{"id":272354,"date":"2016-04-22T03:24:58","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T03:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=272354"},"modified":"2024-08-17T20:17:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T20:17:58","slug":"1959%e2%86%921961-austin-healey-3000-mki-bn7-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1959%e2%86%921961-austin-healey-3000-mki-bn7-2\/","title":{"rendered":"1959 &#8211; 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BN7"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>1959\u21921961 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BN7<\/h1>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><span id=\"intelliTXT\">In an attempt to rebrand the Austin Healey, it was renamed the 3000 that represented the car&#8217;s 3-liter engine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>This model was replaced outright with the 3000 MKII which featured three SU HS4 carburetors.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a 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width=\"30%\">production years<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1959 &#8211; 1961<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">built at<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Abington, England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">engine<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Series C Straight-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">valvetrain<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">OHV 2 Valves \/ Cyl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">displacement<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2912 cc \/ 177.7 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">bore<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">83.31 mm \/ 3.28 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">stroke<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">88.9 mm \/ 3.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">compression<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">8.7:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">power<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">87.2 kw \/ 117 bhp @ 4700 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">specific output<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">40.18 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">bhp\/weight<\/td>\n<td 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width=\"70%\">~17.0 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-272345 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1099812-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1959\u21921961 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BN7\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=5331&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1099812\">1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BN7 H-BN7-L\/10830<\/a> &#8211; sold for $81,400<\/b> Photo-Documented Restoration by Healey Expert Completed in 2014. Documented with BMHT Certifcate. Refnished in Original Color Scheme. First in Class at the Healey Rendezvous 2014. Accompanied by Fitted Top, Side Curtains, and Manuals.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3219\/1.html\">The 2015 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-272349 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1085950-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1959\u21921961 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BN7\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=5331&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1085950\">1959 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BN7 H-BN7-L\/1315<\/a> &#8211; sold for $88,000<\/b> Rare two-seat model. Matching numbers, in classic Healey Blue and Ivory duotone paint, as original. Frame-off restoration, with 500 miles since. British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3111\/1.html\">Amelia Island 2014 by RM Auctions<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-272350 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1060166-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1959\u21921961 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BN7\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=5331&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1060166\">1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BN7 HBN7L894<\/a> &#8211; sold for $70,400<\/b> Recently Awarded Best in Class and Best Healey. 4,000 Miles Since 2011 Frame\u2010Off Restoration. Stunning Finish in Black with Chrome Wire Wheels. Rare Two\u2010Seater Roadster, One of 2,825 Built. Essentially Untouched in Storage for Almost 35 Years. Extremely rare 2-seat removable hardtop.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2949\/1.html\">The 2013 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-272351 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/998580.jpg\" alt=\"1959\u21921961 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BN7\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=5331&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=998580\">1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BN7 Vintage Racing Car<\/a> &#8211; <\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">Originally registered 57 FAC, this standard-production 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 has factory-ordered modifications by DMH under Geoff Healey with &#8216;Sebring&#8217; performance upgrades and a state-of-the-art Ruddspeed triple-carburettor intake manifold, which is believed to be the only known such unit in existence. Among the numerous mechanical upgrades, a magneto replaced the standard distributor. Destined for Canada in early 1960, it was re-skinned with ultra-lightweight aluminium body panels including all wings and the doors, with door handles deleted. A special Perspex windscreen and a centrally located roll bar were also fitted.<\/div>\n<p><b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2665\/1.html\">2011 Salon Priv\u00e9 Auction by RM<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1959\u21921961 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BN7 In an attempt to rebrand the Austin Healey, it was renamed the 3000 that represented the car&#8217;s 3-liter engine. This model was replaced outright with the 3000 MKII which featured three SU HS4 carburetors. 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