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BN4 (100-6) (Pre 68,959)

Year of Manufacture: 1957 - 1959 Number Produced: 10,286 Chassis Number Range: 22,598 (LHD) & 22,880 (RHD) - 77,766 (major interior overhaul at Chassis No. 68,960) Designer: Gerry Coker & Donald Healey

During 1956, Donald Healey introduced the updated Austin Healey BN4 (100-6) model. This was the first of their 4 Seater Convertible Soft Top models to hit the production line, with chassis numbers up to 68,959. The majority of these models were made at their Longbridge factory, before the switch was made to their Abingdon factory in April 1958. A total of 6,045 (Longbridge built) and 4,241 (Abingdon built) models were produced in 1956, 1957, 1958, and 1959.

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A Restorer's Guide to the BN4 (100-6)

Please note that there were production inconsistencies during this period, so colours should be chosen on individual basis.

PAINT COLOUR INTERIOR TRIM COLOUR OPTIONS PIPING OPTIONS
Black Red Black
Ivory White Red, Black White
Colorado Red Red, Grey** Black, Red
Healey Blue Blue White
Florida Green Grey** Green
Pacific Green Grey** Green
Primrose Yellow Black Yellow, White
Ivory White / Black Red, Black, Grey** White, Black, Red
Black / Colorado Red Red Black
Healey Blue / Ivory White Blue White
Florida Green / Ivory White Grey** Green
Pacific Green / Ivory White Grey** Green
Pacific Green / Florida Green Grey** Green
Primrose Yellow / Black Yellow, Black Black, Yellow, White

**Please note that the colour Austin Healey called “Grey” is actually an Off White / Doeskin shade with a hint of Grey**

Information from: Clausager, A. (1990) Original Austin Healey – The Restorer’s Guide to 100, 100-Six and 3000 – Bay View Books Ltd.

 


Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 Original Colours supplied by John Skinner Ltd

It is widely accepted that the interpretation of original shades varies depending on who you ask – and may well have varied from the original factory production line. As a result, John Skinner Ltd offers multiple shade options for each original colour.

 

Black
Black
Black
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Dark Blue
Dark Blue
Dark Blue
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AH Blue
AH Blue
AH Blue
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Matador Red
Matador Red
Matador Red
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Cherry Red
Cherry Red
Cherry Red
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Bright Red
Bright Red
Bright Red
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Stone
Stone
Stone
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Light Stone Beige
Light Stone Beige
Light Stone Beige
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Sand
Sand
Sand
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Ivory
Ivory
Ivory
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Colour names refer to internal John Skinner Ltd colour names, not necessarily the names Austin Healey originally used for these colours.

We can also offer non-original custom colour schemes if you so desire. Please see our online shop for more details.

As part of the quotation/ordering process, we will arrange for samples to be sent for final confirmation – so browse and shop with complete peace of mind, knowing that we will guide you through step-by-step with all the information you require.

 


 

A note on Piping/Beading

Austin Healey models featured Piping either matching the main trim colour, or in a selection of contrasting colours. See the above Original Colours chart for more information. 

We can also offer the largest range of non-standard “bespoke” colours schemes for those looking for a more customised finish.

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Whether you’re a professional trimmer or an amateur enthusiast – a John Skinner Ltd kit is the best way to kick-start your interior trim restoration.

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