2.9 - 6 3000 Mk. I | |||||
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1960 | Dark Blue | ||||
2024 | Blue | ||||
Rest: Nice | |||||
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Record Creation: Entered on 30 January 2025.
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2025-01-30 18:32:17 | pauls writes:
Car was at auction 12/24
auctions.doreandrees.com/catalogue/lot/a0c3e19f8c580940b9b7d3d659bc5920/ad74375b ...
Lot 315
1960 Austin Healey 3000 Fast Road by John Chatham Cars ...
Estimate £65,000 - £75,000
Registration Number: 387 XWE
Chassis Number: HBN7/7227
Recorded Mileage: c.22,200 miles
- UK-supplied matching engined BN7 Two Seat 3000 Mark I
- Completely restored and upgraded by John Chatham Cars
- Upgraded with full aluminium coachwork and to fast-road specification
A UK home market matching engine number car, first registered in March 1960, this early 3000 Mark I has enjoyed a hugely comprehensive rebuild in recent years, to fast-road specification by leading specialist John Chatham Cars of Bristol.
During the restoration the car’s outer panels were removed, and (with the exception of the boot) reskinned in light aluminium. The engine was uprated with an aluminium cylinder head, triple HD8 2” carburettors on works-style inlet manifolds, tubular exhaust manifolds and electronic ignition. Power is transmitted via a centre-change gearbox with overdrive and Quaife-type limited slip differential, whilst braking is improved via a competition specification all-wheel disc conversion.
Being offered for sale on behalf of a enthusiast who commissioned the build but sadly was unable to enjoy the Healey before his passing, the 3000 has been stored before being recommissioned by John Chatham Cars ahead of the sale. Up there with the best performing road specification Healeys available, this ultimate 3000 is offered with its original buff log book and will be supplied with a new V5C prior to sale.