Numbers Matching Professionally Rebuilt Engine Original Paint New Brakes Shocks

Condition: Used
Make: Austin Healey
Model: 3000
SubModel: BT7 MK1
Type: Convertible
Trim: Convertible 2-Dr
Year: 1960
Mileage: 129,350
VIN: HBT7L2621
Color: Colorado Red
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: San Francisco, California, United States
Extras
Convertible

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Description of 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 MK1

1960 Austin Healey 3000
San Francisco, A
415-205-0716
sales@carplanet.com 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7

Excellent running 1960 Austin Healey 3000 MK1 BT7. Only 500 miles on fully rebuilt original engine with documentation. Rebuilt brakes with Girling front discs. A survivor that is still wearing some of it's original paint. Rust free undercarriage. Heritage certificate confirms numbers matching engine and original color of Colorado Red. Optioned with desirable overdrive and adjustable steering column. Painted 15" wire wheels. Includes Dynaplastics hard top, onvertible top frame, ide curtains and other extra parts. Recent tuneup just completed. A great driver as is or excellent full restoration candidate.

The following is a detailed description of the car, long with over 150 photos and 1 video. iPad and iPhone viewers can access photos by clicking HERE. Please email or call us at 415-205-0716, f you have any questions.

Photos and Videos
Body, rim and Paint Having mostly resided in eastern Washington, he body of this 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 has been very well preserved. The upper body is very straight with no dents. The undercarriage appears to be mostly original with no rust.

All major original trim parts are present and in fair condition. All chrome parts show a nice shine. Front and rear light Lucas lenses show no cracks. There is no soft top, ut the soft top frame and original side curtains are included. A nice fitting Dynaplastics hardtop is also included.Missing wiper blades and side mirror faces.

Majority of the original Colorado Red paint appears to be present, ith perhaps an older repaint to the right rear quarter panel. The paint has a cool patina with some small areas of missing paint on doors and right rear quarter panel, ut overall it's fine for a driver.

Interior The Black interior is complete. The interior is older but overall the interior is of a fair driver quality. Usable as is. All gauges, witches and knobs on the face of the dash are present, xcept the headlight switch knob and washer pump knob. Electricals Front headlights, arking lights, ail lights, rake lights and windshield wipers are functional. The starter and generator are functioning fine. Speedometer, achometer, ater temp, il pressure and fuel gauges are functional. Horn and turn signals are presently not functioning. 12 volt battery holds charge. The heater blower and radio are not installed, ut are included. New wiring harness was installed during engine rebuild. Engine and Transmission

The engine has been completely and professionally rebuilt and upgraded. The engine is the original 2912cc inline six cylinder (number 29D/RU/H3199) with twin SU carburetors. Engine rebuild is well documented. The engine starts very easily and accelerates with excellent power. The engine emits that original and classic throaty exhaust note.

The engine rebuild work (see photos of rebuild records) was completed between 2004 and 2007 and included:

Cleaned and pressure tested block, ebore cylinders, esurface cylinder block, ine hone main bearings, repared block with all new soft plugs, alanced assembly of crank and rods with flywheel, ut and polished crankshaft, emachined camshaft, ebuilt water pump, ew oil pump, ightened and balanced flywheel, ardened valve seats, ew valves and valve guides, ew clutch and pressure plate.

The engine was professionally tuned within the last month. The needle and seats in the SU carburetors were replaced with the upgraded viton seal type.

The original 4 speed transmission shifts smoothly. Overdrive is installed, ut not presently functional.

CLICK HERE FOR ENGINE RUNNING VIDEO Suspension, heels, ires and Brakes

The suspension is in very good condition with newly rebuilt lever shocks.

The original 15" painted wire wheels are currently installed and are in very good condition. The original spare is present and included.

All four 165R15 sized radial tires have approximately 500 miles on them and were installed new in 2008. They are in good condition with good tread.

The brakes are functioning very well with records of rebuilt front Girling calipers, ew front brake pads, ew brakes lines and hoses, ew rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders within last 500 miles. The emergency brake is correctly adjusted and holds tight.

Extra Parts and Documentation

The following extra parts are included: Spare wheel, riginal side curtains, riginal soft top frame, ard top, eater blower, adio and miscellaneous other parts.

Documentation includes clear title, ritish Heritage certificate and detailed engine rebuild and service records from 2004 to 2015.

Phone: 415.205.0716 -- Email: sales@carplanet.com

Terms & Conditions:

This vehicle is being sold "as-is", ith no warranty, xpressed or implied. Vehicle is available for an inspection prior to purchase and we will be happy to arrange one at the expense of the interested buyer.

Taxes and Licensing: California buyers will be charged sales tax and licensing and processed on your behalf. Out of state buyers (including other countries), e will send title and you will be responsible for registration and taxes in your own state or providence. All transactions will be charged a $65 documentation fee in addition to the sales price. If leaving the state or country, he car must be picked up by a transportation company that can provide a bill of lading, therwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed transport companies provide these). Personalized plates on vehicles (if any) belong to the owner of record and cannot be included with the vehicle.

Payment: A non-refundable deposit of $1000 is due within 24 hours of the auction close. The remaining balance is due within 7 days from the close of auction, nless other arrangements were made. Accepted payment methods are bank wire transfers, ashier's checks and money orders. If you wish to obtain financing, lease do so ahead of time. We reserve the right to end the auction early. We also reserve the right to verify any or all bids to ensure exceptional auction integrity. Please do not ask the reserve amount, s we will not disclose this information.

Shipping: Transportation expenses are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Vehicle must be picked up within 10 days from close of the auction, fter which a storage fee of $25.00 per day (or partial day) will be charged. We cannot be held liable for any problems or damages arising from or due to transportation handling. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges and fees from point of sale to the final destination. In addition, t is the buyer's responsibility to arrange & coordinate shipping. We are happy to provide a list of transporters.

This vehicle is being sold by CarPlanet.com, licensed vehicle dealer in the state of California. Car is also advertised for sale locally. We reserve the right to end this auction early.