2011-04-27 13:45:19 | bruce dishman writes:

I would like to know the correct engine # for this car.

2011-05-24 16:54:44 | bruce dishman writes:

The title lists the frame VIN # as 29ERUH3526

2024-12-20 06:07:24 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1962-austin-healey-3000-mesa-az-2791494

Seller's description:

Vehicle Location

Mesa, Arizona 85204

Mileage 62,976

VIN # 29ERUH3526 [motor number not VIN, the car may be titled by this, it happens]

Exterior Red

Transmission Manual

Interior Red

Condition Excellent

A brilliant red 1962 Austin Healey 3000 Mark II with a gleaming white hardtop and matching white side stripes - now that's a color combination that'll get your heart racing! The MkII BT7 is a sweet spot for Healey enthusiasts, blending the larger MkII engine with lightweight doors and removable roofs for the purest sports car experience. Rolling on classic 15'' stainless wire knock-off wheels wrapped in period-correct 165/80R15 tires from 2009, this little British bombshell looks ready to carve up some winding roads.

Slip inside and you're greeted by a red vinyl interior that carries through the vibrant exterior theme. The bucket seats show some character from miles of motoring enjoyment, but they're still ready to hold you snug through every curve. A classic banjo-style steering wheel puts you in command, while the center console-mounted shifter for the 4-speed manual with overdrive falls readily to hand, just begging you to click through the gears. Side curtains stand ready to fend off any errant raindrops, although we think this Healey looks best with the top stowed and the sun shining in.

Tilt the long, sculpted hood forward and you'll find the original numbers-matching 2.9L inline-six, fed by a trio of SU carburetors. It's a setup that provides an addictive soundtrack from the dual exhaust as the rpm climb. With a full $30k motor rebuild in 2020, this powerplant is running in peak form. The front discs and rear drums have seen recent service too, so you can drive with confidence. And when the road opens up, just flick the overdrive switch on the dash to settle into a cruise.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Original numbers-matching 2.9L inline-6 engine

• Triple SU carburetors

• 4-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive

• $30k motor rebuild in 2020

• Recent brake service

• Front disc brakes

• Dual exhaust

• Brilliant red paint with white side stripes

• Removable white hardtop

• 15'' stainless wire knock-off wheels

• 165/80R15 tires

• Fender-mounted mirrors

• Red vinyl bucket seats

• Banjo-style steering wheel

• 4-speed shifter with overdrive switch

• Side curtains

• British Motor Industry Heritage Trust paperwork

• Pre-restoration photos

• $13,850 in additional service receipts (2023)

• Restoration spreadsheet (2002-2010) detailing $20k+ in work

This 1962 Austin Healey 3000 Mark II is the perfect choice for the European sports car fan seeking a vivid driving experience steeped in history. With its heritage paperwork, extensive service records documenting over $63k in restoration work, and that knockout red-over-red color scheme, this Healey stands out from the crowd.