2025-02-12 17:43:33 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/austin-healey/bt7/2495841.html

Seller's description:

Vehicle Location

Bridgeton, Missouri 63044

Condition Excellent

VIN # HBT7L11416

Mileage 6,279

Transmission Manual

Body Style / Trim MK 1

Exterior Color Red

Interior Black

The Austin-Healey 3000 Mark 1 (BT7) featured here is finished in stunning ''duotone'' color combination of Colorado Red over Black Coves. Per the accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Certificate this Austin-Healey 3000 was completed at the Abingdon, England works on July 18th 1960 and was and dispatched to Fort Worth, Texas 10 days later. Interestingly the Heritage Certificate lists the Healey's original color combination as Ivory White over Black Coves, with Red Interior and Black Convertible top. While the BT7 rides on a gorgeous set of ''knock-off'' Chrome Wire Wheels today, it was originally a steel wheel car. IT'S ALIVE! acquired the 3000 Mark 1 from a Nevada owner a few years ago and has since serviced the vehicle, fitted replacement chrome bumpers and a new folding convertible top. The recipient of a color change and a wheel upgrade, it is clear that this BT7 was treated to a high level of restoration prior to IAA's ownership. A mere 6,000 miles are present on the odometer today, a number which likely represents the total mileage accrued since restoration. Today the ''big Healey'' performs wonderfully, offering someone a proper British motoring experience while retaining its ''matching numbers'' engine 4-speed manual gear box with optional OverDrive. IT'S ALIVE! is pleased to offer this well sorted Austin-Healey 3000 Mark 1 with an assortment of desirable features, matching numbers and supporting documentation.