Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to offer this superbly restored 1960
Austin Healey 3000 MK1 BT7 for consideration. The Healy Hundred
made its debut and the Earls Court Motor Show. The car design was a
combined effort between builder Donald Healey and body designer
Gerry Coker. An overhead valve Austin A90 4-Cylinder engine was
chosen as its power plant. At the show, the car immediately caught
the attention of Austin's Leonard Lord and a deal was quickly in
place for its production by Austin. The car, which became known as
the Austin-Healey 100, was succeeded by the six-cylinder 100-6 in
1956. In 1959 the car evolved again with a larger engine and front
disc brakes. The resulting, highly developed Austin-Healey 3000 was
an immediate success, both on and off the track.
The car offered here is highly restored in signature Healey Blue
over Blue interior. The car is powered by its spirited 3.0 liter
inline six cylinder engine fed by dual SU carbs. The power is
transferred by its 4 speed with overdrive and applied by the rear
wheels. Highlights include: Egg crate style grill, original banjo
steering wheels, bent shifter, bucket seats, chrome wire wheels,
original Smiths gauges, Smiths heater, side curtains and soft top.
The car presents its self excellent in all areas as a complete nut
and bolt restoration was executed with high attention to detail
right down to the brush painted fan shroud. The car features
beautiful paint, excellent panel fit, a fully restored underside, a
to die for interior and a highly detailed engine bay.
Mechanically, the car is dialed in. First, there is the
all-important signature exhaust note played by its stainless steel
dual exhaust. The car pulls strong in every gear, shifts smoothly
and sings through the gears. The rebuilt suspension is tight and
gives great driver feedback, the brakes stop straight and true and
the overdrive engages flawlessly.
The early Austin Healey's are fantastic cars to drive and deliver
the epitome of British Open Car Motoring. They are exciting cars to
own and drive and will remain proven investments. The 3000 MK1 here
comes complete with wire spare, owners handbook, side curtains, and
full size spare. A great automotive investment at the price offered
here.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
