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1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII (BJ7) convertible No reserve
See original version (French)
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1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII (BJ7) convertible No reserve
See original version (French)
Estimate €40,000 - €60,000
Voluntary lot
Description
1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII (BJ7) convertible No reserve
Manufacturer: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII (BJ7) convertible
Model: No reserve
Registration document: French registration document
Chassis No.: Chassis No. 24295
- Same owner since 1990
- Meticulously maintained by specialists
- Well-preserved car with a beautiful patina
- Has successfully competed in several Tour Auto events
- No reserve
One of the distinctive features of this car is that it has had only two owners since 1984, which is rare for this type of model. The second owner, our very meticulous enthusiast from Touraine, purchased it in January 1990 from the Royal Automobile garage in La Baule, as evidenced by the purchase invoice included in the file. Since then, he has used it regularly and has even taken part in a number of historic rallies, such as the Tour de France Auto in 1998 and 1999 (the event’s centenary year), and the France Tour in September 2009. To keep it roadworthy and ensure trouble-free driving, it has been regularly serviced, and the file contains a large number of invoices totalling over 40,000 euros since 1990, from reputable workshops such as Garage Tessier in Veigné and Éric Pérou’s workshop, a specialist in this model.
Thanks to having been in such careful hands, it is now in a fine state of preservation, with an attractive interior patina and a reliable soft top. As a 3000 MkII, it offers the advantage of two small rear seats and a less spartan specification than the earlier versions, notably featuring a curved windscreen and power windows. Its sporty dashboard includes a useful ‘Terratrip’ for regularity rallies, and its 3-litre 6-cylinder engine gives it a lively character accompanied by an exhilarating sound, which the future owner will be able to enjoy with the confidence that comes from a well-maintained car of unquestionable authenticity.
French title
Chassis No. 24295
- Same owner since 1990
- Meticulously serviced by specialists
- Well-preserved car with a lovely patina
- Successfully competed in several Tour Auto events
- No reserve
1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII (BJ7) convertible
One of the distinctive features of this car is that it has had only two owners since 1984, which is rare for this type of model. The second owner (a very meticulous enthusiast from Touraine) purchased it in January 1990 from the Royal Automobile garage in La Baule, as evidenced by the purchase order included in the file. Since then, it has been driven regularly and has even taken part in a number of historic rallies, such as the Tour de France Auto in 1998 and 1999 (the event’s centenary year) as well as the France Tour in September 2009. To keep it roadworthy and ensure trouble-free driving, the car has been regularly serviced, and the file contains a large number of invoices totalling over 40,000 euros since 1990, from reputable garages such as Garage Tessier in Tours and Éric Pérou’s workshop, a specialist in this model.
Having been in such careful hands, it is now in a beautifully preserved condition, with an attractive interior patina and a reliable soft top. As a 3000 MkII, it offers the advantage of two small rear seats and a less spartan specification than the earlier versions, notably featuring a curved windscreen and roll-up windows. Its sporty dashboard features a ‘Terratrip’ – useful for regularity rally events – and its 3-litre 6-cylinder engine delivers impressive performance coupled with an exhilarating sound, which the future owner will be able to enjoy with the reassurance of a well-maintained car and its undeniable authenticity.
Photos © Alexis Ruben
1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII (BJ7) convertible No reserve
Manufacturer: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII (BJ7) convertible
Model: No reserve
Registration document: French title
Chassis No.: Chassis No. 24295
- Same owner since 1990
- Meticulously serviced by specialists
- Well-preserved car with a lovely patina
- Successfully took part in several Tour Auto events
- No reserve
One of the distinctive features of this car is the fact that it has had only two owners since 1984, which is rare for this type of model. The second owner (a very meticulous enthusiast from Touraine) purchased it in January 1990 from the Royal Automobile garage in La Baule, as evidenced by the purchase order included in the file. Since then, it has been driven regularly and has even taken part in a number of historic rallies, such as the Tour de France Auto in 1998 and 1999 (the event’s centenary year) as well as the France Tour in September 2009. To keep it roadworthy and ensure trouble-free driving, the car has been regularly serviced, and the file contains a large number of invoices totalling over 40,000 euros since 1990, from reputable garages such as Garage Tessier in Tours and Éric Pérou’s workshop, a specialist in this model.
Having been in such careful hands, it is now in a beautifully preserved condition, with an attractive interior patina and a reliable soft top. As a 3000 MkII, it offers the advantage of two small rear seats and a less spartan specification than the earlier versions, notably featuring a curved windscreen and roll-up windows. Its sporty dashboard features a ‘Terratrip’ – useful for regularity rally events – and its 3-litre 6-cylinder engine delivers impressive performance coupled with an exhilarating sound, which the future owner will be able to enjoy with the reassurance of a well-maintained car and its undeniable authenticity.
Photos © Alexis Ruben
See original version (French)
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