2026-11-13 18:25:15 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 12/26

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10th Dec, 2026 Sandown Park | Esher, Surrey

1960 Austin-Healey 3000

Estimate £25,000 - £30,000

Registration No: 871 UYX

Chassis No: HBT7L9979

MOT: Exempt

An exceedingly handsome car, this BT7-bodied 3000 was built on May 26-27th, 1960, as a left-hand drive North American export model. Finished in Ivory White with Black hood and trim, it was despatched on June 10th to Hambro Trading Inc. in Philadelphia. It was a desirably specified car from the factory, with original equipment including a heater, wire wheels, overdrive and an adjustable steering column. In 2017, it was reimported from Pennsylvania into Britain in 2017 with an indicated 67,000 miles, being described as “in running condition, if somewhat tatty.”

Upon arrival, it was subjected to an extensive restoration by Severn Classics to bring it up to its present condition. The car was dismantled and stripped to the bare-metal, then professionally repainted in its original colour. All the mechanical assemblies were stripped and refurbished with new parts used where necessary. The engine was rebored and assembled with new pistons, bearings and so on. The cylinder head was cleaned and assembled with new valves and guides, and the carburettors were likewise stripped and cleaned. The gearbox and axle were overhauled, while the road springs and brakes were renewed. The chassis was cleaned and blasted before painting, the radiator was recored and all the brightwork was renovated. Finishing touches included a new wiring loom, new chrome wire wheels and a new hood and leather upholstery, pleasingly preserving the original colour scheme.

Since the restoration, the Austin-Healey has only seen light use and hence still presents extremely well. A great car for everything from Sunday lunch outings to Continental trips and the Goodwood Revival, it is supplied with paperwork including the V5C, a Pennsylvania title, restoration invoices from Severn Classics exceeding £102,000, some restoration photographs, and a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate.