Austin Healey BN1-BJ8 Chrome Ash Tray Remade

Chrome ash tray for Austin Healey BN1-BJ8 and selected British classic car interiors

A Small Interior Detail Remade for Austin Healey Owners

Austin Healey Chrome Ash Tray at a Glance

The ash tray this guide focuses on: Chrome ash tray, part number MSC101, for Austin Healey BN1-BJ8 and selected British classics
Why A H Spares remade it: A H Spares reintroduced this part in September 2023 after investing in new tooling
The interior problem it solves: Replaces a missing, pitted, worn or incomplete original ash tray
Austin Healey models covered: Austin Healey BN1, BN2, BN4, BN6, BN7, BT7, BJ7 and BJ8 models
Other classics that used this ash tray: MG RV8, Triumph Stag, Jaguar Daimler Mk2, S Type and 420 models, Sunbeam Alpine, Sunbeam Tiger, AC Cobra 427 and early saloons/sedans using the same ash tray type
Why it matters on a finished interior: A newly produced chrome ash tray helps complete the dashboard or console without relying on worn used parts or uncertain alternatives.

Some classic car parts disappear loudly. Others simply become harder to find until a small missing trim piece is holding up the finish of an otherwise tidy interior.

First brought back by A H Spares in September 2023, this chrome ash tray was remade after previous supply ended and good used originals became increasingly difficult to find. The problem was simple enough: worn used parts and uncertain alternatives might fill the opening, but they rarely gave the dashboard or console the clean, period-style detail it deserved.

That is why A H Spares invested in new tooling, bringing back a newly produced chrome ash tray for Austin Healey BN1-BJ8 models and selected British classics.

Closed chrome ash tray for Austin Healey and selected British classic car interiors

The Problem: Small Interior Parts Are Often the Hardest to Finish

Seats, carpets and dashboards usually get the attention first during an interior rebuild. Once those larger pieces are looking right, the smaller details start to matter more.

A missing, marked or pitted ash tray can stand out on a finished dashboard or console because it sits in plain view. A used example may fill the space, but worn chrome, age marks or missing hardware can still leave the interior feeling unfinished.

That becomes frustrating when the rest of the cabin is already at the standard you want. Whether the car is being prepared for a customer, a show, a sale or simply your own satisfaction, one tired detail can hold back the final result.

Why an Ash Tray Still Matters, Even If It Is Never Used

Smoking is no longer part of car culture in the way it was when these cars were new, so replacing an ash tray can feel like an odd purchase at first glance. The point is not really the smoking. It is the interior layout.

On cars designed with one, the ash tray is part of the dashboard or console design. When it is missing, badly pitted or visibly tired, the cabin can look unfinished even if the rest of the trim is in good order.

Many owners will never use it for its original purpose. It may simply stay closed or serve as a discreet covered tray for small items. Its main value is that it helps the interior look complete, which is usually the whole point of restoring the cabin carefully in the first place.

Rear view of chrome ash tray showing the body and mounting area

The Solution: A Newly Tooled Chrome Ash Tray

This chrome ash tray is a newly produced replacement interior fitting for Austin Healey BN1-BJ8 models, with additional use across several other British classic cars.

A H Spares chose to develop new tooling rather than leave owners dependent on worn used parts or uncertain alternatives. The result is a clean chrome replacement for a small but visible dashboard or console detail.

Newly produced chrome ash tray
First brought back by A H Spares in September 2023
Developed after previous supply ended
Useful replacement for missing, pitted, marked or incomplete originals
Fits Austin Healey BN1-BJ8 models
Also suits selected British classic car interiors
Supplied as one chrome ash tray

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Which Classic Cars Does This Chrome Ash Tray Fit?

Use the lists below to check the main Austin Healey application and the other classic cars that used this shared interior fitting.

Austin Healey BN1-BJ8

Other British Classics

MG RV8
Triumph Stag
Jaguar Daimler Mk2, S Type and 420 models
Sunbeam Alpine
Sunbeam Tiger
AC Cobra 427
Early saloons/sedans using the same ash tray type

Open chrome ash tray showing the chrome finish and interior tray detail

Side view of chrome ash tray showing the body and underside mounting area

From Scarce Supply to Newly Tooled Replacement

A H Spares first brought this chrome ash tray back in September 2023 after investing in new tooling to solve a real supply problem for owners and restorers. The aim was not to create another universal accessory, but to make a proper replacement for a shared classic interior fitting that had become difficult to source in good condition.

Useful When the Interior Is Nearly There

When a cabin is close to finished, small parts can become surprisingly important. A clean ash tray helps the dashboard or console look complete, especially when the surrounding trim, seats, carpets or veneer have already been refreshed.

It also makes the job more predictable. Instead of searching for a better used part or accepting a tired original, you can fit a newly produced chrome ash tray and keep the interior finish consistent with the rest of the car.

Chrome ash tray in place inside an Austin Healey

What to check before fitting

Check the dashboard or console opening before installation.
Inspect the original ash tray and retained fixings before reuse.
Take care around painted, veneered or trimmed surfaces during removal and fitting.
Reuse suitable original hardware where required.

Related Interior Part Worth Checking

If the ash tray is being replaced as part of broader interior work, nearby dashboard and console details are worth checking at the same time. Small chrome fittings tend to show up once the larger trim pieces have been refreshed.

Period Style Cigar / Cigarette Lighter

A related period-style interior accessory for Austin Healey BN1-BJ8 models. It also provides a useful charging point for modern essentials such as a mobile phone, sat nav or other suitable in-car device.

Useful when: The dashboard or console is being refreshed and a practical charging point is needed without making the interior look out of place.

Period style cigar and cigarette lighter for Austin Healey BN1-BJ8 interiors

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Finish the Interior with a Newly Made Chrome Ash Tray

A clean interior is not only about the big pieces. Once the seats, carpets, dashboard and trim are right, smaller details like the ash tray help the whole cabin feel complete.

First brought back in September 2023 after A H Spares invested in new tooling, this chrome ash tray remains a practical replacement for a part that had become harder to source in good condition.