Description Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 A Rare, One-Family-Owned British Icon in Stunning Condition. This beautifully presented Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 is a true collector’s gem. As one of the rarer two-seater roadsters in the “Big Healey” lineup. It embodies the pure, exhilarating spirit of 1960s British sports car motoring. One family owned, this BN7 has been cherished throughout its life and remains in exceptional cosmetic and mechanical condition. It was maintained by the Austin Healey expert in South Africa. Notable Features and Upgrades: - Cressida 5-Speed Gearbox Conversion: Currently fitted with a smooth, reliable Toyota Cressida 5-speed transmission. This popular upgrade provides better gear spacing, easier highway cruising, reduced engine RPM at speed, and improved drivability while maintaining the car’s classic feel. - Original 4-Speed Gearbox Included: The factory-original 4-speed (overhauled in the UK and ready for reinstallation) comes with the car, allowing the next owner full flexibility to return it to authentic factory specification if desired. This is a major plus for purists.Meticulously maintained with a focus on originality and usability. - Hard Top: This vehicle comes with a working soft top as well as a hard top to give the new owner the best of both worlds to enjoy this beautiful Austin Healey in any weather. This example stands out as a matching number, low-ownership, well-kept survivor. This Vehicle was shipped to South Africa as a CKD unit painted in primer only for assembly in Cape Town. The engine number differs from the production record by two. At the time of assembly, the local assembly plant was not concerned about matching the crated engines with the body when batches of vehicles were shipped to South Africa. This is a special opportunity to own a piece of British automotive history that turns heads and delivers smiles on every drive.Classic cars like this are best appreciated in person – don’t miss your chance to own this beautiful BN7! Shipment to the UK can be arranged. |