Description
Austin Healey 3000 BT7 .
Restored and upgraded to fast road / race by Austin Healey specialists Bill Rawles Classic Cars .
The build has been carried out and finished to fantastic standard of finish and experience resulting in a magnificent piece of art and motoring excellence to be driven and enjoyed !
The drive . An experience to stimulate the soul ! A true drivers car with a rich feedback of noise and nostalgia , with a fair handful of race inspiration but with the sophistication of a fresh new feel thanks to the quality build .
The spec . Original 3000 cc engine with all steel crank and rods with Omega pistons .
Producing 215 bhp on the dyno to the rear wheels .
Big Valve Alloy head with Bill Rawles crackle finish rocker cover.
Triple Weber carbs on Denis Welch inlet manifolds .
Denis Welch steel exhaust manifold and side exit exhaust .
Centre change gearbox with Tulip Straight Cut gear set , all new bearings and internals.
Completion Overdrive with the switch mounted on the Alloy gearknob for quick shifting through the , what is now , 6 speeds .
Quaiffe Limited Slip Differential .
All new engine ancillaries / wiring , brakes , servo , brake lines etc , etc , etc !
Race Anti Roll Bar .
Twin fuel pumps , switched for back up .
The body . Mostly original panels fully restored to better than new and finished in Jaguar Gunmetal Grey Metallic with the same perfect finish underneath as it is on top .
Removable front crossmember for easy crank pulley access .
Adjustable , sliding shock mounts .
Bespoke , subtle flairs to the wheel arches to accommodate the wider 6” wheels creating a slight ‘ waisted ‘ look to the body sides , especially the lower rear quarter panel in front of the rear wheels !
Race inspired front spot lamps in body colour on very robust black brackets incorporating towing holes .
Race inspired front grille with air scope in satin black with lower valence cut out with stainless mesh grill .
New 6” spoked wheels with new road tyre .
Interior . Hand trimmed Connolly leather seats and dash top .
Grey carpets with mats incorporated .
Rear seat area carpeted for extra internal luggage space .
Original dash in black crackle finish with the original fully refurbished dials .
New leather rimmed steering wheel with centre horn push .
Indicator switch moved to the old overdrive position on the dash to the right if the driver .
Heated windscreen switched under the dash .
New handmade black tonneau cover .
New handmade black hood .
Fully refurbished hood frame .
New side screens .
I am sure I have missed lots more details….
The above description of the car , build , spec and finish is from my own journey , from conception through to the end product which is amazing !
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me .
The car is available to view at my home in Cornwall .
