{"id":272397,"date":"2016-04-22T03:42:24","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T03:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=272397"},"modified":"2024-08-17T20:17:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T20:17:58","slug":"1960%e2%86%921962-austin-healey-3000-mki-bt7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1960%e2%86%921962-austin-healey-3000-mki-bt7\/","title":{"rendered":"1960 &#8211; 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BT7"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>1960\u21921962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BT7<\/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<p>Story by Supercars.net<\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h3>In Detail<\/h3>\n<table class=\"cardetails\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">submitted by<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/garage\/72036\/index.html\">Richard Owen<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">type<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Series Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">production years<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1960 &#8211; 1962<\/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=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">price $<\/td>\n<td 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valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Single Dry Plate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">gear ratios<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2.93:1, 2.05:1, 1.31:1, 1.00:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">top speed<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~185.1 kph \/ 115.0 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">0 &#8211; 60 mph<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~11.0 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">0 &#8211; 100 mph<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~36.0 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">0 &#8211; 1\/4 mile<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~17.0 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">combined fuel econ eu<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">12 L\/100 km or 19.60 mpg-us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-272398 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098881-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1960\u21921962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BT7\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=6512&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1098881\">1960 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 MK I BT7 HBT7L 9299<\/a> &#8211; sold for $56,100<\/b> 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.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3213\/1.html\">The Scottsdale Auction 2015 by Bonhams<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-272399 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098865-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1960\u21921962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BT7\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/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=6512&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1098865\">1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BT7 H-BT7-L\/13442<\/a> &#8211; sold for $71,500<\/b> 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.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3212\/1.html\">The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-272400 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062534-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1960\u21921962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BT7\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=6512&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1062534\">1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark I BT7 Roadster H-BT7-L\/2348<\/a> &#8211;<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p>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&#215;15 road speed tires turn on Dunlop 60-spoke chrome wire wheels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2957\/1.html\">2013 Amelia Island by Rm Auctions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1960\u21921962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BT7 In an attempt to rebrand the Austin Healey, it was renamed the 3000 that represented the car&#8217;s 3-liter engine. 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