For Sale: 1960 Austin-Healey BT7 in Torrance, California

West Coast Classics are proud to present this wonderful daily driving and stunning ground up restoration example of this matching #'s 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 BT-7 2+2 6 cylinder 2912 c.c. roadster presented in its original factory striking 'Ivory White' color paint with beautiful Blue seats with White piping with front disc brakes, rear drums, 4 speed manual transmission with Overdrive, rebuilt engine, side curtains, new soft top, knock off chrome wire wheels, original spare wire wheel, original steering wheel, heater, new carpets and seats and turn-key ready to drive and enjoy today!Matching #'s engine & body as confirmed by 'British Motor Industry Heritage Certificate'VIN : H-BT7-L/7190ENGINE : 29D-RU-H/9959BODY: 7413ORIGINAL FACTORY COLOR : IVORY WHITETRIM COLOR : REDHOOD COLOR : BLACKDATE BUILT : 21-22 JAN 1960DATE DISPATCHED : 4 SEP 1960DESTINATION : SAN FRANCISCO, USADETAILS OF EQUIPMENT : WIRE WHEELS, HEATER, ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN, LAMINATED WINDSHIELD, ROADSPEED TIRES, OVERDRIVE, MPH SPEEDOMETER, USA SPEC LIGHTS.According to the renown 'Automotive Information Clearinghouse' of La Mesa, California, certificate as of 2/24/1989 states that only 1,296 of these particular early Austin Healeys were left with obviously far less available now some 36 years later! These certified milestone cars are becoming thinner on the ground every year that passes and therefore will undoubtedly prove a very worthy investment to the astute collector.The previous owner reportedly purchased the car in 2012 and it then underwent a 8 year body off restoration until fully restored. The odometer reads 4,466 miles which has been reported by previous ownership to be original and is believed to be but please note that as there is no documentation to support this fact going back to 1960, that therefore the actual mileage will have to be considered as "true mileage unknown".This is one phenomenal example with the engine smooth and responsive with the renown Healey rumble identifying the Healey straight six as much as a Ferrari's sound does it's V12! The 4 speed transmission with the highly desirable Overdrive option shifts smoothly through all the gears, including the reverse gear and the overdrive function works as it should which means it works through all the gears and not just as a fifth speed which is great for highway driving! The car looks extremely impressive in its striking and original 'Ivory White' paint and the reupholstered Blue interior with White piping is in exceptional condition also with original gold type gauges which are all in correct working order! The new black soft top is in great shape, both functionally and otherwise and the car boasts its side curtains. The car had four chrome wire knock off wheels with new tires and a spare wire wheel in its correctly mounted position in the trunk.As stated earlier, the engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent - this is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving BT-7 2+2 roadster - perfect for the Austin-Healey enthusiast or simply a perfect daily driver for any British sports car enthusiast or collector!