2013-12-31 21:38:51 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 1/14
www.bonhams.com/auctions/21392/lot/168/

Auction description:
Lot 168
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BN7 Two-Seater
US$ 80,000 - 110,000
€58,000 - 80,000
Chassis no. BN7L 10336

*Rare two-seater BN7 delivered with factory hardtop
*Delivered new to US Air Force Commander in Dusseldorf, Germany
*Single-family ownership for over 40 years
*Beautifully restored by Healey Lane Restorations
*Offered with all weather equipment, restoration photos and Heritage Trust certificate

Offered here is arguably the most desirable model of the six-cylinder model range; a left-hand-drive BN7 two-seater. According to production records, this BN7 was dispatched from the Healey works in June of 1960, sporting wire wheels mounted with octagonal wheel nuts, a heater, overdrive, Dunlop Roadspeed tires, and the very rare optional hard top. The new Healey was finished in Ivory with the hard top in black, fitted with black interior and soft-top, and delivered to its first owner in Dusseldorf, Germany.

As many sports cars of the era, this car was ordered and purchased new by a US Air Force Wing Commander stationed at the time in Dusseldorf, Germany. In 1964, the Commander was relocated to the US, and according to his daughter, the Healey made the trip over in a Douglas C47 Cargo aircraft, landing at Castle Air Force base in Merced County, California.

The Commander would settle down in Fairfield, California, never parting with his Healey during his lifetime. After passing away in 1987, the car was left to his daughter, who finally sold the car to renowned Austin-Healey restorer Tom Rocke, of Healey Lane Restorations, in 2004. With the exception of the hard top (which the Commander had left at a friend's house some 20 years earlier), the car was in very complete and sound condition, simply needing a straightforward restoration after 44 years of careful use.

Tom Rocke and Healey Lane embarked on a full nut and bolt restoration of the desirable BN7, going through the car from stem to stern, refurbishing the engine, suspension, brakes and all cosmetic aspects. A photo album accompanying the Healey neatly documents this restoration.

Upon completion in 2008, the car was purchased by the consignor, a Southern California collector of exceptional sports cars. The quality of the restoration was soon recognized with class-winning honors at the 2009 Desert Classic in Palm Springs, California.

A wonderful Healey, ready for rallies or concours events, this rare two-seater example benefits from one long-term owner in the dry state of Californian, and a beautiful Healey Lane restoration in recent years. Complete with soft-top, side curtains and Heritage Trust Certificate, this well documented BN7 stands out among the best examples of the model on the market today.
Footnotes

Please note that this vehicle is titled as a 1961.

2024-08-31 06:37:51 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/31/24

listings.worldwideauctioneers.com/product/1960-austin-healey-3000-mki-bn7-roadst ...

Auction description:

The Auburn Auction | August 29 - 31

1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI BN7 Roadster

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

An eye-catching, well performing "Big Healey"

1 of only 947 left-hand drive BN7 two-seaters produced

Concours-quality restoration performed by Tom Rocke of Healey Lane Restorations

Original engine as indicated on BMIHT Certificate; Known history from new

VIN: BN7L10336

PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is titled as a 1961