Vehicle Description
This 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II BT7 is a fine example of this
versatile breed, presented in "works" rally-car style. It was
completed during October 1961 and equipped with such factory
options and features as wire wheels, a laminated windscreen,
heater, adjustable steering column, road-speed tires, overdrive and
a hardtop. This Healey was acquired by a marque expert and in
January 2016, a total frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration was
completed. The body panels and the chassis were short-blasted to
bare metal, and prepared and primed before being refinished. The
body was restored to its original, factory color combination-
specified Healey Blue using a top-quality Dupont polyurethane
5-star Chroma base coat/clear coat system. All mechanical and
ancillary systems were fully rebuilt. A completely new dark blue
interior was fitted, including blue seat upholstery with chrome
piping, matching wool carpeting and panels and a new trunk kit.
All-new parts were utilized when rebuilding the torquey 3.0-liter
6-cylinder engine, center-shift 4-speed manual gearbox with
overdrive unit and the vehicle's ancillary systems. The new exhaust
system was jet-coated for durability, an all-new cloth wiring
harness was installed, and new or rebuilt electrical components
were utilized. An alternator and negative ground replaced the
original generator-based charging system for enhanced capacity and
reliability. A new fuel system was also installed, including a new
fuel tank and lines, all the way up to the newly rebuilt, BJ8-type
2-inch SU carburetors. The braking system received similar
attention, including all-new line, master cylinder, front disc
brakes and jet-coated rear drums. The entire suspension was rebuilt
to match, using new parts and components. All interior and exterior
chrome pieces were triple plated for a long-lasting shine. A
15-inch, three-spoke wood steering wheel provides driving ease in
concert with the adjustable column. Paying homage to the famous
Austin-Healey "works" rally cars, this vehicle's body modifications
include slightly flared front fenders, a louvered hood with
function air vent for improved cooling and a rally-spec rear
decklid with room for up to two spare tires. Other
competition-themed items include iconic Minilite 8-spoke rally
wheels, 185x15 tires, front road lights, a rear backup lamp and the
factory aluminum hardtop, refinished in Healey Blue to match the
rest of the exterior. Both the road lights and backup light are
activated using toggle switches mounted under the dash to the right
of the steering column. Following completion, limited test miles
were covered to ensure proper sorting. This Austin-Healey comes
with a tonneau cover and storage bag, removable windows and storage
bag, original British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate,
driver handbook, and a binder of photos and information documenting
the restoration. This car is fully equipped and ready to drive.
