Yes, and since these cars were often made to order I think some genuine
factory M cars only had the bonnet on it, and nothing else...
On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 10:24 AM, J. Scott Morris <jstmorris@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> 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
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