1961 Austin-Healey 3000
MK2-
Baujahr1961
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Kilometerstand1 mi / 2 km
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AutomobiltypCabriolet / Roadster
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LenkungLenkung rechts
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ZustandRestauriert
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InnenfarbeRot
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InnenausstattungLeather
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Anzahl der Türen2
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Zahl der Sitze4
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Standort
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AußenfarbeRot
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GetriebeManuell
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Antrieb2wd
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KraftstoffPetrol
Beschreibung
Special Features
External
Rare tripple carburettor model
Red with Cream
Black Hood
Red full tonneau cover
Chrome Wire wheels + original painted wire wheels and tyres
Disc brakes
Internal
Red Leather Front Seats with black piping and seat belts
Red Leather Rear Seats with black piping and seats belts
Matching Red Carpet
Leather Dashboard and dash facia
Heater
Overdrive
Description
The Austin Healey is the quintessential British Sports Car and this original RHD BT7 2+2 Mk2 3000 is the best example we have seen to date.
All classic cars are difficult to restore well, but some are more difficult than others. With the Austin Healey your eye seems to go straight for the panel and door gaps. Any irregularities and somehow the wonderful lines and radii of this iconic sports car don’t flow as they were intended.
3151 DW was restored by one of its custodians to such a high level that it has been awarded many concours wins and is still today simply in fabulous condition.
It’s not just the bodywork but the continuous care and improvement to the running gear, engine, and cooling system. The underside of car reflects the same high standard.
Everything about this car reveals the care and attention to detail that has gone into getting it to a concours winning standard. The hood and tonneau all fit beautifully, and the latter has its correct reinforced metal ribs to ensure that the cover retains its shape and performs as it should.
We are reassured when the restoration is supported by detailed photos, showing each stage of the restoration process and that the work has been thorough and correct
There is good provenance with this 4-owner car, with a number of substantial recent invoices for mechanical improvement.
The car has just undergone a service which included the radiator being fitted with additional cores for improved cooling.
If you are looking for a good Austin Healey or one of the best British Sports Cars made, then you should consider this car.
Recently inspected by Healey specialists JME Healey’s and reported to be in excellent condition. New fuel pumps and lines fitted at the same time.
Provenance
2003 – Austin Healey National Concourse Award – 1st Place
2006 – Austin Healey National Concourse Award – 1st Place
2009 – Austin Healey National Concourse Award – 1st Place
2010 – Austin Healey National Concourse Award – 1st Place
2011 – Austin Healey National Concourse Award – 1st Place