Austin-Healey 3000 MK1 BN7 'BMC Works Replica'

This 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 is the rarer two-seater BN7 and has been turned into a full BMC works-style rally car. It was built for the North American market with wire wheels, a laminated windscreen, overdrive and a mph speedometer. It came back to the UK in 1996 and was converted to right-hand drive.

The current owner bought it in August 2000 and commissioned a ground-up conversion. Denis Welch rebuilt the engine with an alloy head, triple Weber carburettors and rally cams. The panels were replaced in aluminium and the car was resprayed in Tartan Red with a white hardtop. The gearbox, drivetrain, brakes and suspension were rebuilt, and the car was fully rewired. It keeps its dynamo and non-electronic ignition, which suits strict classic-rally scrutineering.

Rally equipment includes a roll cage, sump guard, Halda Twinmaster and twin timers, bucket seats with five-point harnesses, an intercom and spotlights. It has competed in several European events and won its class in the 2001 Winter Challenge. It comes with a current V5 and a history file of invoices.