2016-07-25 20:16:25 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/16
www.mecum.com/lots/CA0816-244616/1963-austin-healey-3000-mkii-bj7-roadster/

Auction description:
Lot S180 Monterey 2016 Aug 18-20
1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII BJ7 Roadster
Color Red
Interior Black
VIN/Serial HBJ7L18025
Estimate $80,000 - $105,000

Ground-up restoration completed by Healey Lane of Riverside, California
Finished in original Colorado Red 2-stage urethane paint
Rebuilt matching numbers 2,912cc/132 HP 6-cylinder engine
Certificate from British Motor Industry
Jet-coated exhaust manifolds
Stainless exhaust
4-speed manual transmission
Rigid rear axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs
Front disc and rear drum brakes
Rebuilt and recalibrated original gauges
Black interior and soft top
Ambla leather upholstery with Red piping
Newer convertible top and boot
Newer windshield and door glass
Newer carpeting
Chrome bumpers with bumper guards
Chrome wire wheels
Steering column
Spare tire and wire wheel
Hammer and jack
Set of gauges
Photos of restoration

Accompanied with British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, this lovely 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII received a documented ground-up restoration by specialists Healey Lane of Riverside, California, where the car was painted in the original Colorado Red using 2-stage urethane paint in two applications for an outstanding finish. The rebuilt matching-numbers 2.9L/132 HP inline-6 features jet-coated exhaust manifolds and stainless steel exhaust. The cockpit was also restored, and features newer Black carpets, a leather covered dash with recalibrated original instruments and Ambla leather seat upholstery with Red piping. The Black top and boot, windshield and side glass and steering wheel were also replaced along with chromed wire wheels, spare tire and wire wheel, hammer, and jack. This Austin-Healey 3000 MkII still presents in outstanding, virtually as-new condition, with all the charms that have made the 3000 a perennial favorite with sports car enthusiasts for almost 60 years.