£28,000
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI BT7
United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI BT7, originally a LHD model for the North American market, boasts a well-documented history with just three owners since its import from Texas in 1989. Recent work has been done to ensure it's in top running order, however, the car has a tendency to jump out of first gear.
Condition
6
The car has been well-maintained over the years, with evidence of routine upkeep and recent work to ensure it's in tip-top running order. While it appears solid bodily thanks to its time in Texas, it has been repainted and has a known fault of jumping out of first gear, indicating it's not in perfect condition but still presentable and drives well.
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Manual
Transmission:
HBT7-L/6533
Chassis No:
Odometer:
12,500 miles
VSU757
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI BT7 Imported from Texas in 1989 and just three owners since, the second for 27 years; overdrive; electronic ignition; stainless steel exhaust Launched to rave reviews in 1959, the 'Big Healey' has gone on to become perhaps the most sought after of all the hairy-chested British sportscars of the 1960s.
Particularly popular on the American market, the Austin-Healey 3000 (MkI) introduced a number of improvements to the already successful 100-6.
The change of model name heralded the more powerful 2,912cc BMC C-Series engine whose 124bhp propelled the car to a top speed of nearly 120mph.
Other improvements included front disc brakes, wire wheels as standard, and a choice of either 2-seater (BN7) or 2+2 (BT7) body styles.
Options included a detachable hardtop roof and overdrive transmission.
The 3000 MkI remained in production until the arrival of the MkII in 1961.
As the Heritage Certificate confirms, this Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 2+2 was built in January 196...
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£5,998
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£32,823
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£85,000
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 09 2012
Latest MOT Mileage
22,655 miles
Registration Date
1960-12-30
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 10 2011 with 22,655 miles
Passed
On Jul 14 2009 with 22,326 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Propshaft component defective
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