#629 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI BN7 Roadster
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1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI BN7 Roadster - VIN: BN7L10336 - Offered Without Reserve
Addendum: PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is titled as a 1961
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ITEM IS LOCATED IN Auburn, IN
ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR AND REMOVED 5 DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION DATE.
ANY ITEMS LEFT AFTER THAT WILL BE SHIPPED AT THE BUYER'S EXPENSE
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- 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 - The new Austin-Healey MkI was recognized early on as a superb sports car. “A classic competition car among the all-time greats in motoring history,” was how The Autocar magazine summed up the works of the Austin-Healey 3000. Yet at the time of its arrival in 1959, few would have guessed that the low-slung 'Big Healey' would triumph over its apparent shortcomings so effectively that it now rates as one of the most successful rally cars of the 1960s.
A development of the preceding 100/6 rather than a genuinely new model, the Austin-Healey 3000 was launched in March 1959. The two cars looked virtually identical and under the skin was the same separate ladder-type chassis and independent front and live rear axle suspension. The enlargement of its C-Series six-cylinder engine to 2,912cc (3-litre) and the adoption of Girling front disc brakes differentiated it from the preceding 100/6.
Designed as a sports car and indeed quite successful in rallying and racing, the Austin-Healey had, by 1960, evolved into the far more civilized and capable machine as offered here. The MkI was available in two- and four-seat versions, before it was replaced with the 3000 MkII in 1961. This car also features dual SU carburetors bringing the factory rated horsepower to 132. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. Contemporary road tests typically recorded performance figures of 114 mph top speed and a 0-60 mph time of approximately 11 seconds. In 1960, the marque saw great success on the competitive international rally scene, with Pat Moss and Ann Wisdom winning the Liege-Rome-Liege, Coupes des Dames in Geneva, and the Tulip Rally.
This exceptional MkI BN7, according to its certificate from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, was completed by the factory on June 10, 1960, and delivered new to Dusseldorf, Germany. This car is one of the last MkI two-seat cars produced and is 1 of only 947 left-hand drive MkI BN7 cars created in 1960.
This Austin-Healey was ordered new by an American Air Force Wing Commander in the Strategic Air Command while stationed in Germany. He married while stationed there, taking his new bride on their honeymoon throughout Europe in the car. In 1964, the Commander had his Austin-Healey flown via C-47 double level cargo plane into Castle Air Force Base located in Atwater, California. It was retained by its original owner and stored in his barn in Fairfield, California, until his passing in 1987. The Commander’s daughter was left with the car and some of the family members intended to have it restored but never got around to it. Subsequently the car was discovered by noted Austin-Healey restorer Tom Rocke of Healey Lane Restorations who acquired it and performed a comprehensive, body-off-the-frame restoration in 2010 on this rare car for his wife and titled it in her name. It was found during restoration the car was exceptionally original and retained its original engine and driveline components. An album full of restoration pictures, an entire restoration list and other documentation tracing the car back to its origin accompany the car. Finished as it was originally in black and ivory white with a black top and interior, this classic Austin-Healey is exquisite in every way.
In the current owner’s possession, the car has won several awards, including a class win at the 2013 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Celebration of Automobile Concours, as well as a class win in 2015 at the Carmel Artomobilia. The BN7 remains in concours condition to this day, a testament to both the high quality of its restoration and the fastidious care it has received. Perfectly suited for concours shows, club events or tours, this iconic British sports car is a delight to see and is most satisfying to drive.
Addendum: PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is titled as a 1961
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ITEM IS LOCATED IN Auburn, IN
ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR AND REMOVED 5 DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION DATE.
ANY ITEMS LEFT AFTER THAT WILL BE SHIPPED AT THE BUYER'S EXPENSE
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- 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 - The new Austin-Healey MkI was recognized early on as a superb sports car. “A classic competition car among the all-time greats in motoring history,” was how The Autocar magazine summed up the works of the Austin-Healey 3000. Yet at the time of its arrival in 1959, few would have guessed that the low-slung 'Big Healey' would triumph over its apparent shortcomings so effectively that it now rates as one of the most successful rally cars of the 1960s.
A development of the preceding 100/6 rather than a genuinely new model, the Austin-Healey 3000 was launched in March 1959. The two cars looked virtually identical and under the skin was the same separate ladder-type chassis and independent front and live rear axle suspension. The enlargement of its C-Series six-cylinder engine to 2,912cc (3-litre) and the adoption of Girling front disc brakes differentiated it from the preceding 100/6.
Designed as a sports car and indeed quite successful in rallying and racing, the Austin-Healey had, by 1960, evolved into the far more civilized and capable machine as offered here. The MkI was available in two- and four-seat versions, before it was replaced with the 3000 MkII in 1961. This car also features dual SU carburetors bringing the factory rated horsepower to 132. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. Contemporary road tests typically recorded performance figures of 114 mph top speed and a 0-60 mph time of approximately 11 seconds. In 1960, the marque saw great success on the competitive international rally scene, with Pat Moss and Ann Wisdom winning the Liege-Rome-Liege, Coupes des Dames in Geneva, and the Tulip Rally.
This exceptional MkI BN7, according to its certificate from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, was completed by the factory on June 10, 1960, and delivered new to Dusseldorf, Germany. This car is one of the last MkI two-seat cars produced and is 1 of only 947 left-hand drive MkI BN7 cars created in 1960.
This Austin-Healey was ordered new by an American Air Force Wing Commander in the Strategic Air Command while stationed in Germany. He married while stationed there, taking his new bride on their honeymoon throughout Europe in the car. In 1964, the Commander had his Austin-Healey flown via C-47 double level cargo plane into Castle Air Force Base located in Atwater, California. It was retained by its original owner and stored in his barn in Fairfield, California, until his passing in 1987. The Commander’s daughter was left with the car and some of the family members intended to have it restored but never got around to it. Subsequently the car was discovered by noted Austin-Healey restorer Tom Rocke of Healey Lane Restorations who acquired it and performed a comprehensive, body-off-the-frame restoration in 2010 on this rare car for his wife and titled it in her name. It was found during restoration the car was exceptionally original and retained its original engine and driveline components. An album full of restoration pictures, an entire restoration list and other documentation tracing the car back to its origin accompany the car. Finished as it was originally in black and ivory white with a black top and interior, this classic Austin-Healey is exquisite in every way.
In the current owner’s possession, the car has won several awards, including a class win at the 2013 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Celebration of Automobile Concours, as well as a class win in 2015 at the Carmel Artomobilia. The BN7 remains in concours condition to this day, a testament to both the high quality of its restoration and the fastidious care it has received. Perfectly suited for concours shows, club events or tours, this iconic British sports car is a delight to see and is most satisfying to drive.