1963 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKII BJ7

HBJ7L21621 Series
Carte Grise Française de Collection

Born of an agreement between the Austin Motor Company division of the British Motor Corporation and Donald Healey, the Austin-Healey brand was established in England in 1952. From then on, the British manufacturer produced sports cars until 1972. In all, three Austin Healey models represented the manufacturer's range: the Austin-Healey 100, the Austin Healey 3000 and the Austin-Healey Sprite. The Austin-Healey was produced between 1959 and 1967 by Jensen Motors. Nicknamed the Big Healey because of its 3-litre engine, it came in three versions: MK1, MK 2 and MK 3. The Mark 1 uses the bodywork of the Austin-Healey 100, but the 3.0L replaces the 2.6L. The engine will be fed by two SU carburettors. The Mark 2 was powered not by two but by three SU carburettors (only in 1961) and was distinguished by a grille with vertical bars. It was only produced in a 2+2 version (code BJ7). The Mark 3 was also only produced as a 2+2 and was more powerful and luxurious than its larger siblings.
The car we are presenting is a 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MK2 BJ7, sold new in the USA in 1963. Imported in the 2000s, the car was restored in the USA prior to importation. In 2010, its current owner acquired it and has regularly maintained it. This BJ7 is in good general condition, and the test drive revealed a car that is a pleasure to drive.