2025-09-20 09:18:31 | pauls writes:

Car on BaT

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Auction description:

Seller: SullivanAutoHouse

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Chassis: HBT7L3836

84k Miles Shown, TMU

2.9-Liter Inline-Six

Dual SU Carburetors

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Overdrive Unit

Healey Blue Paint

Blue Soft Top

Blue Upholstery

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Front Disc Brakes

2+2 Seating

BMIHT Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

Lot #210958

This 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 Mk I was built in September 1959 and delivered new to a dealer in Boston, Massachusetts. Chassis HBT7L3836 is said to have subsequently made its way to Southern California, where it remained with its prior long-term owner for over five decades, including a multi-year refurbishment at Toy Shop Restorations of National City in the early 1990s. Work involved body repairs and frame work as well as a repaint in blue and installation of a replacement blue soft top and interior upholstery. Acquired by the current owner and relocated to Kansas in 2023, the car is powered by a 2.9-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive and is further equipped with 2+2 seating, front disc brakes, and 15″ knock-off wire wheels. This 3000 Mk I is now offered on dealer consignment with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, refurbishment records, and a Kansas title listing the car as a 1960 model.

The car left the factory finished in Healey Blue (BU2) and underwent body repairs prior to a repaint as part of the early 1990s refurbishment. A replacement removable blue soft top was also added at that time. Further details include a hood scoop and a fender-mounted, driver-side mirror as well as chrome bumpers with overriders.

The 15″ wire wheels are secured by two-ear knock-offs and mounted with 165-width Michelin tires. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.

The 2+2 cabin features bucket seats that were re-trimmed in blue upholstery in the course of the previously mentioned refurbishment completed in the early 1990s. Further equipment includes a Smiths heater as well as a dash-mounted mirror and door storage pockets.

A banjo-style steering wheel is mounted to an adjustable column and frames white-dial Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, a fuel-level gauge, and a combination gauge displaying oil pressure and water temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 84k miles, and the selling dealer states that total mileage is unknown.

The 2.9-liter inline-six featured dual SU HD6 carburetors from the factory for a rating of 137 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. The selling dealer tells us that an inspection was performed in preparation for the sale.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission with Laycock de Normanville electric overdrive. The transmission was rebuilt, and the seller notes that sections of the frame were reinforced as part of the aforementioned early 1990s refurbishment process.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate lists production information and colors as well as a build date of September 11, 1959, and delivery to Boston, Massachusetts.

The Kansas title lists “Antique” under the Vehicle Record Notations section.