VIN: | 24184 (Not The Actual Vin Number) |
Stock# | 24184 |
Stock#: | 24184 |
Year: | 1963 |
Model | MK BJ7 |
Vin#: | 24184 |
1963 Austin Healey 3000 MK II BJ7: One Owner Car
This ever-desirable 1963 Austin Healey 3000 MK II BJ7 is an excellent original driver quality car and a one owner example from new. Red over black interior with red piping. A presentable and attractive BJ7 with a good straight body and solid underside. Torquey I-6 engine linked to a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Offered with a good soft-top and tonneau cover. Introduced in 1959 as a successor to the Austin-Healey 100 and 100/6, the Austin-Healey 3000 proved popular, particularly in export markets like the United States. The ultimate iteration of the Big Healey family, the 3000 evolved steadily; initially a basic two-seat roadster, it grew ever more luxuriousall while maintaining its exhilarating performancebefore production ceased in 1967. Improvements found on the 3000 Mark II BJ7, which debuted in 1962, included a wraparound windshield (lending the car a more modern look), proper roll-up windows and quarter vents for greater cabin comfort, and a quick-folding convertible top. This 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II BJ7 demonstrates the qualities that made these Big Healeys so popular and successful. Not to be missed by any enthusiast of the marque. An iconic and highly collectible British sports car.