In Geoff Healey's book 'The Specials" page 162 lists the Ferrari engined
car as X224 ( I believe the prefix EX was a code for MG a the BMC group
members used to refer to ; development exercises, or prototype or
experimental.)
Quote "was based on a modified 100.S shassis fitted with a long nose six
cylinder race body developed from 1956 Record Breaker"
Geoff's book 'The Story of Big Healeys' page 131 states, the X224 was
created from one of the Sebring 100 Six competition cars.
X224 with Ferrari eng was raced at Nassau 1957 and driven by Peter
Collins. ( F.1 Ferrari driver.)
Race no. 18 listed as AH LM X224
For the 1959 Nassau races, the Ferrari eng. was replaced with a 175hp
six cylinder Healey eng. and driven by another F.1 driver, Roy Salvadori.
Race no. 73 listed as AH 100.S X224
Does this not show the link between Bonneville record car, 100/6
Sebring car and a further chassis--- a 100.S fitted with the same panel
work but with six cylinder Healey.
Race entry lists often confuse these streamlined race cars depending on
the source
I have seen; AH LM X224
AH 100.S X224
AH 100/6. S
Joe who has owned two BN.4's
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