1963 Austin-Healey 3000MKII

1963 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7 Concours-Level Restoration Incredible Turn-Key Example Overdrive.

This 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MKII BJ7 represents the first convertible Big Healey configurationfeaturing a far more refined and weather-tight design than earlier roadster models. The BJ7 introduced a snug, easy-to-operate folding soft top, a wraparound windshield, swiveling quarter lights, and proper roll-up windows, all of which dramatically improved comfort and usability. The return to twin carburetors also simplified tuning without sacrificing performance, maintaining output at roughly 131 horsepower, paired with the desirable center-shift gearbox.

This particular BJ7 underwent a full ground-up, frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration to a very high standard. It wears a full set of new MWS chrome wire wheelsincluding the sparemounted with BF Goodrich tires. The restoration quality places the car near concours level, with show-quality paint complemented by only a few minor blemishes (see images). In 2017, it sold at the Motostalgia Auction in Fernandina Beach, Florida for $79,200 including buyers premium. Its has been driven 269 miles since restoration.

On the road, this Healey delivers exactly what you expect from a fully sorted, expertly restored 3000. The engine fires instantly, pulls strongly, and maintains excellent oil pressure. Power delivery feels livelycloser to a BJ8 than a typical MKIIand the overdrive engages and disengages crisply.

The interior is beautifully restored and trimmed in leather, with all materials presenting essentially as new. Every gauge functions properly.

Under the bonnet, the engine bay is exceptionally correct, impeccably clean, and restored to show-level detail. The underside is equally impressivestraight, immaculate, and properly finished. Suspension and driveline components have been completely rebuilt, and a new full exhaust system has been installed.

Chrome work throughout the car is either brand new or expertly re-plated. The soft top is in excellent condition and fits perfectly.

Overall, this is a truly turn-key BJ7an outstanding example restored with care, accuracy, and quality, ready to be enjoyed immediately.