1961 Austin-Healey 3000

Make

Austin-Healey

Model

3000

Year

1961

Listed price

$11,900

Location

Santa Ana, California

Transmission

4 SPEED

Mileage

2,020 miles

The Austin-Healey 3000, the quintessential British sports car, emerged in 1959 as the successor to the popular 100-6. It quickly cemented its status as the "Big Healey," a powerful and stylish roadster that dominated rally stages and captivated enthusiasts worldwide. The MkI, produced from 1959 to 1961, featured a robust 2.9-liter inline-six engine, initially producing 124 horsepower, and was offered in two configurations: the two-seater BN7 and the 2+2 BT7. Known for its exhilarating performance, handsome lines, and a distinctive exhaust note, the 3000 MkI represents the purest form of the Big Healey legend, a true icon of its era. This 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI BT7 roadster presents a compelling opportunity for restoration, having spent its life as an original West Coast delivered car in California. Finished in its very nice original colors of Olde English White with striking red trim, this example boasts the desirable 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive and classic wire wheels. The bodywork appears honest, retaining some original paint and displaying good door gapping, suggesting a solid foundation for its next chapter. Under the bonnet, the correct 3000 inline-six engine, identified by its "29D" prefix, awaits revival, currently stuck from its long slumber. With just 2,020 miles indicated, this Big Healey is poised to return to its former glory.