Our Austin-Healey 100-4 Wins the VanDusen ABFM

Here we take the 1955 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2 to the 2019 Vancouver All-British Field Meet at the VanDusen Botanical Garden. We also take a look at the many Jaguars, my sister's Lotus Europa S2 and a 1936 Vauxhaul Hurlingham restoration debut by Steve Harris.
Restoration by Jetstream Custom Auto.
Upholstery by Rightway Heritage Trimming.
'The Earl of Oxford's March' by Little Mountain Brass Band.
34th annual All British Field Meet by Western Driver.
#austinhealey

[@johnnyralf3453]

Nice to see appreciation of British classic sports cars. nothing comes close in my opinion. I have to give a big thumbs up to the guys who restored these vehicles.

[@peterfeltham5612]

Wow,the whole family in old british classics,beautifully restored.This is incredible.

[@blacknight1003]

This could have been a sunny day in England showing the best of British cars. In the background, I saw a Rover 75 and either a Ford Lotus or 2000. Didn’t realize that British Columbia had such an interest in British cars. Lovely to watch, thank you from England.

[@raincoast2396]

Thank you Richard for bringing this beautiful video to the world, and for shining a spotlight on the highly talented local craftsmanship available in Sidney and the lower mainland.

[@henryvanweeren7233]

Absolutely!

[@gazzafloss]

Beautiful cars, long may they be preserved!

[@stumccabe]

I've never been a "car guy", but those magnificent Austin Healeys - just wonderful - I think I'm in love.

[@vanpenguin22]

The Lotus Europa will always have a special place in my heart.It was the first car I could see over the top of.Man, what a feeling that was.

[@nickygeeksterx01]

Thank you so much for keeping our great British marques alive, love the "My Junk E-Type Engine" restoration series of videos, truly magnificent, a labour of love. Back in the day I have had 5 MGBGT's, 2 chrome bumper and 3 rubber bumper types here in the UK, love em.......many thanks again.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Great to have you along Brett. Thanks for watching.

[@j.d.jdthinktankersorg.asa.4237]

Such a pleasure to view Vintage so well taken care of and Delt with correctly! Thanks for inside tour...of this most excellent car Automobile Show/ Event.... Jaguars have a way of obsessing a person....53 Jaguar is absolutely Brilliant! So few in such a condition, call that type, " Prince of Darkness"

[@WryGrass100]

A fine video! The British certainly knew how to style a car in the late '40s through the Sixties. But the Healey 100-4 has always been my favorite. There's not a bad line anywhere. The grille is classic. All the proportions are just right. I got to drive a friend's back in the '50s, and still remember the 'snick' 'snick' sound of the shifts. I guess the need for more power led to the six cylinder, but the car got fat and lost proportion. Still a beauty, but not in the class of the 100. Thanks for the show.

[@Wolfson47]

Wow, what a trip down memory lane. My first sports car in memory was an Austin-Healey 100-4 that my dad had. It too was black over red leather. Thanks for sharing.

[@zimba599]

Wauw, if only I could ever afford to get just one of these amazing cars. Makers of cars today cannot make such lovely cars today, even if they tried. WAUW!!!!

[@bobjohnson7207]

I remember back in 73 you could buy a Morris Minor in drivable condition for $35. cdn. Love those old 1950's Austin Healey Sports cars the most beautiful of all cars.

[@paulk97986]

Showed a 1956 BN2 up there in 1989 and got the best in class, Reno Red and black, love the show there, working on a 1955 BN1 to show in the near future.

[@DiamondYogscast]

I've a massive soft spot for frog eyes as my grandpa used to have a really nice green one

[@hughcupples1279]

Richard you and you’re dad are producing absolutely amazing cars!! Keep up the great work :)

[@jimaagenes8445]

Beautiful cars, thank you for sharing!

[@sundown798]

Those 100-4's are absolutely amazing and congrats! Lived my entire life around BJ8'S, Frog eye sprites, early Land Rovers and even a Rover P5 Canada car. . My Landrover '70 88 won best in class in '93 at Stowe. Definitely have the British car bug in the family. :)

[@vvoodee]

So sad I couldn't make it this year, had to go to Winnipeg. First time I missed in thirty years. Will be entering my 68 MGBGT again next year, much improved since I last showed it. Thanks for your videos and commentary Richard always amusing...

[@creyetivemedia]

Enjoyed this wonderful show!

[@pauloconnor7951]

Stunned !. I want to hit the LOVE button. Whoa dared dislike this video ? . LOve all your stuff Richard !!!. That Healey is delicious !!!!!!!!!!

