2023-04-02 12:10:56 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 4/2/23
www.ebay.com/itm/256026703813
Current bid: $34,100 reserve not met 9 bids, 3 days left in auction, seller silverstone-motorcars, 2k miles.

Seller's description:
What we have here is a true classic British sportscar from the 1960's. This is a stunning 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7 with less than 2,000 miles on her since completion of a total nut & bolt restoration. The car is finished in a beautiful rich Black which is complemented by its perfect Red leather bucket seat interior and Black vinyl top and Black vinyl boot. You will be hard pressed to find another BJ7 that compares to this car; she is exceptional and deserves consideration from any collector considering a "Big Healey".

This 1963 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII (BJ7) is the whole package and is finished off with the correct, 60 spoke, knock off wire wheels and is in outstanding overall condition. No expense has been spared on this car in bringing her back to life in a form as good or better than when she left the factory. All the numbers are matching including engine, gearbox, transmission and even numbers of firewall controls are all original. This vehicle includes all of the classic appointments such as: chrome ash tray, chrome door handles, dual chrome side mounted fender driving mirrors, chrome fender accents, chrome front bumper and grill, chrome headlight bezel, chrome hood scoop, chrome gas cap, chrome trunk handle, chrome bumpers, chrome wire wheels with knock offs, chrome trunk hinges, chrome windshield wipers, top boot cover, black vinyl soft top, tonneau cover, stainless steel exhaust, four-speed manual transmission with factory overdrive. The independent front suspension with wishbones and coil springs keeps the Healey between the lines and the rigid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs makes the ride smooth. The stopping power comes from hydraulic front disc and rear drum brakes.

The car has a floor mounted gear shift, matching red dash and plush red carpet. She also has dual wing mirrors, an excellent matched set of radial tires and here are some interesting facts about this specific car:

2nd registered owner
Current owner for 40+ years with membership in Austin Healey Club of America
Restoration 1995-2005 by current owners and Twin Brooks Restoration, Suffield, CT
Greenwich Concours, Greenwich, CT - 2005
Carolina Healey Conclave, Winston-Salem, NC Silver level concours award 2005
Austin Healey Sports & Touring Club Gold level concours award, King of Prussia, PA
Gold level concours certification in 2005 - one of only a few BJ7s to achieve that level
Feature articles in "Healey Marque" magazine and "Austin-Healey" Magazine - 2006
Feature article in "Sports & Exotics" Magazine
Vanderbilt Concours, Newport, RI 2007, Best in class
Fairfield County Concours, Westport, CT 2007, Best in class
AACA Hershey Meet Junior award 2007, nominated for an AACA National Award.
Greenwich Concours, Greenwich, CT - 2008
Meadow Brook Concours, Auburn Hills, MI 2008
Rare color combo for BJ7 and one of the last BJ7's built
British Motor Heritage Certificate
Tonneau cover
Custom car cover with car ID # embroidered
Photo album of restoration highlights plus 100+ photos online
Owners manual
Complete tool kit
Workshop manual signed by Donald Healey
Service Parts book
Two sets of wires wheels
Original 60 spoke painted with older show tires and chrome 72 spokes with newer Vredestein tires
Brand new battery
Receipts for restoration items and more
Original brochure for BJ7 "Sports Convertible"

As you can see, this car has not escaped unnoticed! This is a special motorcar for a special collection. She is a strong show car and commands a thorough look from Healey enthusiasts everywhere.