Sugar Grove, IL | USA
$45,000
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Here’s your chance to own a British sports car legend! - US export model 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MK1 BT7L 2+2 Roadster - One of 4,517 exported to North America - Acquired from original owner - Runs and drives - Comes with original top & wheel jack - Original car besides newer paint job - 2.9L OHV inline 6-cylinder engine - 4-speed manual with overdrive - Original radio - Girling disc brakes in front, drums in rear - Has been a display piece in a car museum for over a decade - All lig...
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Our Take:
- The Austin-Healey 3000 MK1 BT7L is a quintessential British roadster known for its contribution to the dawn of sports cars. Produced between 1959 and 1961, this model helped establish Austin-Healey's reputation as a maker of thrilling and stylish automobiles. The BT7L designation indicates it's a left-hand drive model, specifically tailored for the American market—making it even more unique for our transatlantic friends today.
- Part of the Big Healey family, its 2.9L inline six-cylinder engine delivers 124 bhp, more than enough to give drivers that cherished wind-in-the-hair experience. The overdrive on the 4-speed manual was a favorite amongst enthusiasts who cherished the smooth transitions and extended cruising capability. Imagine cruising down the coast with the original radio softly playing tunes from the early '60s.
- With only 4,517 units exported to North America, this car is a rare sight on the road today. The originality of this car, including its original top, wheel jack, and radio, adds to its allure; collectors often pine for such elements that usually go missing over the decades. This specific model being maintained in a car museum for over a decade ensures that it's preserved well, blending the past and present effortlessly.
- Girling disc brakes up front with drum brakes in the rear offer a nice historical touch and highlight the era's engineering priorities—performance with safety at times a secondary concern. This Austin-Healey, despite its age, is still mechanically sound with functional dash features, making it not just an exhibit but a delightful weekend cruiser. After all, what could be more charming than taking a piece of British motoring history for a spin?
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