AWAITING PREPARATION - 1962 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKIIA
New to our collection at The Forge Prees is this beautifully presented, first-class driving Austin Healey 3000 MKIIA.

 

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate confirms that this Austin Healey 3000 Mark II Convertible retains its original specifications, apart from a professional right-hand-drive conversion completed to a high standard. It features Chassis Number H-BJ7-L/204632, Engine Number 29F-RU-H/1136, and Body Number 56015. Originally built as a left-hand-drive, export-market model, it was finished in Healey Blue with a Blue interior and Blue hood. The car was manufactured between 2nd and 3rd July 1962 and dispatched to Austin Healey dealer Continental Cars in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, on 17th July 1962. Factory-fitted options included wire wheels, a heater, an adjustable steering column, Roadspeed tyres, a laminated windscreen, and overdrive.

Having undergone a meticulous, high-quality restoration between 2020 and 2022, this highly desirable British sports car has seen minimal use, having been carefully stored as part of a Yorkshire-based collection for several years.
 

Comprehensive Restoration and Condition

The restoration was carried out to an exceptional standard, with significant work completed to ensure this Big Healey is presented at its very best. Key highlights include:
 

• Full top-end engine rebuild for strong, reliable performance

• New carburettors ensuring smooth and responsive throttle delivery

• Brand new stainless steel exhaust system for durability and a refined soundtrack

• New steering box and poly-bushed suspension for precise handling

• Full interior re-trim and new convertible hood to restore the classic charm

 

The bodywork is outstanding, with perfectly straight panels, a beautifully finished body-coloured underside, and a deep, gleaming paint finish complemented by immaculate brightwork. This is a show-level example, certain to attract admiration wherever it is displayed.
 

On the Road

This Austin Healey delivers an engaging and rewarding driving experience. The engine is strong and responsive, holding excellent oil pressure. The gearbox synchromesh is precise, the overdrive engages seamlessly, and the car feels beautifully balanced with direct steering and assured braking. It offers everything expected from a well-sorted Big Healey and does not disappoint.
 

Available Soon – Enquiries Welcome

This exceptional Austin Healey 3000 MKIIA is currently undergoing final preparation and will be available for sale in the coming weeks. Serious enquiries are now invited for those seeking a top-tier example of this iconic British sports car.

Contact us today for further details.

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History of the 1961 - 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 :
 

In 1959, Austin-Healey released its replacement for the 100-6. The Austin-Healey 3000 (designated the BN7 in roadster form and the BT7 as a 2+2) retained the Jensen Motors-built body and wheelbase of its predecessor. Big news for the 3000 included front disc brakes and a 124-horsepower 2,912cc straight-six, mated to a 4-speed transmission with an electric overdrive. Almost 14,000 were sold before the 3000 MkI was replaced with the Austin-Healey 3000 MkII in 1961.
 

The big differences in the new Austin-Healey 3000 MkII were a triple-carburettor engine (SU HS4) rated at 132 horsepower and a distinctive new grille with vertical bars. Late in 1962, the two-seater was dropped, roll-up windows were introduced, and the carburettors (which had proved troublesome) were replaced with twin SU HS6 units. This new convertible was designated the BJ7.
 

The final iteration of the Austin-Healey 3000 was the MkIII version of 1963, designated the BJ8. Power was up again, this time to 150 horsepower and the cockpit was extensively revised to make the 3000 MkIII the most luxurious of all big Healeys.
 

All Austin-Healey 3000s are powerful, good looking and very collectible. The Austin-Healey 3000 had a significant competition history, including URX 727, arguably the most famous racing 3000. This car, a 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI, was raced by Pat Moss (sister of Stirling) and Ann Wisdom. It achieved an outright victory in the Liege-Rome-Liege rally, which is considered by many to be the toughest rally in Europe.
 

Today good examples of the Austin-Healey 3000 are very collectable. Alternative roadsters from the era include the Jaguar XK150, the Jaguar E-Type, and the AC Cobra.

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