[@tomfurie2996]

Great episode with a nice flowing storyline and perfect ending. Your production value continues to improve with each new release. I’m looking forward to the E Type restoration.

[@cnaarndt]

Nice AH 100! Note, it's NOT a 100-4! As the first in the series, it is a 100 versus the 100-6 which came afterwards and is appropriately named. Thanks for the nod to Geoff at Rightway Heritage Trimming, as he's doing the green interior on my OEW '55 BN1.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

I owned a 59 100-6...The 100S model, from 1956, actually had more hp from that 4 cyl, than the first couple years of the 6cyl Healeys! But I loved the sound of that six...on par with an XKE.

[@regsparkes6507]

Yes, I agree that the Vauxhall should be ( if not already ) best in show. I noticed those famous and long running hood ( bonnet ) scallops. Those scallops kept on being used for many years after that, didn't they? Just beautiful! My all time favorite is the Austin Healey, those cars are the epitome of my 'love affair' with British cars.

[@johnp8150]

Could not agree more!

[@arniewheeler4673]

beautiful, what a great video, off to Halifax in about 70 days.

[@kevinwillis9126]

Some stunning looking cars..

[@johnwellings3225]

This video cheered me up no end. Enjoyed it that much watched it twice!

[@SpinDocJoe]

I once had one of these. When I bought it I had the choice of the Healey or a TF. I bought the Healey, kept in for two years and sold it. Very pretty car but not fun to drive. Too hot in the driver's seat. If I had bought the TF, I'd probably still own it!

[@JBFromOZ]

That’s looking well nice mate! We gotta kick on with our 100’s

[@markxl]

Sweet looking engine in the AH. In the UK we call the car a Frog Eye Sprite rather than a Bug Eye.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Didn't realize the fours were DOHC... Oh, that's actually a DOHC 6 in an XK-E mixed in there that won't start...

[@10wanderer]

@@BuzzLOLOL they are not , someone has done something here ?

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@10wanderer - Oh, that's actually a DOHC 6 in an XK-E mixed in there...

[@justincase4254]

Just perfect!

[@johndavey72]

What can l say , an amazing plethora of European motors (substantially British) . I don't think we could match the constant fabulous presentation of so many cars in jolly old England! The Healey's definitely deserved their reward. Your knowledge was virtually faultless, the 420g was a 420, and it was refreshing to hear an "e"type not called an XKE! And l guess no American iron was allowed at this particular event. I would love to attend this show. Dream on! Thank you so much for making this film, don't you just love you tube!!

[@tww1491]

No Sunbeam Tigers which I suppose fits in the category of American Iron -- or Honda S2000 which is Japanese. Both of which I owned over time. The S2000 was the best sports car I ever owned including a 1964 E type and several other British sports cars.

[@xqqqme]

Very nicely shot...as a photog would! Wonderful little interlude that the location and ambient music helped provide (still, you knew to take advantage of those assets)! The Europa was one of my first "aspirational" cars....but my 6'2" height quickly disqualified me!

[@Noortwyck]

looks like an interesting part of the world...I hope to make a visit

[@charleshart6992]

Excellent video and presentation!

[@LordNougat]

That resembles heaven! But I think I recognise that heron. He pooped on my boat! My dorky '59 Hillman Minx would sort of look at home there... although not nearlt in good enough nick.

[@AnexoRialto]

Oh Canada! Where the non-crazy North Americans live. Great video. Greetings from Spain.

[@robertdeen8741]

Just happened upon you post by accident. Been in Edmonton since 06. I was just sort of watching but not listening then all of a sudden, hang on a tick, that looks just like the ferry terminal in Sydney?!?! Could all most smell the salty air. Damn but I miss the island. On a very long shot. Are you equanted with Mr. Martin Nickolls? Probably flubbed the spelling on his last name . Was my physics teacher at Esquimalt High back in 78-79. An avid collector of British sports cars. Had a barn, 2 barns actually, full of them. Makes me wonder how many have moved from the unrestored and parts barn to the restored barn? Thank you very much for posting. Brought back many memories of all sorts.

[@pauljnolan1000]

In 1968 I had a 1958 Bugeyed Sprite exactly like the one you drove. Same color, same interior color. It was all original, of course, and in very good condition. Before that, an MGA. Into the Army in '69; out on '72. First thing I did was buy a new Fiat 124 Spyder. Had it for eight months. Sold it and bought a new '72 VW Beetle convertible. From that experience I learned two things: 1) never again a British car and 2) never again an Italian car.

