Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Auburn Spring event,
May 11-13, 2017.
Chassis No.
HBT7L1428
Estimate:
$ 50,000 - $ 55,000 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.