2007-08-15 21:13:18 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '98
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/396434531/

Auction info:
Lot 114A: Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (1962)
Classic Cars, Coys (25th July 1998)
Lot Details
Auction Classic Cars
Coys, Silverstone Auction Centre, Silverstone
Type Car
Lot Number 114A
Estimate £14000-£17000
Outcome SOLD
Hammer Price £13000
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1962
Condition rating
Registration number 8737 RW
Mileage -
Chassis number 11-BT718112
Engine number 29E-RU-H4770

2026-06-22 13:11:50 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 6/26

www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1962-austin-healey-3000-mkii/

29th Jul, 2026 Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire

1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII

Estimate £30,000 - £40,000

Registration No: 8737 RW

Chassis No: HBT 7 18112

MOT: Exempt

Original RHD home market car

Extensive known history with only 2 previous owners shown on V5C

Current owner for over 28 years and always dry stored

Still with its original personalised document file and BMC HeritageTrust Certificate

This example finished in Healey blue over ivory was despatched new to Bridge Clock Motors Ltd of Coventry on 26th February 1962 and we understand has always enjoyed UK ownership. Indeed the car retains its original Coventry registration number. In 1997 it underwent a comprehensive restoration by Bledlow Bridge Motors and some pictures of this restoration are contained in the document file. It was at that time the vendor assumes that the engine was replaced by an arguably better BJ8 MkIII high compression engine with correct centre change gearbox and overdrive. Supplied with a copy of an old-style blue log book we can see from that from 1997 to 1998 it moved between a Steven Collins, possible a dealer of Marlborough Place, London via auction to our vendor, a garage owner, now retired. He has owned the car for 28 years and in that time moved to France in 2005 taking the car with him before returning to live in the UK in 2023. In that time he registered it in France and obtained a Carte gris which in effect means the car has ‘dual nationality’ with its UK V5C.

Kept in mechanically excellent order as one would expect from a garage owner, 8737 RW is in great looking shape. On inspection at the time of consignment the car was started up on multiple occasions starting easily every time. Maintaining good oil pressure at 40 PSI on tick-over (as can be seen on the accompanying video) it also drove beautifully. Indeed our vendor intends to drive it to this auction without hesitation. Inspection underneath as can be seen by the accompanying photographs shows a very clean corrosion free example. We understand the gearbox is a standard unit with overdrive. In recent times the crank was professionally ground, a new timing chain fitted, the head faced and a Kenlowe fan installed. Maintained constantly over 28 years as his personal car, the striking original interior features original leather seats appearing in excellent shape and rare to see. The tonneau cover is supple, undamaged and fits well as does the full hood and side windows.

The history file is impressive and an original RHD home market and low ownership example of arguably the most desirable version of a Big Healey remaining in such original condition is rare to find. Offered with current Swansea V5C.