An attractive classic English roadster, with restored bodywork and mechanics, carefully maintained and equipped with useful racing add-ons
The Appeal
Capable of reaching a top speed of 100 miles per hour, quite high for the time, the streamlined Austin 100 roadster, the first of the "Big Healeys" produced from 1953, was very successful thanks to its its pleasant and innovative design, its fun and responsive driving and its excellent performance, which made it popular among sports car enthusiasts all over the world and especially in the United States.
Successful on the tracks as well as on the roads, the 100 was updated over the years, with a new 4-speed gearbox and more powerful engines and in 1956 the 6-cylinder engined 100-6 was introduced.
In 1959, the 100-6 was replaced by the new Austin Healey 3000, which adopted its mechanics and engine, with increased displacement and two 2 SU carburettors, with more power and torque.
Equipped with front disc brakes and a more robust gearbox, the 3000 was available in the 2+2 BT7 and two-seater BN7 versions.
Very successful in competitions, the Austin Healey 3000 was improved in 1961, with the introduction of the MkII version, with a better gearbox and three SU carburettors which brought the power up to 132hp.
Iconic, powerful and desirable, the coveted MarkII achieved excellent results in rallies all over the world and remained in production for just one year, being replaced by the MKIIA/BJ7 version, which once again was fitted with only two carburettors.
Distinguished by the peculiar large grille with vertical slats and the "Austin Healey 3000 MKII" badge on the bonnet, this 1962 Healey 3000 BT7 is one of the rare models equipped with three carburettors.
The seller informs us that the engine was thoroughly restored like all the mechanics between 2006 and 2007 and that it is still in very good working order and that the fascinating two-tone bodywork was restored in the same period and is rust-free and in nice shape.
The charming interior is well preserved, with intact surfaces, good upholstery and a pleasant and efficient dashboard.
As a tribute to the glorious sporting history of this model, the car is characterized by a racing-inspired aesthetic and equipped with valuable racing accessories, including a Moto-Lita sports steering wheel, fire extinguisher, Hella driving lights and larger wheels and tyres.
The engine has received attention to improve its efficiency and reliability and is equipped with an alternator, electronic ignition, double fuel pump and double cooling fan.
Originally sold in the United States and imported into Italy in 2007, immediately after the restoration, this 3000 MkII is registered with the ASI (Italian Historic automotoclub) and comes with updated Italian registration documents and a Certificate of Historical and Collectible Relevance.
Rare, beautiful and fast, this Austin Healey, equipped with a pleasant bodywork, a sporty and well-preserved interior and a powerful engine, represents an important opportunity to acquire a quality example of a model that has always been loved and coveted by all enthusiasts, of great historical importance and always at the center of attention at exhibitions and gatherings.
Registered with ASI (Italian Historic automotoclub)
Certificate of historical and collectible relevance
Valid MOT until 2025
This Austin Healey 3000 was imported into Italy in 2007, after being completely restored.
Coming with updated Italian registration documents, it has been registered with the ASI (Italian Historic automotoclub) since 2008 and is accompanied by a Certificate of historical and collectible relevance.
Bumpers, brightwork, exterior trim and badges in very good condition
After being restored between 2006 and 2007, the interior of this Austin-Healey has been carefully maintained over the years, as demonstrated by the good condition of the front and rear leather sports seats and by the nice dashboard with shiny brightwork and no visible flaws, enriched with quality accessories intended to facilitate rally driving, such as the adjustable map light, the custom center console which houses the satnav system and the practical storage trays.
The Moto-Lita three-spoke steering wheel with leather rim overlooks a beautiful instrument cluster with large circular chrome-framed gauges.
The simple and purposeful door cards house spacious storage pockets and the whole cabin is enhanced by a nice green carpeting which extends to the luggage compartment.
Fully restored in the past, the bodywork features an attractive, high-gloss two-tone paint job and appears in good condition, with some minor scratches and paint cracking consistent with age.
The seller, the sole owner since the car arrived in Italy, informs us that it has always been garage kept.
The iconic shapes of this sports car are enriched by the beautiful knock-off wire wheels, by the Hella driving lights with protective covers, by the luggage rack on the trunk and by the soft top in good condition with transparent and intact rear window.
The brightwork, the headlights, the peculiar detachable side windows, badges, lettering and the large grille seem in very good condition.
The Mechanics
Six-cylinder in-line 2,912 cc engine with 132 hp
Three SU HS4 carburettors
Four-speed manual gearbox
Front disc brakes
Alternator
Electronic ignition
Double fuel pump
Dual cooling fans
New radiator
185/80/15 wheels and tyres
Recently serviced
Efficient and reliable
The engine compartment of this Big Healey appears in good condition and presents an extremely suggestive view, with the shiny chrome rocker cover and the three SU carburettors in a row, a rare setup that guarantees excellent performance and an exciting sound.
The powerful in-line-six three-litre engine offers considerable power and torque and, coupled with the upgraded four-speed manual gearbox, guarantees a fun, responsive drive and remarkable performance.
The seller informs us that all the mechanics have always been maintained with the utmost care after the restoration and that the engine has received particular attention and has been equipped with intelligent additions, such as an alternator instead of the original dynamo, the reliable electronic ignition, double fuel pumps and double cooling fans.
The radiator is new and was recently replaced.
This Austin-Healey features knock-off wire wheels with bigger tires for better road holding and aesthetics and the owner assures us that it is reliable and ready to drive, without the need for any intervention.
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