1962 Austin Healey 3000 MkII BN7 Two seater - Tri-carb - GBP £115,000.00

1962 Austin Healey 3000 MkII BN7 Two Seater - Tri-Carb

Bare Metal Shell Restoration - Heritage Certified - dry stored - fully documented

Presented by owner in excellent condition

Following on from the success of the 100/4, the first ‘Big’ Healey was launched in 1959, preceding 100/6 models. In 1960, the six-cylinder Healeys, enjoyed huge success on the competitive international rally scene, with Pat Moss and Ann Wisdom winning the Liege-Rome-Liege, Coupes des Dames in Geneva and the Tulip Rally. With their part alloy bodies, the cars were light enough to perform well with extra power of the three-litre engine.

On the back of the racing success in 1961, the Austin Healey 3000 MKII arrived featuring many upgrades to the MKI. There were 11,564 MKII’s built but only 355 were released in the rare BN7 format with just two seats and three SU Carburetors an upgrade to provide a sporting version close to the competition cars.

BN7 is one of the most sought after and collectible versions of the ‘Big Healeys’. Offered here we have a very rare BN7 example in exceptional condition coming to market for the first time in 15 years of ownership with just 12,000 miles on the clock.

CAS 704 was first registered in February 1962 supplied directly by the Abingdon Manufacturer to a US serviceman stationed at the time in Japan. It is seen here in it’s original colour scheme; Old English White and Red interior. According to production records it left the Abingdon factory in March 1962, with Sporting Wire wheels, overdrive, a heater, adjustable steering column, a laminated windscreen, and Dunlop roadspeed tyres.

We know the car later ended up in Germany and underwent a full body off restoration in Belgium in 1991 which included engine, suspension and gearbox. The body was galvanised

sealed and resprayed in its original colour.. The restoration is fully documented with pictures, after which time it was bought back to the UK by JME Healeys with 10,000 miles on the clock before being sold to its present owner.

The current owner has the car on a French registration plates, and in 2012 put the car through another major engine overhaul with a bill of £5,000 to keep it in good running order. Needless to say there are regular bills, services and MOTs, this car has been well loved, meticulously kept and dry stored.

The car comes with a soft top and side windows, plus a Heritage Trust Certificate and history file. Mechanically the car has been superbly looked after and regularly maintained it offers a smooth flawless drive and is ready for a new adventure.

Key Information

Engine No. 29E-RU-H/4818 - 3.0 Litre petrol engine, with three SU carburetors.

Gearbox 4 Speed manual box with overdrive.

Bodywork H-BN70L/18013, Two seater

RHD in Old English White.

Inside Restored and re-upholstered in Red Leather. Extra’s; Adjustable steering column & Wire Wheels.

Provenance Heritage Trust Certificate, original sale papers & photographic restoration file

Extra Equipment

The car comes with a soft top and the side windows. Spare wheel and an unrestored leather tonneau cover.

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Auto Addicts drive report & view: Next to the 100S this is the second lowest production Healey ever produced, and boy does it have some power! We took it for a gentle burble around the country lanes it, started first time and ran perfectly and smoothly up through the gears, with both the brakes and overdrive working well. It is a wonderful Healey ready for rallies or road tours, one that has given great pleasure to its present owner and will undoubtedly continue to do so with the next. It has been exceptionally well maintained, and it has everything going for it as a stand out example of a rare BN7 offering a great investment opportunity for a collector, or enthusiast.