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<div>Hi Randy- I was being facetious when I said "option" and put it in =
quotes-found only on the 100S but you could buy a set and replace drums. =
Here is AIs answer which is actually correct:</div>
<div>
<div class=3D"n6owBd awi2gc" data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-hveid=3D"CAIIAAgACAsQAA" data-complete=3D"true"><mark class=3D"b6AQX" =
data-wiz-attrbind=3D"class=3Dp5elT_5o/cFwyDc" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-ved=3D"2ahUKEwjGw8Hk1P6XAxW4OjQIHaH6B10QuJAPegoIAggACAAICxAB" =
data-complete=3D"true"><span class=3D"iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp=3D"" =
data-sfc-root=3D"c" data-complete=3D"true"><span data-subtree=3D"aimfl,=
mfl">No, disc brakes were not offered as a factory option</span><!=
--TgQPHd|||[]--></span><!--TgQPHd|||[[[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,=
null,null,null,null,null,[247864,null,0]]]]--></mark><span class=3D"iNqyIf"=
data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" data-complete=3D"true"> on standard =
<u class=3D"wfWfIf fxyaSe" data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-complete=3D"true"><span data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-complete=3D"true"><span data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-complete=3D"true" data-sfc-inited=3D"2"><a href=3D"https://www.google.=
com/search?kgmid=3D%2Fm%2F05jjjm&q=3DAustin-Healey+100">Austin-Healey =
100</a><!--TgQPHd|||[[["/m/05jjjm","Austin-Healey 100",=
0,"EvcECrcEQUREYldlYWpIVUtKQnp1Z0xsTl9VY0dBWjEteThtU2Zmd1psQmZ5NC11c2d=
3d3JEVDMzZUE3MF91QXM2TWJfWEZ3WVBmS0VLbnJ2Z2wwVmpHZk9NZUJvUG1mbkRxQlY3eTdUTU=
lZSTVjR2t6RFgxUzA1Wk9GRHNFaTVpZkFzY09kMlpkWWZ5VVBMdEkzRjNXa0E5dkNVSGpOU2Rqc=
lR6Y2FYUDNzbmpfS3loYkpLRGIxRWNES2ZXSTBOR1lCcGZBODRXVkdVNWpfRXBZNnVfUHVfNV9h=
YlJ2WkFZeDY5NWRKakNLYWdKRUM5SHNNMUtzejltd1BTNWFfcDNYREtHVHNfZWRRYkxfS2RMdXM=
4OW0yc29HaTg0bDludmVZNXVXaXp4eGlhTTFWbHVnMkFLZHVSb3hadEZBNjdjdXBFc2ZudlJLaT=
dRd3NDLVA1eUpOM1p2RmVWdUdXQ2NYQ2NLQUl6ODdYM0toLTZ1TjBaY0NFZ1l3ZE5sNlc4ZnhZc=
DlZWmZsU3RYT1RtMjFhbmZDLXpNMlNlQTZTZWhla29zcjdvd2dtai1WREFPMlBSVnNjRlBHYjh3=
d1YxVjJkMkd0UTFuMDR1Y3BqYUtCYTFFNkFXOEhjcTAtUTcwanZzM0dhRTZNWDBfYWVzMHd4Z2p=
GeFFqczVVMThoTENOZmpuSnNrV2FTYkxrcmsxbE1CWmFjTWhCSENHYUo4Qk9fSVhUbWNRRUtGMH=
hYLUxBdmNRaUM4RDQtV0swEhdHTGZ6YXNiWEdiajEwUEVQb2ZXZjZBVRoiQUhOMEU3SHFqeTFhV=
mtEMlMxSzJzbWlkS3pIUVZuVVN6Zw","AUTO",null,null,=
"en"],"",0,[null,null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,=
null,null,null,[291933,null,1,1],null,null,[{"205":[null,=
"/m/05jjjm"],"1219":[null,null,"AUTO",null,=
null,"/m/05jjjm"],"3524":[69]}]],null,0,null,=
"",0]]--></span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></u>/4=
BN2 models<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></span>. [<a href=3D"https://www.=
rawlesclassiccars.co.uk/classic-cars-for-sale/buyers-guide/austin-healey-bu=
yers-guides/">1</a>, <a href=3D"https://www.ahexp.com/forum/the-100-forum.=
4/bn1-versus-bn2-bn7-stub-axle-dimensions.187476/">2</a>]<!=
--TgQPHd|||[]--></div>
<ul class=3D"XSq4R KI3fJ" data-sfc-cp=3D"" =
data-sfc-root=3D"c" data-hveid=3D"CAIIAAgACBAQAA" data-complete=3D"true">
<li class=3D"Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-hveid=3D"CAIIAAgACBAQAQ" data-complete=3D"true"><span class=3D"iNqyIf"=
data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" data-complete=3D"true"><strong =
class=3D"rQesXe MPyX" data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-complete=3D"true">Standard Brakes:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> BN2 =
models came equipped with <strong class=3D"rQesXe MPyX" data-sfc-cp=3D"" =
data-sfc-root=3D"c" data-complete=3D"true">drum brakes on all four wheels<!=
--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> from the factory.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></span> [<a =
href=3D"https://www.rawlesclassiccars.co.uk/classic-cars-for-sale/buyers-gu=
ide/austin-healey-buyers-guides/">1</a>]<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></li>
</ul>
<div class=3D"" data-bfc=3D"" data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-ved=3D"2ahUKEwjGw8Hk1P6XAxW4OjQIHaH6B10Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIEBAG" =
data-hveid=3D"CAIIAAgACBAQBg" data-complete=3D"true"><span class=3D"iNqyIf"=
data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" data-complete=3D"true"><strong =
