21st Mar, 2018 13:00
Imperial War Museum Duxford
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI
Estimated at £50,000 - £60,000
Lot details
Registration No: 688 UYY
Chassis No: BN7-LO/2463
Mot Expiry: Mar 2019
- 1 of just 2,825 two-seater cars made
- Matching chassis, engine and body numbers
- BMIHT Certificate, highly presentable, overdrive and full weather equipment
A significant step in terms of 'Big Healey' evolution and foundation block for one of the 1960s' most charismatic rally cars, the 3000 MKI was introduced in March 1959. Capable of nearly 120mph, it was powered by an enlarged 2912cc version of the BMC C-Series straight-six engine that developed some 124bhp and 167lbft of torque. Although, equipped with a similar chassis design to its 100/6 forebear, the new model enjoyed notably better braking thanks to the adoption of Girling front discs. Fitted with wire wheels and adjustable front seats as standard, it was available in two-seater (BN7) or 2+2 (BT7) guises. Highly prized among enthusiasts, the former accounted for just 2,825 sales before the arrival of the 3000 MKII in 1961.
According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, this particular example was built to left-hand drive specification on June 29th-30th 1959. Factory-fitted with a heater, overdrive, adjustable steering column, laminated windscreen, sealed beam headlights, wire wheels and Roadspeed tyres, the two-seater was supplied new via Hambro Trading Inc of Philadelphia. The vendor repatriated the 3000 on the understanding that it was 'a true survivor that had never rusted or been abused'. Believed but not warranted to have covered 28,000 miles from new, the BN7 was endorsed by its previous keeper as follows: 'Drives wonderfully, quick and tight, overdrive operates well, quiet transmission, good oil pressure, a great car in great condition. I have owned over thirty Healeys in my lifetime and this car is one of the best'. Pleasingly able to boast matching chassis, engine and body numbers, it is now UK road registered as '688 UYY'. Repainted in Colorado Red and retrimmed in Black leather and vinyl with matching carpets, the 3000 remains highly presentable. Rare and desirable, this BN7 is worthy of close inspection and comes with a fresh MOT certificate.
Registration No: 688 UYY
Chassis No: BN7-LO/2463
Mot Expiry: Mar 2019
- 1 of just 2,825 two-seater cars made
- Matching chassis, engine and body numbers
- BMIHT Certificate, highly presentable, overdrive and full weather equipment
A significant step in terms of 'Big Healey' evolution and foundation block for one of the 1960s' most charismatic rally cars, the 3000 MKI was introduced in March 1959. Capable of nearly 120mph, it was powered by an enlarged 2912cc version of the BMC C-Series straight-six engine that developed some 124bhp and 167lbft of torque. Although, equipped with a similar chassis design to its 100/6 forebear, the new model enjoyed notably better braking thanks to the adoption of Girling front discs. Fitted with wire wheels and adjustable front seats as standard, it was available in two-seater (BN7) or 2+2 (BT7) guises. Highly prized among enthusiasts, the former accounted for just 2,825 sales before the arrival of the 3000 MKII in 1961.
According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, this particular example was built to left-hand drive specification on June 29th-30th 1959. Factory-fitted with a heater, overdrive, adjustable steering column, laminated windscreen, sealed beam headlights, wire wheels and Roadspeed tyres, the two-seater was supplied new via Hambro Trading Inc of Philadelphia. The vendor repatriated the 3000 on the understanding that it was 'a true survivor that had never rusted or been abused'. Believed but not warranted to have covered 28,000 miles from new, the BN7 was endorsed by its previous keeper as follows: 'Drives wonderfully, quick and tight, overdrive operates well, quiet transmission, good oil pressure, a great car in great condition. I have owned over thirty Healeys in my lifetime and this car is one of the best'. Pleasingly able to boast matching chassis, engine and body numbers, it is now UK road registered as '688 UYY'. Repainted in Colorado Red and retrimmed in Black leather and vinyl with matching carpets, the 3000 remains highly presentable. Rare and desirable, this BN7 is worthy of close inspection and comes with a fresh MOT certificate.
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 21st Mar, 2018
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