1962 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 MKII

2,912cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Triple SU HS4 Carburetors
132bhp at 4,750rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive
Independent Front Suspension and Rear Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs with Solid Rear Axle
Front Girling Disc Brakes-Rear Drum Brakes

* Used in the Father Of The Bride Part II movie
* In the same family's ownership for more than 25 years
* Popular BT7 four-seater configuration
* Attractive British Racing Green color

THE 3000 MK II

The "Big Healey" retained the essence of its curvaceous long hood/short deck progenitor, the Austin-Healey 100/4 roadster of 1953. Designed as a sports car and indeed quite successful in rallying and racing, the Austin-Healey had by 1961 evolved into the far more civilized and capable machine. The enlargement of its C-Series six-cylinder engine to 2,912cc and the adoption of Girling front disc brakes differentiated the new-for-1959 Austin-Healey 3000 from the preceding 100/6. In '3000' form, the rugged Austin six delivered 124bhp at 4,600rpm, good enough for a top speed in overdrive of 114mph with the optional hardtop in place. Otherwise, the car remained much as the 100/6, though the more-powerful disc brakes were a welcome improvement.

Unveiled in March 1961, the MkII version with restyled grille and bonnet intake was the last 3000 available as a two-seater, the 2+2 (BT7) option having been for years the more popular. Engine improvements in the form of triple SU carburetors and a revised camshaft liberated an extra 8bhp.

Contemporary road tests typically recorded performance figures for the MkII of 114mph top speed and a 0-60mph time of approximately 11 seconds. MkII production ceased later in 1962 after 5,095 2+2s and 355 two-seaters had been built, though the Convertible continued until the introduction of the 3000 MkIII in 1963.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Belonging to the same family for over 25 years, the car was well preserved and cared for over that time, being passed from father to daughter and preserved covered in garage. As seen on the British Motoring Industry Heritage Certificate, the car was originally Ivory White with Red Interior, which has been modified to British Racing Green and Red along the life of the car. During the family's ownership, the car was used for various media and multimedia purposes, with the most relevant one being the Father Of The Bride Part II movie released in 1995, directed by Nancy Meyers and starring the iconic Steve Martin. The car is seen in the movie few times and is one of George Banks' (Steve Martin) sign of existential crisis linked to its age.

Sporadically used over the past few years, the car just received necessary service for running capacity, including a fresh battery, but a more thorough check is recommended upon purchase for safe and more extensive usage. It is also a perfect candidate for partial or full restoration depending on the new owner's desire. Accompanying the car is a copy of the Heritage Certificate, Certificate of liability insurance letter from The Walt Disney Company to the seller's father for usage of the car on set, original Driver's handbook and a People's Choice Trophy from the 10th Austin-Healey West Coast Meet.