Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America’s Hilton Head event, November 5, 2016.
Chassis No.
HBT7L1428
Estimate:
$ 40,000 - $ 50,000 US
Synonymous with sleek racing design and in-town drivability is the Austin-Healey 3000. Throughout the life of the “Big Healeys,” most were imported to the growing sports car market in America; while few stayed behind in Britain. While the sportiness of this car is very prevalent, it lacked wind-up windows until 1962, which is probable cause for not being overly popular when new. This windowless feature ads a sweet aura and attribute of collectability to the car today.
The Healey 3000 MK 1 model was in production from March of 1959 to May of 1961. Within the model there were two body styles: one was a BN7 which was a two-seater; and the second was the BT7 which had a 2+2 seating configuration. The Austin-Healey offered here is a BT7 model that is powered by a stout 2,912-cc inline six-cylinder engine that produced 124-hp from the factory. Other components on the car include a manual transmission, front disc brakes, twin SU carburetors and knock-off wire wheels. The curvaceous exterior is presented with two-tone blue over white paint. The interior is finished in blue with white piping and pleated seat inserts.
The “Big Healeys” have always been in favor and their desirability continues to rise within the automotive collector community.
