Highlights

Rare ‘barn find’ MkII restoration project
Home market RHD factory car
Only two registered keepers
Current keeper for over 40 years
Original factory colour scheme
Preserved in a heated garage
Sound chassis and structure

The Appeal

You read about them. You secretly hope you’ll find one. But rarely do you find them. Until now: here it is, a genuine ‘barn find’ (well, technically a garage) Austin Healey 3000 MkII BT7 that is ripe for restoration.

In classic ‘barn find’ tradition, it has been in the garage for over 40 years with just two registered keepers in its long life. It is very original too, retaining its Healey Blue paintwork with blue interior and hood, and with the 3L engine on triple carburettors. And to dial things up a further notch, it is a rare RHD, home market car.

This BT7 2+2 was factory built in September 1961 and first registered in the UK in May 1962. Chassis records and a BMIHT certificate confirm it is an early MkII with those multiple carburettors and a slatted grille.

Clearly this is a purchase for the enthusiast as it will need a full restoration. But all the main bits are there, including some spares plus other parts available by separate negotiation. There is scope to restore this car, with its fascinating history, to your ‘perfect’ 3000 specification, or retain the factory originality.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 23rd May 1962 in Leeds
BMIHT certificate shows car was built in September 1961
This certificate confirms the originality of the colour scheme and UK RHD specification
Chassis records confirm this is car 1,760 of the short MkII production run
Vendor states that the private plate shown in photographs is not included
Car will be sold with registration 456CUA
We were unable to verify this registration during a HPI check, likely due to long term storage
Vendor acquired the car over 40 years ago as a light restoration project in full working order
The car was put into dry storage 40 years ago
Vendor advises that car has not been started since placed into storage
One previous keeper according to seller and DVLA V5
Original handbook, workshop manual, advertising and parts catalogue
Some spares included as shown in photographs
The fibreglass wings and sills are available to purchase by separate arrangement
Put into dry heated storage 40 years ago

The Condition

Original Healey Blue paintwork with blue interior and black hood
Restoration project that is largely complete except rear wings, windscreen glass and side screens
Vendor reports that the structure is solid and photographs enable buyer to verify this
We are told that the car has never been welded but we cannot verify this
Chromework described as complete by seller and reported to be in good condition
Some tarnishing is visible to the grille and chrome components as shown in photos
Wire wheels will require refurbishment and fitted with elderly tyres
Hood, frame and tonneau included as shown in photographs
Original blue interior with white piping in fair condition
Leather front seats and vinyl ‘+2’ BT7 factory rear seats
Interior is partly dismantled but dials and switchgear appear to be largely complete
Vendor reports that the car’s blue carpets and interior trim have been removed
Car fitted with twin Aero screens, comes with original windscreen , glass missing
All removed parts and fittings labeled
We are told the car is fitted with its original heater

The Mechanics

2,912cc straight six ‘Big Healey’ engine
Manual overdrive gearbox with offset shift of MkII cars
Factory fitted with triple carburettors, which car retains according to vendor
Austin Princess alloy rocker cover, a common in-period modification
Described as mechanically complete by seller with ‘nothing removed’
Car has not been run since being put into storage 40 years ago
Buyers should expect to check and recommission the mechanicals and running gear
Viewing is encouraged

BEFORE YOU BUY

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