Highlights
- Said to have been restored with careful attention to originality
- Bodywork recently repainted in its red and ivory colour scheme
- Braking system noted to have been renewed
- The vendor reports the black interior is original and in very good order
- Equipped with four-speed manual gearbox and overdrive
The Appeal
The Austin-Healey 3000 MkII BJ7 occupies a special place among 1960s British sports cars. Its 2+2 configuration and wind-up side windows brought a degree of everyday usability to the Big Healey formula without diluting the visceral driving experience delivered by its 3.0-litre straight-six engine. These BJ7 models are increasingly prized by enthusiasts who want to use their classic, not just admire it.
This 1962 example is said to have been restored with a focus on preserving its original character. The bodywork has been recently repainted in what the vendor states is its original red and ivory colour scheme, and the vendor reports that the black interior, Smiths instrumentation, and period details are original to the car. The braking system, comprising front discs and rear drums, is also noted to have been renewed. The mechanical package is reported to be in fine fettle, paired with the four-speed manual gearbox and overdrive.
The vendor informs us that the car is in very good condition both mechanically and cosmetically, requiring no immediate attention. With its documentation reported to be in order for a straightforward transfer of ownership, this Big Healey presents a compelling opportunity for collectors and those looking to enjoy rallies, tours, and historic motoring events alike.
Key Information
- Mileage: approximately 64,377 miles (unverified)
- Country of registration: Italy
- Technical inspection status: not provided
- Technical specs: 132bhp twin carburettor-fed 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual with overdrive, rear-wheel drive
- Paperwork: documentation reported to be in order for ownership transfer
- ASI status: not confirmed to be registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano
The Detail
- Red and ivory colour scheme with chrome trim and a black soft-top roof
- Black interior with red piping and a red dashboard panel
- Push-out front quarter light windows
- 15-inch wire wheels with two-eared knock-off spinners and Blockley tyres
- Front-mounted spotlights and emblems from the RAC, Austin Ten Drivers Club, The Veteran Car Club of Great Britain, and the Austin Healey 100/3000 Register
- Restoration said to have been carried out with attention to period correctness
- Front disc and rear drum braking system noted to have been renewed
- Smiths instrumentation and period details reported to be consistent with original specification
- The vendor states the vehicle is mechanically sound and ready for use
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