1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark I BT7 2+2 Big Healey

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

3000 Mark I BT7 2+2 Big Healey

Year

1960

Listed price

$70,000

Location

Austin, Texas

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

31,256 miles

The Austin-Healey 3000, affectionately known as the "Big Healey," emerged in 1959 as the successor to the already beloved 100-6. It represented the pinnacle of Donald Healey's vision for an affordable, high-performance sports car, blending elegant British styling with a robust inline-six engine. The Mark I, produced from 1959 to 1961, was the inaugural iteration of this iconic model, quickly cementing its place in motorsport history with successes at prestigious rallies like the Monte Carlo and Sebring. Of the 13,650 Mark I models built, the BT7 2+2 variant, offering a pair of occasional rear seats, proved to be the more popular choice, with approximately 10,800 units produced, making it a quintessential grand tourer of its era. This 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark I BT7 2+2 exemplifies the enduring appeal of the Big Healey. Showing a modest 31,256 miles on the odometer, this convertible has recently undergone a comprehensive restoration, ensuring its highly authentic specification has been meticulously preserved. The manual transmission pairs perfectly with the car's inline-six engine, promising an engaging and visceral driving experience that harks back to the golden age of British roadsters. This is a superb opportunity to acquire a meticulously restored example of a true British sports car legend.