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Austin Healey Bumper Over-Riders | BN1-BJ8 & Sprite MK1

Chrome bumper over-rider fitted to a red Austin Healey 100

Correct-Profile Austin Healey Bumper Over-Riders

Choose the over-rider for your Healey below. The BN1-BN2 version also fits the front bumper of the Austin Healey Sprite MK1 Frogeye, while the BN4-BJ8 version covers six-cylinder Big Healey models.

Both were developed from measurements of the original design, pressed from original-gauge steel and finished in triple-plated Premium British Chrome. Each over-rider is supplied with its fixing bolt and seal.

Which Over-Rider Fits Your Austin Healey?

Austin Healey 100 BN1-BN2
Choose BMP120P. Four are required per vehicle, with two fitted to the front bumper and two to the rear.
Austin Healey Sprite MK1 Frogeye
BMP120P is also used as the front bumper over-rider via use number XBMP102. Two are required on the front bumper.
Austin Healey 100-Six & 3000 BN4-BJ8
Choose BMP121P. Four are required per vehicle, with two fitted to the front bumper and two to the rear.

Choose the Correct Austin Healey Bumper Over-Rider

Select your Healey below to view the correct over-rider and full product details.

Austin Healey 100 BN1-BN2

Also fits Sprite MK1 Frogeye front bumper

Austin Healey BN1-BN2 and Sprite MK1 bumper over-rider in Premium British Chrome

For Austin Healey 100 BN1-BN2 front and rear bumpers, and the Sprite MK1 Frogeye front bumper.

  • Part: BMP120P
  • Sprite use number: XBMP102
  • BN1-BN2 OE reference: 1B8784
  • BN1-BN2 quantity: 4 per vehicle
  • Sprite MK1 quantity: 2 on the front bumper
  • Construction: Original-gauge steel
  • Supplied with: Fixing bolt and seal
  • Finish: Triple-plated Premium British Chrome

Developed from original design measurements to reproduce the defined over-rider profile, while original-gauge steel helps retain the substantial construction and low-speed impact protection intended in the bumper arrangement.

View BMP120P Over-Rider BN1-BN2 / Sprite MK1

Austin Healey 100-Six & 3000 BN4-BJ8

For six-cylinder Big Healey models

Austin Healey BN4-BJ8 bumper over-rider in Premium British Chrome

For Austin Healey 100-Six and 3000 models from BN4 through to BJ8, covering front and rear bumper positions.

  • Part: BMP121P
  • OE reference: 11B5308
  • Quantity per vehicle: 4
  • Construction: Original-gauge steel
  • Supplied with: Fixing bolt and seal
  • Finish: Triple-plated Premium British Chrome

Dedicated tooling reproduces the defined BN4-BJ8 over-rider profile, while original-gauge steel helps retain the substantial construction and low-speed impact protection intended in the bumper arrangement.

View BMP121P Over-Rider BN4-BJ8
Austin Healey bumper over-rider showing the formed profile and centre groove

Why the Pressing Matters Before the Chrome

A bumper over-rider can be only slightly out of shape and still look noticeably different on close inspection. Chrome follows the steel beneath it, so the flat upper and lower surfaces, centre groove, defined sides and the profile where the over-rider meets the bumper all need to be formed accurately into the pressing.

A H Spares developed dedicated tooling from a CAD model based on measurements from the original design. CNC machining allows the required profile to be reproduced accurately, while original-gauge steel helps retain the strength, substance and low-speed impact protection intended in the original bumper arrangement.

  • Original design measurements: used as the basis for the reproduced profile.
  • CAD-modelled tooling: developed specifically for these over-riders.
  • CNC-machined tooling: used to reproduce the required definition accurately.
  • Original-gauge steel: helps reproduce the substantial construction of the original component.
  • Defined profile: including the flat top, flat bottom, centre groove, sides and bumper junction.
  • Made by A H Panels: using dedicated tooling developed for the component.

Premium British Chrome Over an Accurate Pressing

Once the profile and steel construction are right, the visible finish can do its job. Both over-riders are finished in triple-plated Premium British Chrome, bringing together the defined profile, original-gauge steel construction and deep chrome lustre expected from such a prominent bumper detail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are the fixing bolt and seal included?
Yes. Both over-rider versions are supplied complete with their fixing bolt and seal.
Does the BN1-BN2 over-rider also fit the Sprite MK1 Frogeye?
Yes. BMP120P is also used as the front bumper over-rider on the Austin Healey Sprite MK1 Frogeye via use number XBMP102. Two are required on the Sprite front bumper.
Which over-rider fits an Austin Healey 100 BN1 or BN2?
Use the BN1-BN2 over-rider, part BMP120P. Four are required per vehicle, with two fitted to the front bumper and two to the rear.
Which over-rider fits Austin Healey BN4-BJ8 models?
Use the BN4-BJ8 over-rider, part BMP121P, for Austin Healey 100-Six and 3000 models from BN4 through to BJ8. Four are required per vehicle.
Why is original-gauge steel important?
Original-gauge steel helps reproduce the strength and substance of the original over-rider as well as its appearance. As part of the bumper assembly, that construction also helps retain the low-speed impact protection intended in the original front and rear bumper design.

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