For Sale: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 in Beverly Hills, California

1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II BJ7 ConvertibleNow offered is this 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II BJ7 Convertible, finished in Ice Blue with significant primer showing through the worn exterior finish. Recently brought out of long-term storage, this Big Healey is being offered as a project and is a candidate for a complete ground-up restoration.Highlights:- California Car (Black License Plate)- Exterior Color: Ice Blue- Interior Color: Black- 2,912cc Inline 6-Cylinder Engine- 4-Speed Manual Transmission w/ Overdrive- SU Dual Carburetors- Front Wheel Disc Brakes- Convertible Soft Top Frame- Curved Oval Front Grille- 2+2 Seating Configuration- Smiths Instrumentation- 14-Inch Wire WheelsPower comes from a 2,912cc inline 6-cylinder engine equipped with dual SU carburetors and paired with a 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Front disc brakes and rear drums provide the traditional braking setup, while the 14-inch wire wheels with two-eared knock-off hubs add to the unmistakable British sports-car appearance.The exterior features the characteristic curved oval chrome grille, chrome bumpers and trim, fender-mounted rearview mirror, and a convertible soft top frame. The worn Ice Blue finish has significant primer show-through, giving the car an honest presentation and making its restoration potential immediately apparent.Inside, the black interior features bucket seats, a 2+2 seating configuration, manual-crank windows, Smiths instrumentation, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror. The combination of simple controls, analog gauges, and exposed mechanical details reflects the straightforward character of British sports cars from the era.With its 2,912cc six-cylinder engine, manual transmission with overdrive, wire wheels, and more practical BJ7 body configuration, this Austin-Healey represents an important chapter in the development of the Big Healey. Recently removed from long-term storage, it is now offered as a project for someone looking to restore a classic British roadster in their own direction. For $8,950