Car & Classic Premium Auctioneer

Iconic Auctioneers Ltd

The Forge, Harwoods House, Banbury Rd, Ashorne, Leamington Spa

CV35 0AA

1961 Austin Healey 3000 Mk 1 (BT7) to Rally Spec For Sale by Auction

This lot will be auctioned via Silverstone Auctions, Race Retro Classic and Competition Car Sale 2023 on Friday the 24th of February - Saturday the 25th of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG. The Austin Healey 3000 has become one of the best-known British classic cars of the 1950s and 1960s following spectacular success in international rallying and circuit racing. A development of the Austin Healey 100-6, itself born of the four-cylinder 100, the 3000 was launched in March 1959 and was a significant improvement on the earlier cars featuring front disc brakes, wire wheels as standard and a more powerful (124bhp) 2, 912cc BMC C-Series engine, ensuring a top speed of approximately 120mph. There was also a choice of two seater (BN7) or 2+2 (BT7) body styles. The new 3000 was an instant success on the road, on the track and on the rally stage and has enjoyed a large club following ever since.
Originally delivered new to Paris in 1961, it's believed that this Big Healey’s competition background commenced soon after rolling off the production line with the vehicle being shipped to Canada later that year to participate in the Canadian Winter Rally.  Returning to the UK in the 1980s, the Healey was purchased by well known and respected Historic Rally Champion, Paul Howcroft, who commissioned Bob Brain, the renowned historic rally preparation specialist, to work his magic on the BT7. A full and extensive rebuild followed including conversion to right-hand drive format resulting in the Healey as we see it today.
The extensive specification includes a superb body clad externally in aluminium panels finished in BMC Competition Racing Green with an Old English White factory hard top, a full roll-cage, a 'fast road' engine incorporating an alloy cylinder head with triple Weber carburettors, six-branch manifold, a straight-cut Tulip gearbox, alloy fuel tank, all round disc brakes, Minilite knock-on alloy wheels and a competition-style interior.
Campaigned in historic rally events over the years with great success and remaining in outstanding condition throughout, the opportunity now arises for the next custodian to continue this venerable Healey's onward journey be that as a 'fast road' endurance car, an historic rally car or possibly further uprating to an FIA race car. An exciting opportunity with numerous possibilities and most of the hard work has been done.

This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise.
Please see the list below for similar live adverts.

Similar Adverts

Austin Mini Hillclimb/ Sprint race car and Brian James sprint shuttle trailer. Have decided to sell my hillclimb mini and trailer as can’t find the time to use it. Mini- built with migli a speck shell -engine built by specialist components - 1380cc with aluminium 7port billet head - fuel injected ...

13 Mar 2024
Warwickshire
Private

Austin 7 RTC Built on a Ruby Chassis. The 2 Bearing with HC cylinder head, Phoenix splash crankshaft, Single SU Carb, 12 volt electrics with new Battery. Gearbox Andy Bird CR.Braking system Semi Girling, 4 New 17 inch Tyres with Black powder coated Wheels. Body finished in Mid Blue, Cycle wings. Interior Black out of ...

68
28 Mar 2024
Tyne and Wear

This is a very exciting and quick competition car. The body was fully restored by the previous owner some years ago and continues to be in good condition with a very attractive British Racing Green finish and yellow flash. The car benfits from a competition engine (1310cc) including a Longman GT14 head and a single ...

100,000
25 Feb 2024
France
Private

Purchased 1992.(currently on SORN).Bare chassis re enamaled by specialist.Fully rebuilt,body refitted.Mechanics refitted.Engine was completely restored by prev owner.Inside has been re-leathered,new carpets etc.Road wheels shot blasted and re-enameled with un-used tyres.New spokes fitted.Was resprayed approx 12 years ago.Then ...

2,914
16 Mar 2024
City of Bristol
Private

1963 AUSTIN MINI COOPER Chassis number: C-A2S7/460181 Registration: ATL 494A Exterior colour: Red / Black Interior colour: Tartan Red / Gold Brocade Grey Mileage: 339 miles (Since restoration) KEY FACTS ● A comprehensively restored Mk1 Austin Mini Cooper, which has been upgraded to Cooper S specification. ● Power ...

