2026-03-28 20:39:16 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 3/26

www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5881/lot/874707%2ftimed-sale%2f5881%3fpage%3d3

Auction description:

1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII

Estimate: £35,000-40,000

Registration Number XFO285

Engine Size 3000CC

Engine Number NOT KNOWN

Chassis Number HBT7L15033

Gearbox Manual

VAT Status No VAT

Documents V5C, Invoices.

Vendor informs us that approximately £14,000 has been invested during the current 13-year ownership; RHD conversion; performance upgrades; hardtop; rare three carburettor option

Presented in Old English White with a contrasting black leather interior, this striking 1962 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II BJ7 represents a fine example of one of Britain’s most charismatic classic sports cars. Powered by the marque’s well-known 2,912cc straight-six engine, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, the car delivers the engaging and characterful driving experience for which these Healeys are renowned.

The current keeper has owned the car since August 2013, when it was imported from the United States and subsequently first registered in the UK on 1 September 2013. Around 12 years ago the car was converted from left-hand drive to right-hand drive, making it well suited to use on UK roads. The conversion required the manufacture of a new dashboard as part of the process.

During the vendor’s ownership, significant investment has been made to improve performance and reliability. The engine benefits from several desirable upgrades including a Denis Welch fast road camshaft, triple SU carburettors, headers with side-exit exhaust, and a Denis Welch alloy racing rocker cover.

Further work carried out on 6 October 2025, according to the vendor, included fitting four new tyres, replacing the spark plugs and points, installing a new distributor and ignition leads, fitting a new radiator and fan blades, installing a reconditioned dynamo, overhauling all brakes, and completing the conversion from LHD to RHD including the newly fabricated dashboard. The vendor informs us that this work totalled approximately £13,973 plus VAT.

Externally, the car presents very well. Panel fit to the doors, bonnet and boot is reported to be good, and the car is supplied with the optional factory removable hardtop, which remains in good order. Much of the brightwork, including the rear bumper, grille, grille surround, headlamp rims, door handles, boot handle and badging, is described as being in good fettle, although the front bumper is currently not attached.

The car rides on aftermarket six-spoke alloy knock-off wheels, believed to be K&N, which are fitted with recently replaced tyres. Under the bonnet, the engine bay appears clean and well presented, with the radiator, wiring loom and hydraulic systems reportedly in good condition. While on site, the vehicle started, drove and stopped as expected, demonstrating the strong mechanical condition achieved through the recent work undertaken.

This Austin Healey 3000 Mk II BJ7 represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-presented and mechanically enhanced example of a much-loved British sports car, complete with desirable upgrades and significant recent expenditure.