Description
Austin Healey BT7 1960 MK1
Mileage: 1200 km
Power: 150 bhp
The Austin Healey 3000 is a sports car built between 1959 and 1967 by Jensen Motors for the Austin Healey marque. It is known to specialists under the nickname “Big” in reference to its large 3-litre engine.
In 2024, following a precise spec, this A. H BT7 underwent a complete reconstruction to professional standards by a skilled English roadster craftsman.
This model comprises 90% new parts; the reconstruction breaks down as follows:
Body & Chassis:
- Anti-corrosion treatment and full paint in “Ice Blue”
- Front wings widened in aluminium
- Rear wings semi-widened in aluminium
- Honeycomb grille
- Radiator shroud
- Front tow rings
- Hardtop & hood
- Side screens
Engine:
- Engine block and cylinder head tested
- Forged connecting rods (Denis Welch)
- Forged pistons (Denis Welch)
- Cylinder bore oversize
- Crankshaft bearings
- Camshaft
- Camshaft bearings
- High-flow oil pump
- Spin-on oil filter
- Premium aluminium sump
- Timing (chain & sprocket)
- Damper pulley (Pro Race)
- Balancing of moving parts (crankshaft, flywheel, clutch mechanism)
- Water pump & hoses
- Aluminium radiator
- 5‑blade cooling fan
- Stainless exhaust system – side exhaust (Big Bore)
Transmission:
- Clutch kit (throw-out bearing, mechanism and disc)
- Reconditioned gearbox + overdrive
- Drive shaft
- Reconditioned differential
Carburation:
- SU HD8 carburetters (BJ8)
- BJ8 inlet manifold
- Denis Welch air filter
- Electrical fuel pump (SU)
Braking:
- Front four-piston callipers BBC
- Front grooved discs
- Rear drums
Suspension & running gear:
- Telescopic front & rear suspension
- 72-spoke wire wheels
- Tyres front & rear (1200 km)
Interior:
- Blue leather upholstery
- Blue pure wool carpet
- Alcantara dashboard (dark grey)
- Thermal insulation for floors and tunnel
- Wooden steering wheel
- 3-point safety harnesses
Electrical:
- Wiring loom
- LED instrument lighting
- Dipped beams & LED headlights
- Long-range lights (Lucas)
