1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BT7

1960 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 Description:

This is a wonderful car to drive and a real head turner. It was repainted before I purchased it in 2011.

It has matching numbers according to the British Motor Industries Heritage Trust build record.

Chassis Number HBT7L11548

Engine Number29D-RU-H/20492

Body Number 11700

Exterior ColorColorado Red

Interior Color A-H Grey (Off-White/Doeskin)

Carpet ColorDark Red

Soft Top ColorA-H Grey (Off-White/Doeskin)

Tonneau ColorA-H Grey (Off-White/Doeskin)

Build Date10-11 August 1960

Ship Date 18 August 1960 to a dealer in Fort Worth TX

Factory EquipmentWire Wheels, Heater, Adjustable Steering Column, Roadspeed Tires

Laminated Windshield, 4 Speed Manual Gearbox with Overdrive

Front Disc Brakes

Modifications12v alternator negative ground

Pertronix electronic ignition

Nexen SB 802 P165-80R15 radial tires shaved and balanced on 72 spoke chrome wire wheels

Rear brake drums balanced

Electric auxiliary radiator cooling fan

Lucas Flamethrower driving lights with relay

Reversing light

Spin–on oil filter

Badge bar with period Royal Automobile Club badge

Major ServicesReplaced king pins and pinion seal in 2011

Replaced clutch in 2012

Rebuilt carburetors in 2016

The soft-top and its frame stow behind the rear seat back. The side curtains stow in the boot.
There is a scissor jack and a soft mallet for wheel removal.
A factory workshop manual on CD and a driver's handbook are included.
70241 is the mileage shown on the speedometer. The actual mileage is unknown.