[@robertdeen8741]

Sorry, was compelled to chime in again. 1st, I had no idea there are so many amazing vintage English cars in the lower mainland. 2nd. The glass lady rad cap. Do you know if that was a, again will probably kill the spelling, LeLeak? Wasn't he famous for that sort of thing? Thanks again sir. Outstanding.

[@justincase4254]

Better than new! Wow

[@estpst]

what a transformation

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

Wow! I like colour but black is so right on this shape. 100/4 has balance purity of line and is tuneable.

[@yankee2yankee216]

The rumble seat of the blue boat-tailed speedster is where the 3rd wheel goes...

[@jpkatz1435]

❤❤!!!!❤❤!!!!❤❤

[@benhur_9377]

❤️

[@rebalsley]

My first sports car, ‘54, 4 speed with elec over drive. Bought for $250, blocked off leaking heater core and sold for $300. Wasn’t as clean like this one. All in 1966.

[@englishmaninfrance661]

That bugeye is a Frogeye - otherwise known as an Austin Healey Sprite I had one as my first sportscar waaaay back in the early 70's

[@imfrcd]

The Sprite quickly became affectionately known as the "frogeye" in the UK and the "bugeye" in the US, because its headlights were prominently mounted on top of the bonnet, inboard of the front wings. You might have had a "frogeye", I had a "bugeye". Cheers.

[@JBFromOZ]

I have one here in Australia, and very happy to call it a bugeye... Geoffrey Healey even drove mine at the 1990 Austin Healey National Rally Ballarat Australia!

[@sundown798]

Those cars are a blast to drive! If set up with a Datsun 5 speed it's alot of fun!

[@prep0wer]

Frogeyes are the best looking cars.

[@ivanolsen8596]

Would love to have seen the Riley.

[@1maico1]

Hitting a starter solenoid body with a rubber mallet or the end of the handle often frees things up.

[@stevehale4712]

These cars are better than when new, the quality and attention to details was not at this level in 1950/60’s U.K. car factories

[@paulsutton5896]

Did I see a Rover Three Litre (behind the Aston Martin). Not singled out for comment. But these were beautiful cars in their day.

[@sohigh5016]

@22:48 This is a 1968 420, not a 420 G, which won best in show for best original car un-restored

[@stevefoster6271]

Holy

[@thrunsguinneabottle3066]

Would have liked a closer look at the Rover P5. They simply oozed quality in the 1950s and 1960s.

[@invisibleink2644]

I loved my '59 BN6 but it was wildly impractical for SoCal since it lacked any kind of functional firewall and trips longer than 30 minutes were accompanied by the very heat of Hell itself.

[@matthewgrallert1603]

Want the see that Rover 3500

[@staxter6]

Looked like a Lallique ornament on the Vauxhall...

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Not sure if that is an original, but definitely a Lallique design

[@staxter6]

@@RichardMichaelOwen Found it...The "Chrysis", mascot by René Lalique normally associated with the 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. That VanDusen show looked amazing..

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

@@staxter6 Great find. I think i've seen some rare versions of this 'Chrysis' with color mixed in too.

[@fabalistreri]

Was this BN2 at the RM auction during car week this year? It looks just like the car I bidded on.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Good eye Frank. Same car yes.

[@johna1160]

Stunning collection of Britain's best. Would like to see more original, unrestored ones though. Was looking for Inspector Morse's two tone saloon. BTW, an E Type with an AT is akin to tits on a bull.

[@banmadabon]

excuse my ignorance but does anybody knows why the Austin windshield is so flat angled?

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

For racing

[@GoingBuddha]

I was wondering about the paint on your sister's Lotus. Was it original? Looked less glossy than the others.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

I think it's just old paint.

[@peterfeltham5612]

Richard,you seem to be gifted at restoring old Brit classics,what about doing a 1960s Bristol,something a little different.

[@chrisgreig5628]

Did i see a riley 6 cylinder engine ? 26 . 35

[@jayaychare7318]

Delish

[@SootHead]

Why does the one 100-4 have hood louvers and the other not. Custom? For a sec when you were fooling with the red coupe I though it was the OTHER red coupe and I almost had a holy crap moment over how fast you got it done.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

The second 100-4 has a factory-original steel 100M/LeMans hood with louvers. Thanks for watching!

[@matthewgrallert1603]

Want to See that rover 3500

[@robsteries]

only english cars?

[@leytonthomas2043]

Its a 420....not a 420G

[@lembit1647]

B

[@kenzdubee3394]

why on earth would you tow a car for a stuck starter solenoid just use the starter assistant 2000 mine weights in at 5 pounds just hit the component real hard a few times then its all fixed fast easy and free almost you might bust a knuckle or two but in general free

[@MrPierreLebon]

the red top of the black healey is a bad fit...