17th Mar, 2024 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1960 Austin Healey 3000 MK1
Home market car supplied new by Donald Healey Motor Company Warwick
Registration - 2000UE
Chassis No. - 11BT711208
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 20,917
The timeless shape of this Austin Healey 3000 MkI is brilliantly presented in Colorado Red-over-black paintwork, accentuating the classic roadster curves. Rolling off the Abingdon production line in 1960, this MkI is an early example of the ‘Big’ Healey, and one made for the home market – at one point, nine in every ten made were exported. This 2+2 convertible has remarkably only had three former keepers from new, and comes with a wealth of information throughout its time on the road. Featuring a 2.9-litre straight six engine and short-throw four-speed manual gearbox, ‘2000 UE’ is described by the vendor as in great condition throughout. Engine and electrics are rated as excellent, and transmission, bodywork, paint, and the interior as good. That cabin sees part-leather trim installed, and classically sporty white dials set into the black dashboard, with two ‘seats’ in the rear that could fit children. Presented with only 20,917 miles, this 3000 MkI comes with heritage certificate and original buff log-book with MOTs dating back to 1971.
Following its launch, the ‘Big’ Healey enjoyed steady development, with the early four-cylinder cars giving way to the 100-Six in 1956, and the first of the 3000s in 1959. By now engine capacity had risen to 2,912cc and power output to 124bhp. By the time of the MKII’s appearance in 1961, 2,825 (two-seat) BN7s and 10,825 (four-seat) BT7s had been produced.
In summary:
· An apparently pleasingly original early home market BT7
· Comes complete with buff log book and Heritage Certificate
· The recipient of lots of recent maintenance
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £26,438
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - 2000UE
Chassis No. - 11BT711208
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 20,917
The timeless shape of this Austin Healey 3000 MkI is brilliantly presented in Colorado Red-over-black paintwork, accentuating the classic roadster curves. Rolling off the Abingdon production line in 1960, this MkI is an early example of the ‘Big’ Healey, and one made for the home market – at one point, nine in every ten made were exported. This 2+2 convertible has remarkably only had three former keepers from new, and comes with a wealth of information throughout its time on the road. Featuring a 2.9-litre straight six engine and short-throw four-speed manual gearbox, ‘2000 UE’ is described by the vendor as in great condition throughout. Engine and electrics are rated as excellent, and transmission, bodywork, paint, and the interior as good. That cabin sees part-leather trim installed, and classically sporty white dials set into the black dashboard, with two ‘seats’ in the rear that could fit children. Presented with only 20,917 miles, this 3000 MkI comes with heritage certificate and original buff log-book with MOTs dating back to 1971.
Following its launch, the ‘Big’ Healey enjoyed steady development, with the early four-cylinder cars giving way to the 100-Six in 1956, and the first of the 3000s in 1959. By now engine capacity had risen to 2,912cc and power output to 124bhp. By the time of the MKII’s appearance in 1961, 2,825 (two-seat) BN7s and 10,825 (four-seat) BT7s had been produced.
In summary:
· An apparently pleasingly original early home market BT7
· Comes complete with buff log book and Heritage Certificate
· The recipient of lots of recent maintenance
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 17th Mar, 2024
Our March auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 16th March,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 17th March, 9am - 12 noon
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