1963 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKII BJ7 - Lot 72

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1963 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKII BJ7 - Lot 72
1963 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKII BJ7 HBT7L22107 series Carte Grise Française de Collection Born in 1898, Donald Healey quickly developed an interest in motor mechanics. He became a driver and then an engineer for Riley, and later for Triumph. During the Great War, he met the people with whom he would later produce his first Healey. Various models followed, and Healey was convinced of the potential of his cars. Wishing to make his mark in competition (following already promising successes), he wanted to produce a roadster for which only the engine and distribution network were lacking. Born of an agreement between the Austin Motor Company division of the British Motor Corporation and Donald Healey, the Austin-Healey brand was born in England in 1952. From then on, the British manufacturer produced sports cars until 1972. Overall, three Austin Healey models represented the manufacturer's range: the Austin-Healey 100, the Austin Healey 3000 and the Austin-Healey Sprite. The Austin-Healey was produced between 1959 and 1967 by Jensen Motors. Nicknamed the Big Healey because of its 3-liter engine, it came in three versions: MK1, MK 2 and MK 3. The Mark 1 uses the bodywork of the Austin-Healey 100, but the 3.0L replaces the 2.6L. The engine will be fed by two SU carburetors. The Mark 2 will be powered not by two but by three SU carburetors (only in the first year, as they are difficult to adjust), and will be distinguished by a grille with vertical bars. It will only be produced in the 2+2 version (code BJ7). The Mark 3 will also only be produced as a 2+2, and will be more powerful and luxurious than its larger siblings. The example we're presenting is a 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MK2 BJ7, in fine overall condition, sold new in the USA in 1963. Imported in the 2000s, the car had been restored in the USA prior to importation. It has since been repainted in its current color scheme and regularly serviced. 1963 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKII BJ7 HBT7L22107 series Carte Grise Française de Collection Born in 1898, Donald Healey quickly developed an interest in motor mechanics. He became a driver and then an engineer for Riley and, later, for Triumph. During the Great War, he met the people with whom he would later produce his first Healey. Various models followed, and Healey was convinced of the potential of his cars. Wishing to make his mark in competition (following already promising successes), he wanted to produce a roadster for which only the engine and distribution network were lacking. Born of an agreement between the Austin Motor Company division of the British Motor Corporation and Donald Healey, the Austin-Healey brand was born in England in 1952. From then on, the British manufacturer produced sports cars until 1972. Overall, three Austin Healey models represented the manufacturer's range: the Austin-Healey 100, the Austin Healey 3000 and the Austin-Healey Sprite. The Austin-Healey was produced between 1959 and 1967 by Jensen Motors. Nicknamed the Big Healey because of its 3-liter engine, it came in three versions: MK1, MK 2 and MK 3. The Mark 1 uses the bodywork of the Austin-Healey 100, but the 3.0L replaces the 2.6L. The engine will be fed by two SU carburetors. The Mark 2 will be powered not by two but by three SU carburetors (only in the first year, as they are difficult to adjust), and will be distinguished by a grille with vertical bars. Only the 2+2 version (code BJ7) will be produced. The Mark 3 will also only be produced as a 2+2, and will be more powerful and luxurious than its larger siblings. The example we're presenting is a 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MK2 BJ7, in fine overall condition, sold new in the USA in 1963. Imported in the 2000s, the car had been restored in the USA prior to importation. It has since been repainted in its current color scheme and regularly serviced. The Mark 2 was powered not by two, but by three SU carburetors (only in the first year, as they were difficult to adjust), and was distinguished by a grille with vertical bars. Only the 2+2 version (code BJ7) will be produced. The Mark 1 uses the bodywork of the Austin-Healey 100, but the 3.0L replaces the 2.6L. The engine will be fed by two SU carburetors. The Mark 2 will be powered not by two but by three SU carburetors (only in the first year, as they are difficult to adjust), and will be distinguished by a grille with vertical bars. Only the 2+2 version (code BJ7) will be produced. The Mark 3 will also only be produced as a 2+2, and will be more powerful and luxurious than its larger siblings. The example we're presenting is a 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MK2 BJ7, in fine overall condition, sold new in the USA in 1963. Imported in the 2000s, the car had been restored in the
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