Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I

This 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I two-seater (BN7) is a right-hand-drive car supplied new in Enfield, Middlesex in February 1960. It still wears its original registration, 9885 AR. It is finished in Slate Grey, a Porsche colour first used in 1964, over a black interior.

It is not a factory-standard car. Roger Byford, a former chairman of the Austin-Healey Club, restored it from 2012 as a fast-road Healey. The engine is built to Mk III fast-road specification, with a high-lift camshaft, balanced internals, larger 2in carburettors, a six-branch manifold and electronic ignition. It also has a five-speed gearbox, Mk III brakes, polybushed suspension and wider centre-lock wire wheels. Works-style touches include the grille with air scoops, composite wings, twin spotlamps and no bumpers.

The current owner bought it in 2022 from Rawles Motorsport and had it repainted almost completely in Slate Grey. The interior was retrimmed in black leather with BJ8 seats, and a new mohair hood set was fitted. The car comes with a history file, a Heritage Certificate and a jack. The page gives no mileage.