2026-01-22 11:04:21 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 1/26

www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/gi26e_r0079/1962-austin-healey-3000-mkii-bn7

Auction description:

Global Icons: Europe Online 23 - 30 January 2026

1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKII BN7

Lot 168

Estimate: €100.000 - €120.000

One of only 355 desirable MKII BN7 ever produced

Delivered new in the USA and imported to Europe in 1989 by John “Mr. Big Healey” Chatham

Significant racing history from 1990 to 2025; part of “Team Healey,” winner of the 1990 UK–USA Healey Challenge

Engine prepared by Woolmer Classic Engineering Ltd. to FIA specifications in 2020, producing 270 horsepower

Comprehensive file of invoices, BMIHT certificate, correspondence, and former PTH FIA documentation

Eligible for numerous international events

Chassis No. HBN7-L/17704

Delivered new in left-hand drive in February 1962 in the state of New York, the Austin Healey 3000 MKII BN7 presented here was imported from the United States in 1988 by John Chatham, often referred to as “Mr. Big Healey.” It was converted to right-hand drive and modified to FIA specifications to compete in the UK vs US Healey Challenge in 1990, driven by Mike Windsor. Since then, this example has raced continuously in major historic events across Europe, as documented by the numerous race reports and timing sheets included in its extensive file. The current French owner acquired the car in 2024 and, the following year, competed in the Le Mans Classic in Plate 3 alongside the legendary “DD300.”

The car was first fully restored in the 1990s by the British specialist Rawles Motorsport. In 2020, the then-owner, Richard Hudson, carried out a mechanical restoration to FIA standards with Woolmer Classic Engineering. The aluminum body and paint remain in generally good presentation. Equipped with a FIA-homologated Denis Welch aluminum cylinder head and its three Weber 45 DCOE carburetors, the engine now produces a claimed 270 hp, making this Healey an ideal contender for the Peter Auto Sixties' Endurance Series, the 6 Hours of Spa, or the GTSCC.

Accompanied by its FIA PTH, valid until 31 December 2025, this example has competed for only two hours (Le Mans Classic 2025) since its last overhaul. Driven by a specialist on public roads in early January, the engine proved well-tuned, delivering its full power, and is fully ready to shine on track once again!