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1956 Austin-Healey 100M Roadster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 7, 2023.

$198,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $180,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Austin-Healey 100 and 3000
Generation
100 (BN1, BN2)
Version
100M
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
BN2L232362
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 82% over its top.

Middle half of sales$77,550 to $99,100
Median$86,500
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Austin-Healey 100 and 3000 100M (100 (BN1, BN2)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $77,550 and $99,100.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 RoadsterBring a Trailer, April 12, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 12, 2026$125,000
1956 Austin-Healey 100MGooding Christie's, March 6, 2026Gooding Christie'sMarch 6, 2026$92,500
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Roadster Le Mans ConversionBring a Trailer, March 5, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 5, 2026$48,500
1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 RoadsterBring a Trailer, Feb. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 6, 2026$77,550
28-Years-Owned 1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 RoadsterBring a Trailer, Dec. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 3, 2025$99,100
46-Years-Family-Owned 1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 RoadsterBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2025$27,750
1956 Austin-Healey 100M RoadsterBring a Trailer, July 21, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 21, 2025$165,100
1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 RoadsterBring a Trailer, April 25, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 25, 2025$86,500