Sold | Previously owned by John Chatham 1962 Austin Healey 3000 MkII Convertible

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£43,700 (Est: £40,000 - £50,000)

Previously owned by John Chatham 1962 Austin Healey 3000 MkII Convertible

United Kingdom • 19 Sept 2026

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1962 Austin Healey 3000 MkII Convertible is a desirable 2+2 model that has been restored to concours standard by a renowned expert. It features several MkIII upgrades and has covered minimal miles since its restoration, making it a top-tier classic car.

Condition

10

The car was restored to concours standard by a renowned marque expert. All panels are original and have never been accident damaged. The restoration was completed in January 2013, and it has only covered approximately 1,800 miles since then. The interior was re-trimmed, and various upgrades were incorporated to MkIII specification. It also has a current MoT with no advisories.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

H-BJ7-L/19545

Odometer:

1,800 miles

Reg Number:

443 YUP

RHD/LHD:

LHD

• Desirable 2+2 Convertible model with overdrive • Delivered new to Southern California • Left-hand drive • Restored to concours standard by renowned marque expert In January 1962 the 2+2-only MkII Convertible (or MkIIA) version of the much-loved Austin-Healey 3000 appeared, boasting long overdue refinements such as winding windows, swivelling quarter-lights and fixed foldaway hood.

The reversion to easier-to-tune, twin-SU carburettors cut maximum output by 1bhp, yet thanks to the superior aerodynamics, conferred by its curved windscreen, the MkII Convertible contrived to be marginally faster than its immediate predecessor, reaching 116mph flat out.

MkII production ceased in 1962 after 5,095 2+2s and 355 two-seaters had been built; though the Convertible continued until the introduction of the 3000 MkIII in 1963.

A left-hand drive BJ7 (2+2) model delivered new to Southern California, this MkIIA was previously the personal property of marque specialist, John Chatham - 'Mr Healey' - t...