1962 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7
1962 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7
Chassis no. HBT7L14444
2,912cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Triple SU Carburetors
132bhp at 4,750rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Built to "Works" Rally Specification
*Sportscar Vintage Racing Association legal
*All Aluminum Body
*Accompanied by factory hardtop
THE AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000
The "Big Healey" retained the essence of its curvaceous long hood/short deck progenitor, the Austin-Healey 100/4 roadster of 1953. Designed as a sports car and indeed quite successful in rallying and racing, the Austin Healey had by 1960 evolved into the far more civilized and capable machine as offered here. The enlargement of its C-Series six-cylinder engine to 2,912cc and the adoption of Girling front disc brakes differentiated the new-for-1959 Austin-Healey 3000 from the preceding 100/6. Contemporary road tests typically recorded performance figures of 114mph top speed and a 0-60mph time of approximately 11 seconds.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
The Healey presented was the subject to a full rotisserie restoration prior to 1989 by Paul Tsikuris of Tsikuris Classics in Lakeland, Florida. With the intention to increase every performance metric of this roadster, no stone was left unturned when it came to accomplishing this goal. The engine was put into stage 2 tune with forged pistons, reshaped works spec combustion chambers, stainless steel inlet manifold and headers, and competition valve springs. This uprated motor is fed into a straight cut gear transmission and through to a MkIII rear axle and a limited slip differential with 4.10 gears. The suspension was fitted with stiffer bushings, competition damper valves with a 1" sway bar up front and a 5/8" bar in the rear. In addition, the body of the vehicle has been formed entirely out of aluminum. The front brakes were sourced from a MkIII, while the rears were borrowed from a XJ-6. The Healey contains many further modifications than what can be listed in detail within this brief description, but a list will accompany the vehicle on site. The history file accounts the ownership chain of the vehicle and a feature article on the vehicle from BRITISH CAR magazine. Additionally, the consigner reports that he is the second owner of the vehicle since the restoration, and after purchasing the car through Wire Wheels Classics in Vero Beach Florida, has used the vehicle sparingly. Also included with the Healey are its owner's manual, workshop manual, and rally roof vents.
A Healey capable of serious performance, this is a perfect car for anyone looking to take part in vintage racing or rallies.
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1962 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7
Chassis no. HBT7L14444
2,912cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Triple SU Carburetors
132bhp at 4,750rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Built to "Works" Rally Specification
*Sportscar Vintage Racing Association legal
*All Aluminum Body
*Accompanied by factory hardtop
THE AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000
The "Big Healey" retained the essence of its curvaceous long hood/short deck progenitor, the Austin-Healey 100/4 roadster of 1953. Designed as a sports car and indeed quite successful in rallying and racing, the Austin Healey had by 1960 evolved into the far more civilized and capable machine as offered here. The enlargement of its C-Series six-cylinder engine to 2,912cc and the adoption of Girling front disc brakes differentiated the new-for-1959 Austin-Healey 3000 from the preceding 100/6. Contemporary road tests typically recorded performance figures of 114mph top speed and a 0-60mph time of approximately 11 seconds.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
The Healey presented was the subject to a full rotisserie restoration prior to 1989 by Paul Tsikuris of Tsikuris Classics in Lakeland, Florida. With the intention to increase every performance metric of this roadster, no stone was left unturned when it came to accomplishing this goal. The engine was put into stage 2 tune with forged pistons, reshaped works spec combustion chambers, stainless steel inlet manifold and headers, and competition valve springs. This uprated motor is fed into a straight cut gear transmission and through to a MkIII rear axle and a limited slip differential with 4.10 gears. The suspension was fitted with stiffer bushings, competition damper valves with a 1" sway bar up front and a 5/8" bar in the rear. In addition, the body of the vehicle has been formed entirely out of aluminum. The front brakes were sourced from a MkIII, while the rears were borrowed from a XJ-6. The Healey contains many further modifications than what can be listed in detail within this brief description, but a list will accompany the vehicle on site. The history file accounts the ownership chain of the vehicle and a feature article on the vehicle from BRITISH CAR magazine. Additionally, the consigner reports that he is the second owner of the vehicle since the restoration, and after purchasing the car through Wire Wheels Classics in Vero Beach Florida, has used the vehicle sparingly. Also included with the Healey are its owner's manual, workshop manual, and rally roof vents.
A Healey capable of serious performance, this is a perfect car for anyone looking to take part in vintage racing or rallies.
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