class=3D"rQesXe MPyX" data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-complete=3D"true">Factory Disc Brakes (100S):<!=
--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> The ultra-rare, racing-focused Austin-Healey 100S=
featured Dunlop disc brakes on all four wheels, but this was a dedicated =
specialty model (only 50 production cars built) rather than an optional =
feature on a standard BN2.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></span> [<a href=3D"https://www=
.vintagemotorssarasota.com/vehicle_listings/1956-austin-healey-100-4-bn2-wi=
th-matching-healey-trailer/">1</a>, <a href=3D"https://www.conceptcarz.=
com/vehicle/series.aspx?modelID=3D56">2</a>]<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!=
--TgQPHd|||[]--></div>
<div class=3D"" data-bfc=3D"" data-sfc-cp=3D"" =
data-sfc-root=3D"c" data-ved=3D"2ahUKEwjGw8Hk1P6XAxW4OjQIHaH6B10Qi4wTegoIAg=
gACAAIEBAM" data-hveid=3D"CAIIAAgACBAQDA" data-complete=3D"true"><span =
class=3D"iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-complete=3D"true"><strong class=3D"rQesXe MPyX" data-sfc-cp=3D"" =
data-sfc-root=3D"c" data-complete=3D"true">Aftermarket Conversions:<!=
--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> While disc brakes did not come as a factory =
option for the BN2, <strong class=3D"rQesXe MPyX" data-sfc-cp=3D"" =
data-sfc-root=3D"c" data-complete=3D"true">disc brake conversion kits<!=
--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> are widely available and commonly installed by =
owners today to upgrade stopping performance.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></span> =
;</div>
<div class=3D"" data-bfc=3D"" data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-ved=3D"2ahUKEwjGw8Hk1P6XAxW4OjQIHaH6B10Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIEBAM" =
data-hveid=3D"CAIIAAgACBAQDA" data-complete=3D"true"> </div>
<div class=3D"" data-bfc=3D"" data-sfc-cp=3D"" data-sfc-root=3D"c" =
data-ved=3D"2ahUKEwjGw8Hk1P6XAxW4OjQIHaH6B10Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIEBAM" =
data-hveid=3D"CAIIAAgACBAQDA" data-complete=3D"true">I think, as you said, =
the current owner added them after it was judged... to get better stopping =
power? Winning bidder sure got a good deal. No so much to bolster Healey =
values though. Regards, Hank</div>
<br>-------------------- <br><br>From: =
"Randy Hicks" <healey100m@me.com> <br>To: <gradea1@charter.net>=
<br>Sent: November 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST <br>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Nice=
car! </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Hank, unfortunately I’m in AZ for=
a couple months and don’t have my Healey reference material with me.=
</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Were disc brakes offered as an option on =
BN2’s? I don’t recall that. But then again there is a lot I =
don’t recall!!! =F0=9F=98=80</div>
<div> </div>
<div>When I saw it had disc’s on the front I assumed they were added =
after the 2016 Concours Inspection. (I do have the judging cover sheet at =
home.)</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Randy</div>
<div><br>
<blockquote>On Nov 10, 2026, at 2:41=E2=80=AFPM, Hank Leach =
<gradea1@charter.net> wrote:<br><br></blockquote>
</div>
<blockquote>
<div>
<div>There is a 50 point spread on gold vs silver. Since disc brakes =
were an "option" maybe the deduction was not as aggressive along with other=
small deductions. Hank<br>-------------------- <br><br>From: "Bob Spidell"=
<bspidell@comcast.net> <br>To: "Jean Caron" <vintage_roadster_res=
toration@hotmail.com>, <gradea1@charter.net>, <healeys@autox.=
team.net> <br>Sent: November 10, 2026 at 11:48 AM PST <br>Subject: Re: =
[Healeys] Nice car! <br>CAD$177,000 (USD$125,000). I wonder if the car will=
stay in Canada?<br><br>Car is Concours Gold, but has front disk brakes; no=
deduction? Car can certainly benefit from that upgrade.=
<br><br>Bob<br><br></div>
<div class=3D"moz-cite-prefix">On 11/9/2026 5:47 =
PM, Jean Caron wrote:</div>
<blockquote>
<div style=3D"font-family: Aptos, =
Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; =
font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Now at $50000.00. Everything =
happens in the last couple of hours.</div>
<div style=3D"font-family: Aptos=
, Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;=
font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"> </div>
<div style=3D"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, =
Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, =
33);">Jean</div>
<div id=3D"ms-outlook-mobile-body-separator-line" =
style=3D"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, =
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<div style=3D"font-family:=
Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, =
sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </div>
</div>
<div =
id=3D"ms-outlook-mobile-signature" style=3D"font-family: Aptos, =
Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; =
font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><span style=3D"font-family: Aptos=
, Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;=
font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Sent from my Bell Samsung device=
over Canada’s largest network.</span></div>
<hr style=3D"display: =
inline-block; width: 98%;">
<div id=3D"divRplyFwdMsg"><strong>From:</strong=
> Healeys <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href=3D"mailto:healeys-bounces=
@autox.team.net"><healeys-bounces@autox.team.net></a> on behalf of =
Hank Leach <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href=3D"mailto:gradea1@charte=
r.net"><gradea1@charter.net></a><br><strong>Sent:</strong> Monday, 09=
November 2026 17:14:22<br><strong>To:</strong> <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-ab=
breviated" href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";>healeys@autox.team.=
net</a> <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.=
team.net"><healeys@autox.team.net></a>; Bob Spidell <a =
class=3D"moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href=3D"mailto:bspidell@comcast.=
net"><bspidell@comcast.net></a><br><strong>Subject:</strong> Re: =
[Healeys] Nice car!
<div> </div>
</div>
<div>
<div>Great comments and =
spot on. I have been watching BAT and lately we have had a few good sales. =
It will be interesting to see what happens to the <strong>no reserve-for =
charity! </strong>100M that is currently about $35K-whats that about? =
Hank<br>-------------------- <br><br>From: "Bob Spidell via Healeys" <a =
class=3D"moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.=
net"><healeys@autox.team.net></a> <br>Reply-To: "Bob Spidell" <a =
class=3D"moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href=3D"mailto:bspidell@comcast.=
net"><bspidell@comcast.net></a> <br>To: <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-rfc2=
396E" href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";><healeys@autox.team.=
net></a> <br>Sent: November 9, 2026 at 8:41 AM PST <br>Subject: Re: =
[Healeys] Nice car! <br>Wholly agree. First thing I look for in a side shot=
is the slight curve of the bottom rockers; when we restored my BN2 I =
ordered from Kilmartin because their parts were faithful to the original =
curve. Another thing that gives a resto away is the wire bead inside the =
rear wing edges; unfortunately, when I replaced the doglegs on my BJ8 I got=
aftermarket panels that didn't have the bead. I bought them later but =
haven't felt compelled enough to redo them (plus, I haven't figured out how=
the meld the existing bead with the replacement bead).<br><br>It's a =
common fallacy of owners of restored cars that their car is 'worth' what =
they've put into it, both in dollars and hours. The car is worth what the =
market will offer, period. I also feel a resto of a Healey is more =
difficult than the shiny 'restomods' you see on B-J and other auctions. =
Healeys are a semi-monocoque (unibody) build; muscle cars are usually=
body-on-frame, which is a simpler build (also, parts are more available, =
from Summit and others). <br><br>Bob<br><br> <br><br></div>
<div class=3D"x_moz-cite-prefix">On 11/9/2026 6:20 AM, Stephen Hutchings =
via Healeys wrote:</div>
<blockquote>What spoils a lot of otherwise nice =
cars for me is the line at the bottom of the front fender/wing. The line =
should have a subtle curve to it, but so many restorers have straightened =
out that line so it loses it curve. Even the Healey 3000 in the heritage =
museum at Gaydon has this problem. I guess it’s a lot easier to =
ignore the curve when repairing the rot at the bottom of the =
fender…but the replacements from AH spares and others do have the =
correct line.
<div> </div>
<div>Stephen, BJ8<br>
<div><br id=3D"x_lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature">
<div>Sent from my =
iPad</div>
<div> </div>
</div>
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