2015-05-21 09:43:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/15
motostalgia.com/car-detail/

Auction description:
1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II/BT7 2+2 Roadster
Estimate: $60,000 - $75,000
Chassis Number: HBT7L15354

Finished in Healey Blue it is fitted with Navy Blue leather bucket seats with white piping, a dark blue tonneau cover plus black vinyl folding soft top complete with side curtains for inclement weather. Riding on a set of chrome wire wheels and blackwall radial tires, it is said to have better handling and a smoother ride than when new. This car has been given a complete restoration, albeit a couple of years ago during which time all of the mechanical and electrical systems have been completely gone through and sorted out, It has been carefully used for several tours and shows quite well.

2024-11-21 06:52:18 | pauls writes:

Car on BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1962-austin-healey-3000-mk-ii-4/

Auction description:

Seller: hymanltd

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri 63146

Chassis: HBT7L15354

51k Miles Shown, TMU

2.9-Liter Inline-Six

Triple SU HS4 Carburetors

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Laycock-de Normanville Electric Overdrive

Blue Paint

Black Soft Top

Dark Blue Upholstery w/ White Piping

Moto-Lita Steering Wheel

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Bilstein Dampers

BMIHT Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

Lot #172230

This 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 Mk II was refurbished under prior ownership and is powered by a 2.9-liter inline-six paired that is equipped with triple SU carburetors and is backed by a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The car is finished in blue over dark blue upholstery with white piping, and equipment includes a black soft top, 15″ knock-off wire wheels, Bilstein dampers, front disc brakes, a hood scoop, detachable side windows, a Moto-Lita steering wheel, and a cabin heater. This 3000 Mk II was acquired by the current owner in August 2015 and is now offered on dealer consignment with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate and a clean Missouri title.

The car left the factory finished in Healey Blue (BU2) and was repainted under prior ownership. It is equipped with a replacement black soft top, a hood scoop, bright trim, and chrome bumpers with overriders. A hole in the soft top is shown in the gallery below, the windshield washer system does not work, and there are blemishes on the detachable side windows.

Knock-off 15″ wire wheels are mounted with Vredestein Sprint Classic tires measuring. Bilstein dampers are fitted, and braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.

The 2+2 cabin was refreshed at some point under prior ownership and features bucket seats trimmed in dark blue with white piping as well as a cabin heater and storage pockets on the doors.

The Moto-Lita steering wheel frames Smiths white-dial instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, a fuel-level gauge, and a combination gauge displaying oil pressure and water temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 51k miles, a handfuld of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 2.9-liter inline-six featured triple SU HS4 carburetors from the factory for a rating of 136 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission with Laycock-de Normanville electric overdrive. Corrosion on the driveshaft, exhaust components, and undercarriage bolts is noted.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate shows that the car was built on September 15, 1961, and dispatched to New York. Factory colors, production numbers, and equipment are also detailed.