Austin-Healey 3000 MkI BN7

This is a 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI in BN7 two-seat form, the first car to carry the enlarged 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine in place of the 2.6-litre unit from the Healey 100/6. Being a two-seater, it has a larger boot and room for the spare wheel on the parcel shelf. It was built in late August 1959 as a left-hand-drive export car and remains in that specification.

It is finished in Colorado Red and comes with a rare white hard top. A white hood, black vinyl tonneau and black mohair tonneau are also included, along with side screens, a full-size spare, tool kit, rear fog light, rain cover and luggage rack.

The car has had the same ownership since 1993, and the history files document the work done. A major recommissioning in 2003 by Orchard Restorations cost just over £7,000. It covered a full engine and gearbox rebuild, a new boot floor, and repairs to the rear shroud, shock supports and front shroud. Seat belts were fitted at the same time. The doors were restored in 1997 and the hood frame repaired in 1996. It has seen little use in recent years and the dealer says it could benefit from some upgrades. Conversion to right-hand drive is available at extra cost.