339
12 Mar 2024
Scotland
Private

The Austin Seven was a hugely important car, not least because it simultaneously saved its maker from collapse while mobilising an entire nation and then soon after, large parts of the world too. The car stands as a milestone in automotive history as a result, setting the stage for decades of British car manufacturing ...

28 Mar 2024
New Zealand

This 1928 Austin Seven was first registered in March of that year. It is one of 12,675 fabric-bodied saloons built between 1928 and 1930, this 'top hat' car is a rare survivor - it is estimated that around 95 of these fabric bodied Austin's exist. It is finished in brown fabric with black accents - the brown fabric ...

8,293
22 Mar 2024
Durham

The bodywork and mechanics of this 1939 Austin 12 Ascot are in really good condition for it’s age. It’s ready to drive with a new battery recently fitted, indicators converted to flashing units as a safety measure and working sunroof. Due to age it will need some minor attention but is in good working order. This ...

37,000
28 Mar 2024
Kent

We purchased this Austin Seven RK saloon from Orchid Cars in Amesbury in 2009 after seeing it advertised and bought it to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday. Over the last 14 years we had a lot of fun with it joining the local 750 Club. I am an aircraft engineer by trade with a hobby for classic cars, so over the period ...

24 Mar 2024
Surrey
Private

Our beautiful Mini 30 in exceptional condition, collectors/ investment quality. Covered 7032 miles only by one owner. The car has been dry stored and subject to light recommissioning. Still has new car smell inside and looks like it has just left the showroom. Supplied new by Desborough Motor and General Engineers in Northants ...

7,032
24 Mar 2024
Northern Ireland
Private
19
Picture of 1939 Austin 18 Norfolk - For Sale

From time to time a car comes along that is truly unique. In the history file for FXD 177 is a copy of Motor Magazine for the week ending Christmas day 1965. Along with classified ads for new ‘Sunbeam Tigers for immediate delivery' and a 1965 E'Type Jaguar roadster with just 7,300 miles at a modest £1845 is a six page ...

26 Mar 2024
Yorkshire
Premium Dealer (see stock)

AUSTIN 1300 GT ULTRA RARE CAR IN BEUTIFUL BLACK TULIP PAINTWORK WITH RETRIMMED BLACK INTERIOR AND NEW CARPETS AND OVERMATTS SITTIN ON MINILITE WHEELS SHOD WITH FIRESTONE TYRES RESTORED ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO IN LOVELY CONDITION THROUGHOUT DRIVES REALLY WELL TWO FOLDERS FULL OF HISTORY ALL MANUALS AND SALES BROCHURES INCLUDING ...

47,000
27 Feb 2024
Oxfordshire
Private
1
Picture of 1927 Austin 12/4 Windsor - For Sale

Arriving soon at the Garage   1927 Austin 12/4 Windsor One of the most successful cars in the 12hp category, the Austin 12/4 was noted for its robust character and reliably.   Today, the Austin 12/4 is one of the most regularly seen and most recognised Vintage cars, due to the good survival rate - testimony ...

26 Mar 2024
Hampshire
Premium Dealer (see stock)

Here for sale is my 1963 Austin Healey Sprite MK2. I have owned this car 8 years but the previous owner had it for 48 years. He purchased the car in 1968, I even have the receipts for this, he part exchanged his mini and gave an extra £151. The car is matching numbers and comes complete with a hard top, soft top and ...

73,000
24 Feb 2024
West Midlands
Private

Hi, we are Classic Mini specialists Paul Higgs Cars based in New Milton in Hampshire. We specialise in all things Classic Mini and always have a large selection available at sensible prices. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly environment with objective advice with the occasional cup of tea! We have many years of ...

43,900
25 Mar 2024
Hampshire
Verified Dealer (see stock)

This mini was first registered 30th November 1989. It has an exceptionally lively original 998 engine. It was first restored by Mini Bitz in 2017 to a high standard. This included a complete strip down and repaint with far too many new parts to possibly and as such are all receipted. However, I was not happy with the quality ...

24,486
6 Mar 2024
Northern Ireland
Private

Austin 7 Bantam 1937 2 seater coupe LHD. Coachwork in Black over Yellow ,Black leather trim. Total restoration by David Royle of Staindrop over 25 years ago never use or driven been in dry storage. 12 volt electrics 3 speed American gearbox. Will need battery and general go through to get it running again. Price £165

500
25 Mar 2024
Tyne and Wear