Since you stirred the pot ...
re:
"One thing I believe that has been missed. BN2 100Ms only differ from a
standard BN2 by engine modifications, louvred bonnet and strap, a two
tone paint job and little else.
Le Mans kits for BN1s had a much longer and largely different list of
features. "
From my AHCUSA "2009 Resource Book"
"The principle elements of the kits were:
- Twin 1 3/4-inch H6 SU carburetors
- Aluminum intake manifolds
- Carburetor cold air box and special air tube
- High-lift camshaft
- Distributor with modified automatic advance curve
- Steel-faced cylinder head gasket
- Valve spring, cups and seats; various gaskets and hardware"
The factory 100M--1159 built, 640 documented--"were also fitted with:
- 8.1:1 high compression pistons
- Race-type anti-roll bar (1/2-inch)
- Louvered bonnet and Le Mans regulation leather bonnet strap
- Two-tone paint (in most cases)"
The part number of the kit was P.280 sold beginning in late 1953. The
kit resulted in a (dyno'd) 102 bhp, the high compression pistons brought
the power up to 110 bhp.
bs
John Harper wrote:
> Josef
>
> I am the same side of the pond as you and don't agree. I for one do care.
>
> In my experience most owners are interested in accuracy and
> authenticity and are therefore keen to know the history of their car
> including such things as what model and what interesting features have
> been added. Most owners strive towards their car being original as
> possible and their efforts should be rewarded.
>
> One thing I believe that has been missed. BN2 100Ms only differ from a
> standard BN2 by engine modifications, louvred bonnet and strap, a two
> tone paint job and little else.
>
> Le Mans kits for BN1s had a much longer and largely different list of
> features.
>
> If you have seen a BMIHT certificate for BN1 that says 'Le Mans Kit
> fitted' I would appreciate you sending me a copy please because I have
> never seen one. However if it did say this, it would be somewhat
> meaningless unless it listed the actual features.
>
> As regards the early air boxes they were also aluminium but thinner
> material and had steel stiffening plates riveted inside where the box
> mated with the two carburettors. The aluminium fractured with age.
>
> Regards
>
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