2026-01-04 10:30:51 | pauls writes:

Car in Hemmings:

www.hemmings.com/auction/1960-austin-healey-3000-mk-i-232286

Seller's description:

Restored 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 Convertible

Vehicle Location Torrance, California 90501

Seller Wcclassics

VIN HBT7L7190

Odometer 4,466 (TMU)

Engine 2.9-liter OHV inline-six

Transmission Manual

Exterior Color Old English Cream

Interior Blue vinyl

Auction Type Reserve

This 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 Convertible received a body-off rotisserie restoration under the previous owner, with the work said to have spanned from his purchase in 2012 until 2020. The car was reportedly stored for 26 years prior to the most recent ownership, though it was occasionally driven by that owner. Selling dealer West Coast Classics says this Healey is mechanically fully sorted for regular driving. This is the BT7 model, which indicates 2+2 seating. It is equipped with the highly desirable and optional Laycock de Normanville overdrive, which can operate on all forward gears and reverse. The car presents as visually stunning in the Olde English Cream exterior with blue interior featuring white piping. “This is a phenomenal example of a ‘Big Healey,’ with the engine running smoothly and responsively,” the seller says. The car is presented with no needs.

FEATURES

This Austin-Healey 3000 was fully restored from 2012-'20, the seller reports.

The 2.9-liter OHV inline-six was rebuilt in the restoration.

New, the engine was rated at 124 horsepower.

The engine has two SU carburetors.

Photos show a full stainless-steel replacement exhaust system with the correct tailpipes.

The seller confirms the exhaust delivers the renowned Austin-Healey rumble.

The four-speed manual transmission is teamed with Laycock de Normanville overdrive.

The overdrive operates on all forward gears and reverse.

Photos show a detailed chassis with no visible flaws.

Likewise, the Olde English Cream paint appears in very good condition.

The restoration included a new black soft top and side curtains.

The knock-off center-hub wire-spoke wheels were an original option.

The spare wire-spoke wheel is indicated as original.

The Vredestein radial tires are indicated as new, though date codes were not provided.

New carpets and seats were installed in the restoration, the seller notes.

The steering wheel is reported to be original.

The Austin-Healey has the heater, an original factory option on this sports car.

The seller says the original “gold type” gauges are all in proper working order.

Braking is by front discs and rear drums.