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1960→1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BT7

1960→1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BT7

In an attempt to rebrand the Austin Healey, it was renamed the 3000 that represented the car’s 3-liter engine.

This model was replaced outright with the 3000 MKII which featured three SU HS4 carburetors

Story by Supercars.net

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
type Series Production Car
production years 1960 – 1962
built at Abington, England
price $ $ 3,699
engine Straight-6
position Front, Longitunal
aspiration Natural
ignition Lucas E1 Distributor
block material Cast Iron
valvetrain Pushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Twin SU HS4 Carburetors
displacement 2912 cc / 177.7 in³
bore 83.3 mm / 3.28 in
stroke 88.9 mm / 3.5 in
compression 9.03:1
power 98.4 kw / 132 bhp @ 4750 rpm
specific output 45.33 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 122.45 bhp per tonne
torque 226.42 nm / 167.0 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
body / frame Steel Body w/Aluminum Panels over Steel Ladder-Type Frame
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires 5.9×15
rear tires 5.9×15
front brakes Girling Discs
rear brakes Drums
r brake size 57.1 x 279.4 mm / 2.25 x 11 in
front wheels F 38.1 x -1.0 cm / 15 x -1.0 in
steering Cam & Peg
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Shock Absorber, Stabilzer Bar
r suspension Solid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs, Hydrualic Shock Absorbers
curb weight 1078 kg / 2375 lbs
wheelbase 2340 mm / 92.1 in
front track 1240 mm / 48.8 in
rear track 1270 mm / 50.0 in
length 4000 mm / 157.5 in
width 1540 mm / 60.6 in
height 1240 mm / 48.8 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual
tran clutch Single Dry Plate
gear ratios 2.93:1, 2.05:1, 1.31:1, 1.00:1
top speed ~185.1 kph / 115.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~11.0 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~36.0 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~17.0 seconds
combined fuel econ eu 12 L/100 km or 19.60 mpg-us

Auction Sales History

1960→1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BT7

1960 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 MK I BT7 HBT7L 9299 – sold for $56,100 Expertly restored example of the Big Healey. Classic British Racing Green over Beige livery. Delivered new to Canada with a long list of options. Great classic for weekend drives or rallies. Offered with comprehensive history file and Heritage Trust Certificate.
Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auction 2015 by Bonhams
1960→1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BT7

1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BT7 H-BT7-L/13442 – sold for $71,500 Extensive Restoration and Striking Colors. An Early Example of the Venerable 3000 Model. Prepared by a Veteran British Car Concours Judge. Complete with British Motor Heritage Trust Certifcate. An Ideal All-Around Sports Car.
Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company

1960→1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BT7

1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark I BT7 Roadster H-BT7-L/2348

The numbers-matching, left-hand drive car presented here has benefited from a total nut-and-bolt, frame-off restoration by Tom and Randee Rocke of Healey Lane in Riverside, California. Beautifully finished in Gun Metal Gray over Colorado Red, it has a completely new interior, with red seats with red piping, matching wool carpets and panels, a new trunk kit, new side curtains, a black soft top, and a black tonneau cover. The engine, transmission, overdrive, and all ancillary systems were fully rebuilt using all-new parts, as were virtually all other mechanical components of the car. The 185×15 road speed tires turn on Dunlop 60-spoke chrome wire wheels.

Auction Source: 2013 Amelia Island by Rm Auctions