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1959 AUSTIN HEALEY BN7 TWO-SEATER MK I 3000-- CONCOURS, FRESH $51K RESTORATION OF THE FIRST OF THE LAST OF THE DYING BREED. BRITISH RACING GREEN/ BLACK LEATHER, FOUR SPEED. READY FOR ANY HEALEY SHOW. OPTIONAL WIRE WHEELS, O.D. OTHERWISE BONE STOCK. REDUCED TO...$30,900.

THE STORY:

The first of the last of the dying breed (the last 3 Healey's were built 1968) went into production at Abingdon, England in the Spring of 1959. A welcome addition after the engine "head problems" of the 100/6, the first MK I 3000 Series had become immediately known as the "He-Man's Car". Unlike the later version (the MK III 3000) it was still known as a Real Sportscar. No wind-up windows, no cushy Cadillac ride, no flip-up convertible top, and most importantly, it was a true two-seater roadster.

Our car is an early version with chassis number 3422 which would make it the 3236th built (first sequence number on the BN-7 chassis was0 186) Compared w/ the last of the 100/65 cars the 3000 series exhibited few changes in the body. Under the skin the engine was enlarged. It was much more powerful and had new front disc brakes added. Compression was boosted to 9:0:1 and the power output was upped to 124 at 4600 R.P.M. Overdrive was still optional at this stage. On the outside, the car was virtually indistinguishable from the 100/6 except for the badges. Wire Wheels were also an option and very few were fitted with the optional hardtop (a prize, if found). Maximum speed is 114 m.p.h.

This car has undergone an extensive $51,000 Frame-Off Restoration and Photos and Receipts await the new owner. This was an estate situation where the car's restoration was started, the owner passed on and his parents, dedicating the project to their son, finished the car and showed it. It won top honors. If anyone has recently restored a car you know it can be very expensive. Purchasing this car will alleviate alot of pain to your wallet. There is nothing quite like an Austin Healey. It's loud, raucous, rough riding and a true, English Sportscar. Our car is virtually new but, not offered to the penny pincher as she's priced about $5k over the evaluation guides ( due to the restoration).REDUCED TO.... $30,900.