1960 Austin Healey 3000 MkI (BT7)

• The BT7 featured front disc brakes, wire wheels as standard and a more powerful engine
• This left-hand drive example was initially supplied to the US but returned to the UK in 1991
• Restored in the US. Recently been repainted to a very high standard in its original colours
• Classically finished in Old English White over black with a matching factory hardtop
• The 2+2 black leather interior sports a wood rim wheel and remains pleasingly standard
• Fitted with the 124bhp, 2,912cc BMC C-Series engine and a four-speed gearbox with overdrive
• We understand it took part in the 2000 Monte Carlo Classic Historique Rally, starting from Oslo
• Supplied with a partial history file containing some older documentation
• Gleaming paintwork, chrome wire wheels and tidy engine bay
• Very sensibly guided, this classic Healey would make a wonderful European touring companion

The 'Big Healey' enjoyed steady development with the early four-cylinder cars giving way to the 100/6 in 1956 which, in turn, was replaced by the first of the 3000s in 1959. The new car featured an enlarged 2,912cc version of Austin's six-cylinder engine with twin SU carburettors and Girling front disc brakes offering excellent performance and resulting in the model becoming a great success. The 3000 was only referred to as the Mk. I once the Mk. II model was introduced in 1961. Other changes were minor compared to those between the original 100 and the 100/6. The wheelbase and body were unchanged as were the body-styles, a 2+2 (BT7) and a two-seater BN7.

341 UYK was initially supplied to the States in 1960 where it remained until coming back home in August 1991. Whilst away the car was restored and, by the look of the way it presents today, to a very high standard. Finished in Old English White over Black with a factory Black hardtop, this early 3000 sports front disc brakes, wire wheels as standard and a more powerful engine over its predecessor. Only two owners since 1991 and with its current custodian since 2017, it has more recently been the subject of a total repaint bringing this Healey bang up to date and looking super fresh.

The car has been documented as taking part in the 2000 Monte Carlo Classic Historique Rally joining in Oslo and the car still wears the identification plate to confirm its entry. The Healey is supplied with a history file we believe detailing some of the older works and some of its more recent UK history since 1991. Guided very sensibly, this lovely old 'Squealey' is crying out for a new owner to cherish it and take part in all those things that Healeys are good at, like burbling down a country lane in a 1950's black and white movie sort of way with the six-cylinder exhaust offering more 'snap, crackle and pop' than a box of Rice Crispies.