Iconic Two-Tone Paint Schemes of the Austin Healey 100M
One of the most visually striking features of the Austin Healey 100M was its distinctive two-tone paint scheme, with approximately 70% of the 640 factory-built cars proudly sporting this stylish look. Popular combinations included Old English White over Black, Reno Red over Black, Healey Blue over White, Black over Reno Red, and Florida Green over White, each carefully chosen to accentuate the car's flowing lines and sporting character.
Perhaps the most memorable, however, was the unique Black over Pink combination used exclusively on the car displayed at the 1955 Earls Court Motor Show. This one-of-a-kind Healey later competed in the Bahamas Speed Week and has since been meticulously restored, preserving its original eye-catching colours. These vibrant colour schemes set the aesthetic tone for later Austin Healey models, influencing the iconic two-tone combinations used on the BN4 through BJ8 series.
Here's a table listing all the colours available across these models. For those curious to see the remarkable Black over Pink colour scheme in full glory, a photograph and detailed history of this special car can be found here on Bring a Trailer
| Colour Combination | Common Name | Model Numbers |
| Old English White over Black | White/Black | BN2 (100M), BN2 |
| Reno Red over Black | Red/Black | BN2 (100M), BN2 |
| Healey Blue over Ivory White | Blue/White | BN2 (100M), BN2, BN4, BN6, BN7, BT7, BJ7, BJ8 |
| Black over Reno Red (Colorado Red) | Black/Red | BN2 (100M), BN2, BN4, BN6, BN7, BT7, BJ7, BJ8 |
| Florida Green over Ivory White | Green/White | BN2 (100M), BN2, BN4, BN6 |
| Black over Pink | Black/Pink (Earls Court Show Car Only) | BN2 (100M) |
| Ivory White over Black | White/Black | BN4, BN6, BN7, BT7, BJ7, BJ8 |
| Colorado Red over Ivory White | Red/White | BN4, BN6, BN7, BT7, BJ7, BJ8 |
| British Racing Green over Ivory White | Green/White | BN4, BN6, BN7, BT7, BJ7, BJ8 |
| Pacific Green over Ivory White | Green/White | BN4, BN6, BN7, BT7 |
| Primrose Yellow over Black | Yellow/Black | BN4, BN6 |