1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BT7

2,912cc OHV Inline 6-cylinder Engine
Twin SU Carburetors
124bhp at 4,750rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes

*Classic Healey 3000 in BT7 four-seater configuration
*Great candidate for driving events and rallies
*A legendary sports car of the 50s and 60s
*Accompanied by hard top

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THE AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000

Some have called the Austin-Healey "a stunt plane for the road" in as much as its designer Donald Healey was both a successful automobile racer and a veteran WWI RAF pilot. When first debuted in London at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show, Healey's new car concept, the Healey Hundred, was a major hit. Healey approached the already well-established Austin Motor Company with his new design as Austin was seeking a car to penetrate the lucrative U.S. market. In 1952 Austin merged with the parent company of Morris to form the British Motor Corporation with Leonard Lord in charge. Having seen and been impressed by the car at the Earls Court show, Lord chose Donald Healey's concept for a new sports car and a new marque was born, the Austin-Healey.


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Designed as a sports car and indeed quite successful in rallying and racing, the Austin-Healey had by 1959 evolved into the more civilized 3000 Mk I. Equipped with Girling front disc brakes, this tourer was quite enjoyable for daily driving - while its torquey 2,912cc 124hp twin-SU carbureted six-cylinder engine provided performance worthy of its sporting heritage.

The Austin-Healey was acquired by the consigner a few years ago, and has since formed part of his impressive collection, while being enjoyed immensely. Over the years it has been upgraded for rallying and included in the sale is fitted hardtop. It has also been fitted with a 5-speed transmission to make it a very useable car on road events.

Today this lovely Healey 3000 presents very well as an older restoration and is very fetching in its current red over black color scheme, with black leather interior. It has been well maintained and would be a great car for various road rally events, from the Copperstate 1000, to perhaps an exciting trip on the New England 1000.