1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI 2+2

Registration No: GSK 627
Chassis No: HBT7L4977
MOT: Exempt

• Factory options included wire wheels, heater, laminated windscreen, miles-per-hour speedometer, and overdrive
• Offered with substantial history file containing numerous invoices, MOT certificates and original Driver’s Handbook
• Said to be absolutely stunning and offered from long term ownership

The star of the 1952 London Motor Show, the 'Big Healey' would enjoy fantastic success and steady development, with the early four-cylinder cars giving way to the 100-Six in 1956, which in turn was replaced by the first of the 3000s in 1959. By now the engine capacity of its straight-six had risen to 2912cc and the power output to 124bhp - sufficient to grace a standard car with a 0-60mph time of 11.4 seconds and a top speed of around 114mph. There was also the option of Laycock de Normanville overdrive for the four-speed gearbox and braking had been improved by the adoption of discs at the front. There were two body options available - a two-seater (BN7) or an occasional four-seater (BT7). By the time the MkI 3000 was superseded by the MkII in 1961, a total of 2,825 BN7s and 10,825 BT7s had been produced.

Originally built on 29th October 1959, this 3000 Mk 1 2+2 was supplied new as a left-hand-drive export model finished in Ivory White with red interior and black hood, and dispatched on 7th November 1959 to Dusseldorf, Germany. From the factory, it had several optional extras specified including wire wheels, heater, laminated windscreen, miles-per-hour speedometer and overdrive. In 1991, the car returned to the UK, where it was converted to right-hand drive and a black leather interior fitted. Coming from long-term ownership it has been extremely well cared for and is said to be an absolutely stunning example. GSK 627 is offered with a substantial history file which includes numerous invoices, past MoT certificates, a BMIHT Certificate and an original Driver’s Handbook. A replica 1959 road tax disc affixed to the car’s windscreen (£12 10s!) completes the period appearance of this fine-looking Healey.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760