LOT 103

1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Convertible Chassis no. HBJ7L/22917 Engine no. 58713

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Lot 103

1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Convertible

The Paris Sale|30 January 2026, 12:00 CET|Paris, Polo de Paris

1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Convertible
Chassis no. HBJ7L/22917
Engine no. 58713

• Original left-hand drive model
• Delivered new to the USA
• Registered in Holland

Unveiled in March 1961, the restyled Austin-Healey 3000 MkII boasted engine improvements in the form of triple SU carburettors and a revised camshaft, increasing maximum power to 132bhp. From November '61 a new gearbox was standardised, which at last moved the gear lever to the centre of the transmission tunnel. Contemporary road tests typically recorded performance figures of a 114mph top speed and a 0-60mph time of approximately 11 seconds.

This Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Convertible (BJ7) was despatched from the factory on 21st March 1963. Built for the North American export market, this left-hand drive car was originally finished in Ivory White with red interior trim and a black convertible hood. Factory-fitted equipment included wire wheels, heater, adjustable steering column, laminated windscreen, and overdrive. The car was destined for delivery to Royston, USA.

Our vendor purchased the Healey three years ago; it is currently finished in two-tone Ivory White over blue with dark blue leather interior. The latter is in good condition and the hood was replaced recently. A 2025 expert's report describes the car as in very good condition. Accompanying paperwork consists of a Dutch vehicle registration document; a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate; the aforementioned expert's report as well as a certificate from the Fédération Française des Véhicules d'Epoque allowing registration as a classic car in France.

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Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Cabriolet de 1963
Châssis n° HBJ7L/22917
Moteur n° 58713

• Modèle d'origine avec conduite à gauche
• Livrée neuve aux États-Unis
• Immatriculée aux Pays-Bas

Dévoilée en mars 1961, l'Austin-Healey 3000 MkII restylée bénéficiait d'améliorations au niveau du moteur, avec trois carburateurs SU et un arbre à cames révisé, augmentant la puissance maximale à 132 ch. À partir de novembre 1961, une nouvelle boîte de vitesses fut installée, déplaçant enfin le levier de vitesses au centre du tunnel de transmission. Les essais routiers réalisés à l'époque ont révélé une vitesse maximale de 183 km/h et un 0 à 100 km/h abattu en 11 secondes.

Cette Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Convertible (BJ7) a quitté l'usine le 21 mars 1963. Conçue pour le marché nord-américain, cette voiture à conduite à gauche était à l'origine de couleur blanc ivoire avec des garnitures intérieures rouges et une capote noire. L'équipement monté en usine comprenait des roues à rayons, un chauffage, une colonne de direction réglable, un pare-brise feuilleté et un overdrive. La voiture était destinée à être livrée à Royston, aux États-Unis.

Le propriétaire actuel a acquis la Healey il y a trois ans ; elle est actuellement peinte en deux tons, blanc ivoire et bleu, avec un intérieur en cuir bleu foncé. Ce dernier est en bon état et la capote a été remplacée récemment. Un rapport d'expert de 2025 décrit la voiture comme étant dans un bel état général. Les documents accompagnant l'auto comprennent un certificat d'immatriculation néerlandais, un certificat du British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, le rapport d'expert susmentionné ainsi qu'une attestation de la Fédération Française des Véhicules d'Epoque permettant l'immatriculation en qualité de voiture de collection.

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1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Convertible

1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Convertible Chassis no. HBJ7L/22917 Engine no. 58713

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1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Convertible
Chassis no. HBJ7L/22917
Engine no. 58713

Offered from the 'Somerset Hoard', barn stored since circa 1939
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