May 1955
Sold to the USA as an LHD vehicle with the correct chassis number prefixed by an L
The BMIHT certificate confirms that the current colour scheme is that of the works
FFVE certificate dated August 2018
Imported from the USA in 2016
Acquired from the last owner on 12 June 2018
Acquired by the current owner in 2024
Stored commercially since 2018
Independent inspection report dated 27 December 2018 included in the file
Registration certificate dated June 2021
Invoice dated June 2022 for 141, 000 km
Work below summarised
Currently 142, 000 km
Chassis number BN1L225761
The last BN1 had chassis number 228026
BN2 production began in August 1955
Summary of works carried out in June 2022:
- Gearbox and engine oil leaks addressed
- Seals for the above items replaced
- Release plate serviced
- Several seals replaced
- Oil and filter overhaul
- Fuel pump replaced
- Generator belt replaced
- Condition: correct finish in Carmine red over black with black interior
- Paintwork in very good condition due to moderate use since restoration
- Bodywork also well preserved with excellent fit and superb finish of the panels
- Standard factory exterior with nice details such as leather straps on the bonnet
- Standard car retains its bumpers
- Chromed bumpers, polished and well finished
- Chassis and suspension in very good condition
- Soft top and windscreen in good condition. Windscreen was recently replaced with a black fabric top
- Painted wire wheels in good condition with tyres of deep tread
- Well-preserved interior with black leather featuring red accents and mounted racing harnesses
- The interior is very good with only light wear to the seats
- All gauges are listed as functional, and the dashboard conforms to factory specifications
- Three-spoke wood-rimmed Moto Lita steering wheel
- All electrical equipment reported as operational
- Has some auxiliary switches fitted under the dashboard, but not intrusive in design
- The mechanical: 4-cylinder engine with 2, 660 cc and 90 bhp
- Engine specification largely as built, including SU carburettor
- Denis Welch cylinder head installed with documentation on file
- BN2 four-speed gearbox with fitted overdrive; an upgrade is desirable
- Recently attention paid to oil leaks from engine and gearbox
- Further work on fuel pump, alternator belt and clutch system
- Currently reported as having no engine or gearbox leaks, serviced at 141, 000 km, less than 320 km ago
- New clutch recently fitted
The seller tells us the vehicle runs well and operates without obvious problems.
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