1963 Austin-Healey 3000

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

3000

Year

1963

Listed price

$12,900

Location

Santa Ana, California

Transmission

4 SPEED

Mileage

28,210 miles

The Austin-Healey 3000 stands as an icon of British motoring, a quintessential roadster that captured the hearts of enthusiasts on both sides of the Atlantic. Introduced in 1959, the "Big Healey" was the ultimate evolution of the Donald Healey-designed sports car, boasting a powerful 2,912cc C-Series inline-six engine. The MkII, launched in 1961, brought significant refinements, including a revised grille and triple SU carburetors for an output of 132 bhp. The BJ7 variant, produced from 1962 to 1963, marked a pivotal shift towards greater comfort and usability, introducing the highly desirable wind-up windows, a redesigned wrap-around windshield, and a proper convertible top – features that made it a more practical touring car without sacrificing its raw sporting character. This 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII BJ7, showing 28,210 miles, presents an exciting opportunity to revive a classic. Finished in its original and elegant color combination of Olde English White with Red trim, this convertible retains much of its authentic charm. Power is delivered through a 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive, a crucial feature for relaxed highway cruising. This solid Western States car, sourced from California and Oregon, comes equipped with desirable wire wheels, and crucially, includes both a soft top and the rare, matching hardtop. With its complete original chromework, decent glass, and Triplex windshield still in place, this BJ7 is a compelling foundation for a comprehensive restoration.