2014-05-16 19:42:08 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/14
www.bonhams.com/auctions/21901/lot/71/
Complete VIN on this car is 62HBT7L/19004, the 62 is a California prefix.

Auction description:
Lot 71
1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Rally Car
Chassis no. 62HBT7L/19004 Engine no. 29K/RU/H10172
€65,000 - 85,000
US$ 89,000 - 120,000
Restored and rebuilt to FIA Appendix K specification, this rally-prepared 3000 MkII was delivered new to the USA, remaining there until 1986 when it was imported into Germany. In 1996 the car was purchased by its second owner in Germany, who had it extensively restored in 2002. Works undertaken include a comprehensive overhaul of the mechanicals, repainting the bodywork in silver metallic, and an engine rebuild by noted marque specialists Denis Welch Motorsport. We are advised that the engine, which features triple Weber carburettors and a sports exhaust in V2A stainless steel, produces an excellent 210bhp. Other noteworthy features include a Getrag five-speed gearbox, additional oil cooler, disc brakes front and rear, roll bar, racing seats, 4-point racing seatbelts, fire extinguishing system and a Tripmaster. A potential winner in the right hands, this well prepared Austin-Healey 3000 rally car is offered with Classic Data report (2013), German registration papers and a history file, the latter commencing in 1986 when the car was imported into Germany.

2014-07-26 19:12:55 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 8/14
www.coys.co.uk/auction.php

Auction description:
Lot 107 - 1962 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II Race car
Estimate: €58,000 - €70,000
Registration Number: German Registered
Chassis Number: H-BT7-L/19004

This fantastic example was restored and rebuilt to FIA Appendix K specification, this rally-prepared 3000 MkII was delivered new to the USA, remaining there until 1986 when it was imported into Germany. In 1996 the car was purchased by its second owner in Germany, who had it extensively restored later on in 2002. Works undertaken include a comprehensive overhaul of the mechanics, repainting of the bodywork in silver metallic, and an engine rebuild by noted marque specialists Denis Welch Motorsport.

We are advised that the engine, which features triple Weber carburettors and a sports exhaust in V2A stainless steel, produces an excellent 210bhp. Other noteworthy features include a Getrag five-speed gearbox, additional oil cooler, disc brakes front and rear, roll bar, racing seats, 4-point racing seatbelts, fire extinguishing system and a Tripmaster. A potential winner in the right hands, this well prepared Austin-Healey 3000 rally car comes with German registration papers and a history file, the latter commencing in 1986 when the car was imported into Germany. This is a great opportunity that cannot be missed.