2024-11-13 09:51:06 | pauls writes:

Car on BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-austin-healey-3000-mk-i-19/

Auction description:

Seller: MeritCars

Location: College Point, New York 11356

Chassis: HBT7L5185

86k Miles Shown, TMU

BJ8 2.9-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission w/Overdrive

Blue Paint

Black Soft Top

Detachable Side Windows

Blue Vinyl Upholstery

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

Lot #171251

This 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 Mk I is a non-running project that is said to have been owned by the same person in New York from the 1970s until early 2024, when it was removed from storage after several decades. The car was acquired by the selling dealer in March 2024 from a Maine-based short-term owner. The 2.9-liter inline-six reportedly was sourced from a later BJ8 model and is paired with a four-speed manual gearbox that is connected to an overdrive unit. The vehicle is finished in blue over worn blue upholstery. Equipment includes a black soft top, detachable side windows, wire wheels, a hood scoop, dual SU carburetors, and a banjo-style steering wheel. The engine is seized, and all systems require attention before the car could be roadworthy. This 3000 Mk I project is now offered in New York at no reserve with a spare wheel, tire-changing tools, and a Maine registration document.

The car is finished in blue, with evidence of previous bodywork visible on multiple panels; the selling dealer states that the car was repainted at some point decades ago. The detachable black convertible top is worn, and its rear window is cloudy. Other equipment includes detachable side windows, a hood scoop, bright trim, and chrome bumpers with overriders. Damage to the paint and body are pictured in the gallery below, and the seller notes rust in the inner and outer rocker panels.

Wire-spoke 15″ knock-off wheels exhibit wear and are mounted with aged tires.

The 2+2 interior contains blue upholstery on the seats and the door panels. Images in the gallery depict wear and damage, and rust is noted on the floors and in the trunk compartment.

The banjo-style steering wheel frames Smiths white-dial instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 86k miles, and true mileage is unknown. An aftermarket ammeter is mounted near the passenger grab handle on the dashboard.

The 2.9-liter inline-six is said to have been sourced from a Mk III BJ8 under prior ownership. The seller states that the engine is seized, and the serial-number plate is missing.

The four-speed manual transmission is paired with a Laycock de Normanville electric overdrive unit. Corrosion is visible on underbody components.

The car does not have a title, as it was most recently registered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles of its age. It is being sold in New York on its Maine registration document.