1960 Austin Healey 3000 MkI BT7

The Austin Healey 3000 – also called Big Healey – was introduced in 1959 on the New York Motorshow as the successor of the Austin Healey 100-6. This particular example is an Mk1, made 27 October 1959 and sold new to Los Angeles. The car is an BT7 and compared to the BJ7 which is 2 seats roadster, the BT7 is a 2+2 seater, ideal for family touring.
 
This car underwent a nut and bolt restoration 3 years ago and is still in concours condition. The body was completely stripped to the bare metal and all weak points were fixed as it should. The car has been repainted in its original color Colorado Red. All the chrome and the wheels are redone and still look amazing. The soft top and tonneau cover are still with the car and in excellent condition.
 
The interior is also like new. Refinished in its original black color, the leather still looks like new without any marks, rips or tears. The rear seats are also in great condition and a new steering wheel is installed. All gauges work as they should. Even the original Smiths heater is been restored and in perfect working condition.
 
Mechanically all is redone as well. The matching numbers engine is completely redone and fitted with two SU-carbs. Gearbox, suspension, brakes, all has been redone and is still in excellent condition. Another note where you can see this was a high quality restoration: the entire underside is as red as the rest of the cars.
 
As you can see on the pictures, this Big Healey is one of the finest examples currently for sale and is ready to be enjoyed by its new owner.
 
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!