Vehicle Description
1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MKII BJ7 Roadster
Designer: Donald Healey
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Estimate: $75,000 - $90,000
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Chassis Number: HBJ7L18025
Decoded: H=Healey; BJ7=Series; L=Europe Market; 18025=Serial
Engine: 2912 cc OHV in-line 6-cyl.
2XSU HD8 Carburetors/132 bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Hydraulic Front Disc and Rear Drum Brakes
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Odometer: 138 Showing Believed Since Restoration
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Certificate from British Motor Industry
Ground-up Restoration Completed by Healey Lane
Matching Numbers with Desirable Wire Wheels
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The Model: The first Healey sports roadster was introduced at the
1952 London Motor Show by Donald Healey. Before the show was over,
he had changed the name to Austin-Healey at the urging of British
Motor Corporation's Leonard Lord, who wanted a sports car for his
new company. A number of record runs and a first in class in the
1954 Sebring 12 Hours earned wide publicity for the little Healey.
The so-called 100/6 was transformed into the 3000 in 1959 with a
larger 2.9L/124 HP inline-6, a tougher driveline, front disc brakes
and an increased wheelbase to answer North American market demands
for more cockpit room. Racing and commercial success quickly
followed, and in spring of 1961 the 3000 Mark II was introduced in
2-seat BT7 configuration with triple SU carburetors; in January
1962 that gave way to the 2+2 BJ7, and the engine reverted to twin
SUs to facilitate easier tuning.
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The Car: Benefiting from a complete and comprehensive photo
documented ground up restoration by marque specialist Healey Lane
of California this matching number and certified 3000 MkII is truly
a magnificent exhibit. The inviting interior sports new black
carpeting, a leather covered dash with rebuilt and recalibrated
original gauges fitted with new steering wheel and seats
upholstered in Ambla leather with red piping. With its
professionally tuned drive-train showing only a few test miles in
the odometer this Healey is one to be enjoyed by the most
discerning collectors in the open road and likely to be seen in the
concours circuit. � � �
