2024-06-03 22:48:48 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 12/23

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Auction description:

1963 Austin Healey 3000 Mk2

Engine: 29F-RU-H6186

Chassis: HBJ7-24989

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate accompanying this vehicle reveals that the car was built between 13 November and 18 November 1963, and it left the factory on 2 December of the same year. Originally, the vehicle was delivered new to Fiji and stayed there for two years before being registered in Auckland on 4 March 1965. Records show that up to 1974, there were a total of nine owners, excluding dealers. After that year, ownership becomes less clear, but there are indications that Tim Bailey of Continental Car Services held the car from 13 September 2002. Tim Bailey was a well-known figure in Auckland’s car industry and motor racing scene, although he sadly passed away at a young age in 2003.

Notably, in 2002, correspondence indicates that the Healey Shop Ltd of Mt Maunganui was entrusted with the restoration of the vehicle. This restoration process is extensively documented, spanning approximately two years and incurring significant costs. However, from this point until early 2022, the car was driven less than 1000 miles and primarily kept in storage, where it underwent some refurbishment due to its limited use.

The car’s appearance is quite striking, maintaining its original ivory white colour with a red leather interior and matching carpets. It boasts several notable features and characteristics:

• Equipped with 72 spoke chrome wire wheels (the spare wheel has 60 spokes).

• Features Laycock overdrive for improved performance.

• Includes rally guard vents, enhancing its vintage aesthetic.

• Equipped with near-new Michelin XZX 165/15 tyres.

• The original odometer reads 84,000 miles.

• The front has an original badge bar.

• Lucas fog/driving lights, possibly reproductions, are present.

• Comes with a Stayfast canvas hood complete with a tonneau cover.

• Equipped with mirrors on both fenders.

• Features a four-speed transmission for efficient driving.

• The car sports a leather-bound steering wheel for a classic touch.

The restoration work carried out by the internationally renowned Healey Shop is very accurate. Attention to detail, precision, and diligence are evident in every aspect of the vehicle. The door shut lines are impeccably precise, the factory VIN plate is correctly in place, and the chrome components have not been over-restored. The documentation includes photographs that depict the restoration process, along with a relevant sales brochure, two copies of the handbook, an after-market workshop manual, and a catalogue and marque book, providing a comprehensive insight into the car’s heritage and maintenance.

The vehicle will be sold registered and with a current WOF.