Showing posts with label 1963 Austin Healey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1963 Austin Healey. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

1963 Austin Healey 3000 MKII BJ7 Convertible

Austin-Healey, One of the most successful rally cars of the 1960's


 

The MKII was the first Healey to have a permanently fixed convertible top, a curved wraparound windshield and pivoting wind windows. Just over 6,000 were built before production of the MKIII 3000 began.

In 2007, one was sold for $49,500 at RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $70,000. What was missing for it to not hit the estimated amount? Over $65,000 had gone into restoration and it has been the recipient of many awards throughout the years. In 2008, it went for $62,700.

Personally, if the Healey was being sold for $49,500, then you should be getting...

Newly rebuilt:

  • Carburetors
  • Engine and Steering Gear Box
  • Paint
  • Transmission
As well as:

  • A vehicle that can produce around 140hp
  • 4 speed manual transmission with overdrive
  • Owned and maintained (with extreme care) by the previous owner. 
To some, that might be asking for a lot, but one is out there- I know it!


Look for a number of these vehicle in the upcoming auction, Barnett-Jackson January 12-19, 2014 in Scottsdale, AZ. Let's see how much these go for...