Description
There are few Austin-Healey 3000s more sought-after than an original UK RHD MKII with triple carburetors. With traceable and interesting history from new and desirable centre change gearbox, this car should be on your shortlist if you are in the market for an Austin-Healey.
Recently restored by a retired garage owner and Austin-Healey enthusiast, 240 CWD has been completed to a very high standard. Road tested and shaken down with few but sufficient miles since full restoration, the car is absolutely on the money and ready to be enjoyed.
240 CWD, retaining its original number plate was built and dispatched in 1962, this MKII Tri-Carb is one of only 261 BT7 MKIIs produced for the UK market from a total build run of 5, 096. This specific car has a destination on the heritage certificate as ‘display car for Austin factory, Longbridge, Birmingham UK.’ The likes of Leonard Lord and Donald Healey would have walked past 240 CWD every day while it was on display as the ‘new’ 3000.
In single ownership from 1969 to 2018, the car was then bought by the current owner for personal use. As a ‘modern car’ garage owner he had all the tools and equipment necessary and set about a complete and painstaking restoration over the course of many evenings and weekends. Completed to professional standard, this is a great opportunity to purchase a restored Austin-Healey 3000 at a fraction of the cost of commissioning a car through a professional garage such as ourselves.
- Comprehensive history and many original items.
- Previous ownership since 1969-2018. The current owner purchased the car in October 2018.
- Triple SU Carb model, 60-spoke wire wheels, centre change gearbox, overdrive.
- Display car at Longbridge factory and then sold new via Donald Healey Car Sales.
- MOT until 15th April 2022 and only 38, 457 recorded miles.
- Originally ordered with wire wheels, overdrive, heater, adjustable steering column, laminated windscreen, road speed tyres.
- 'Matching numbers' UK RHD home market Car in Colorado red with burgundy red interior.
- BMIHT Heritage certificate
On the road and ready to go, this vehicle is available to view by appointment only.
For more information or to arrange a test drive, call the garage sales office and ask to speak to Bill or Jack Rawles on the details below or out of hours, the details below
Did you know? We do not own our sales cars, we sell on a fixed commission of £1, 800 +vat which is included in the price, this is not % based incentivised commission sale, so our cars are priced at the correct market values. Every car is checked and inspected before sale and if there are any defects, they will be shown and noted to the buyer before purchase. Buy your Healey with confidence from a trusted and reputable dealer. If you would like to sell your classic car with us, call Jack Rawles on the details below.
