2007-08-21 17:47:51 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '06
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/1510829784/

Auction info:
Collectors' Motor Cars and Motorcycles, Bonhams (9th September 2006)
1961 Austin-Healey 3,000 MkII Rally Car
The vendor purchased this left-hand drive 3,000 MkII from Cambridge Motorsport in September 1998 and entrusted that experienced firm with transforming what was then a standard road car into one suitable for competitive historic rallying. Using many parts supplied by recognised �Big Healey� specialist Denis Welch, the engine has been up-rated and fitted with an aluminium cylinder head and triple twin-choke Weber carburettors, the gearbox euipped with a straight-cut, close ratio cluster (with overdrive on 3rd and top) and the brakes, suspension and steering upgraded appropriately. The bodywork has been extensively lightened with alloy panels, while works-type modifications include vented front wings, sliding side windows in Perspex, flat-top boot lid and glassfibre hardtop. (The original soft-top, steel body panels and a spare set of wire wheels are included in the sale). Other noteworthy features include alternator electrics, long-range fuel tank (foam filled), plumbed-in fire extinguishing system (engine bay and interior), 4-point Willans harnesses and Halda twin meter. Over the period 2000-2003 this car competed in numerous classic rallies including the Monte Carlo Winter Challenge, Pirelli Classic Marathon and Rallye des Chateaux, never failing to finish any of these demanding events. A potential winner in the right hands, this well prepared works-style Austin-Healey 3,000 rally car is offered with restoration invoices, current MoT and Swansea V5 document.
Lot Details
Auction Collectors' Motor Cars and Motorcycles
Bonhams, National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hants
Type Car
Lot Number 453
Estimate £25000-£30000
Outcome NOT SOLD
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1961
Condition rating 0
Registration number YSU 900
Mileage -
Chassis number HBT7L/14480
Engine number 29EARUH994