Vehicle Description
Stunning black 1961 Austin Healey 3000 MK I BN7 convertible that
has undergone a high quality restoration with great attention to
detail. Aggressive front end styling, signature ribbon chrome grill
with 3000 script and chrome hood trim are just a few items that
remind you of Austin Healey's proud racing history. Powered by a
smooth running 126 horsepower, 2,912 -cc straight six engine with
dual side mount carburetors that has been refurbished and detailed
for a show quality appearance. Power is shifted by a 4 speed manual
transmission with overdrive for highway cruising. The interior
features new tan seat upholstery on the factory bucket seats,
beautiful dash with Smith's gauges, new carpeting, wood steering
wheel and rare heater. New convertible top with side wind screens
are included with the car. The undercarriage is just as impressive
as the topside with a smooth and glossy
finish showcasing high quality workmanship and a long list of new
parts.
Highly polished chrome
knock off wire
wheels finishes off this rare Austin Healey perfectly.
EXTERIOR
: Beautiful black exterior paint Rechromed front and rear bumpers
New convertible top with side windscreens Signature Healey grill
with script Excellent panel fit and finish Chrome
knock off
wire wheels
INTERIOR
: New tan seat upholstery on factory bucket seats and door panels
New complete carpet kit Wood steering wheel Smith's gauges Under
dash heater
MECHANICS
: The engine compartment is highly detailed Smooth running 2912 cc
straight six engine Dual side mount carburetors 4 speed manual
transmission
UNDERCARRIAGE
: Cleaned and painted frame and floors Mostly new suspension and
hardwareWikipedia Information"Austin-Healey was a British sports
car maker established in 1952 through a joint venture between the
Austin division of the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and the
Donald Healey Motor Company (Healey), a renowned automotive
engineering and design firm. Leonard Lord represented BMC and
Donald Healey his firm.BMC merged with Jaguar Cars in 1966 to form
British Motor Holdings (BMH). Donald Healey left BMH in 1968 when
it merged into British Leyland. Healey then joined Jensen Motors,
which had been making bodies for the "big Healeys" since their
inception in 1952, and became their chairman in 1972. Austin-Healey
cars were produced until 1972 when the 20-year agreement between
Healey and Austin came to an end.""Mark IThe Austin-Healey 3000 was
announced on 1 July 1959 with a 3-litre BMC C-Series engine to
replace the smaller 2.6-litre engine of the 100-6 and disc brakes
for its front wheels. The manufacturers claimed it would reach
60
mph in 11 seconds and 100
mph in 31 seconds.Other changes were minor compared to those
between the original 100 and the 100-6. The wheelbase and body were
unchanged as were the body-styles, a 2+2 or BT7 and a two-seater
BN7.Weather protection remained minimal, a folding plastic roof on
a light demountable frame and above the doors detachable side
screens holding sliding perspex panels. Wire wheels, overdrive
gearbox, laminated windscreen, heater, adjustable steering column,
detachable hard top for the 2+2, and two-tone paint were available
as options. 13,650 Mark Is were built: 2,825 BN7 open two-seaters,
and 10,825 BT7 2+2s"American Dream Machines
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