Description
Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II BT7 | 1962
Highlights:
– 2.9-litre inline six-cylinder engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission
– Original factory hardtop included, complete with the original works-style roof vent
– Alloy Minilite wheels and a stainless-steel side exhaust fitted
– Interior retrimmed in cream leather, with servo-assisted brakes and long-range spotlights fitted
– Inner and outer sills and the boot floor have been replaced; one long-term ownership from new before the car was imported to Europe
The seller offers for sale this 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II BT7, powered by a 2.9-litre inline six-cylinder engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. This example is finished in red with a cream leather interior and comes with its original factory hardtop, fitted with the original works-style roof vent, in addition to the folding soft top. The car was effectively owned by a single American owner from new, before being imported to Europe five years ago via the United Kingdom. The inner and outer sills and the boot floor have been replaced, and the body shows no significant rust as a result. The paintwork was redone in the United States some twenty years ago and presents in good condition.
Further points of interest on this example include alloy Minilite wheels and a stainless-steel side exhaust, both fitted to the car. The interior was retrimmed in cream leather in the United States and remains in good condition. Servo-assisted brakes and long-range spotlights have also been fitted, adding a useful practical touch to a car that was clearly kept and used with care over the years.
The Austin-Healey 3000 was the best-known of the “big Healeys,” built by the Austin-Healey partnership between Donald Healey and the British Motor Corporation, with bodywork produced by Jensen Motors and final assembly at BMC’s Abingdon works. Introduced in 1959, the 3000 built on the earlier 100-6 with a larger six-cylinder engine and quickly established itself as one of Britain’s leading sports cars of the era, offered as a genuine alternative to the Triumph TR3A and even the Jaguar E-Type. The Mk II arrived in 1961 with revised carburation, valve springs and camshaft, and the BT7 four-seat body style offered here was one of the more practical and sought-after variants of the range, with total Mk II production running to a little over six thousand cars.
With its long bonnet, muscular wheel arches and confident stance, the 3000 remains one of the most charismatic designs to come out of post-war Britain, and its six-cylinder engine gives the car real torque and character on the road. Combined with servo-assisted brakes and a manual gearbox, it offers an engaging, hands-on driving experience that continues to appeal strongly to collectors and enthusiasts of classic British sports cars.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
