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1961 Austin Healey 3000 BT7

2,912cc Naturally Aspirated I6 | 4-Speed Manual  | Two-Tone Paint

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Builder:
3000
VIN:
HBT7L12158
Lot Number:
260353899
Odometer:
68,943
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
2,912cc Naturally Aspirated I6
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Colorado Red/Old English White
Interior Color:
Black
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Vehicle Location:
Williamsburg
Virginia
  • 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7
  • 2,912cc Naturally Aspirated I6
  • Twin SU HD6 Carburetors
  • 4-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • Colorado Red/Old English White Exterior
  • Black Leather Interior w/ Red Piping
  • Smiths Heater
  • Banjo-Style Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel.
  • Chrome Wire Wheels
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Extras Included in the Sale

  • Car Cover
  • Owner's Manual (Original)

Background Story of this 1961 Austin Healey 3000

Overview of 1961 Austin Healey 3000 For Sale by Owner

The 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 "Big Healey" represents the peak of British roadster design, offering a visceral driving experience paired with timeless, curvaceous styling. This particular example shows just 68,943 miles on the odometer, an exceptionally low figure for a vehicle of this vintage, suggesting a life of careful curation and limited road use. Finished in the quintessential two-tone Colorado Red over Old English White, this BT7 is the desirable 2+2 configuration, offering the practicality of rear jump seats without sacrificing the classic long-hood, short-deck silhouette. Accompanied by an extensive history file and original driver’s documentation, this Healey is a premier choice for the enthusiast seeking a documented, low-mileage survivor of the golden era of motoring.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 is a masterclass in mid-century elegance, presented in its most famous color combination: Colorado Red with Old English White coves. The paintwork is accented by brilliant chrome bumpers with overriders, a traditional oval grille, and dual "bullet" style fender-mounted mirrors. The car sits correctly on 15-inch chrome 60-spoke wire wheels with authentic knock-off spinners, wrapped in period-appropriate radial tires. This BT7 retains its classic roadster profile with a flat windshield and detachable side curtains, ensuring an authentic open-air experience that defines the "Big Healey" legacy. Inside, the cabin is a time capsule of British craftsmanship, featuring black leather bucket seats finished with contrasting red piping. The interior is remarkably well-preserved, showcasing the original Smiths instrumentation set into a black crinkle-finish dashboard. A wood-rimmed banjo steering wheel provides the perfect tactile connection to the road, while the center console houses the high-torque shifter and the control for the factory Smiths heater. The 2+2 seating arrangement provides enough room for occasional passengers or extra luggage, making this an ideal companion for long-distance vintage rallies or weekend coastal tours.

Engine

Powering this 1961 BT7 is the legendary 2.9L (2,912cc) BMC C-Series inline-six engine, a powerplant renowned for its durability and signature exhaust note. Equipped with twin SU HD6 carburetors, this engine delivers a smooth 124 horsepower, providing effortless torque that makes the Healey a formidable performer even by modern standards. The power is managed by a 4-speed manual transmission featuring the highly desirable electronic overdrive on the top gears, allowing for comfortable high-speed cruising. The chassis is further refined by factory Girling front disc brakes—a major technological leap for 1961—ensuring confident stopping power to match its straight-line speed. With under 69,000 original miles, the mechanical components of this Austin-Healey remain tight and responsive, offering the same "he-man" driving dynamics that made it a rally-winning icon in the 1960s.

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1961 Austin Healey 3000 BT7

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$54,999
SOLD

The 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 "Big Healey" represents the peak of British roadster design, offering a visceral driving experience paired with timeless, curvaceous styling. This particular example shows just 68,943 miles on the odometer, an exceptionally low figure for a vehicle of this vintage, suggesting a life of careful curation and limited road use. Finished in the quintessential two-tone Colorado Red over Old English White, this BT7 is the desirable 2+2 configuration, offering the practicality of rear jump seats without sacrificing the classic long-hood, short-deck silhouette. Accompanied by an extensive history file and original driver’s documentation, this Healey is a premier choice for the enthusiast seeking a documented, low-mileage survivor of the golden era of motoring.

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1988 Austin Healey 3000 Sebring Replica

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$36,500
SOLD

This 1988 Austin-Healey 3000 Sebring Replica captures the unmistakable style of the British roadster while offering the performance and reliability of American engineering. Handcrafted by All-Steel Vintage Equipment, this build features an all-steel body and a 302ci Ford V8, making it a compelling mix of vintage aesthetics and modern muscle. With only 3,056 miles, this example presents as a lightly driven specialty car that combines charm, rarity, and usability.

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1962 Austin Healey 3000 Kit Car

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PENDING SALE
$27,499
SOLD

The Austin Healey 3000 remains one of the most iconic British roadsters of the 1960s, celebrated for its elegant lines and open-air driving experience. With original examples commanding high values, kit car recreations provide enthusiasts with an attainable way to enjoy the classic Healey aesthetic. This 1962 Austin Healey 3000 Kit Car, offered out of Phoenix, Arizona, captures the spirit of the original while incorporating thoughtful updates. Finished in red with a beige interior, it pairs vintage styling cues with a carbureted V6 engine, a manual transmission, and several period-inspired touches that make it both engaging to drive and striking to look at.

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1961 Austin Healey 3000 BT7

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$54,999

The 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 "Big Healey" represents the peak of British roadster design, offering a visceral driving experience paired with timeless, curvaceous styling. This particular example shows just 68,943 miles on the odometer, an exceptionally low figure for a vehicle of this vintage, suggesting a life of careful curation and limited road use. Finished in the quintessential two-tone Colorado Red over Old English White, this BT7 is the desirable 2+2 configuration, offering the practicality of rear jump seats without sacrificing the classic long-hood, short-deck silhouette. Accompanied by an extensive history file and original driver’s documentation, this Healey is a premier choice for the enthusiast seeking a documented, low-mileage survivor of the golden era of motoring.

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1959 Austin Healey Sprite

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$15,500

With its famously friendly face that is most likened to an inquisitive frog (hence the nickname Frogeye), the Austin-Healey Sprite is a lovable British roadster that was made between 1958 and 1971. With its small road footprint and frugal four-cylinder engine, it redefined what driving fun could be. Despite being the polar opposite of what most Americans considered to constitute a fun or sporty car, some examples did make it here. Case in point, this 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite for sale in Pennsylvania. With a smidge over 53,000 miles on the clock, this spunky little car is the perfect way to treat yourself to something fun to drive, as well as a definitive appreciating asset!

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1961 Austin Healey 3000 BN7 Roadster

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$52,999

Popularly called the hairy-chested Healey, the Austin-Healey 3000 was, as the name suggests, a large-engined British sports car, typically in roadster form. Unlike typical British roadsters of the time, the Austin-Healey 3000 came with an uncharacteristically large six-cylinder powerplant and was, overall, a larger car, albeit by not much. Produced between 1959 and 1967, it makes for an excellent classic car to own and cherish. Interestingly, in the Austin-Healey 3000’s later years, the majority of production found its way to North America. Today, we’ve got one of those cars, a 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 Roadster from Gastonia, North Carolina. Why not pick it up and make it your weekend cruiser?

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1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$45,000

The car that famously went underwater in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, the wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit has got its share of fans on both sides of the Atlantic. If you’ve always lusted after one of these stylish cars, we have this fiery red 1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo for sale right now in Jasper, Georgia. With its 2.2-liter turbocharged mid-mounted engine, manual gearbox and dual exhaust system, this is a car that begs to be driven at every opportunity. It’s got 71,000 miles on the clock, a beautiful tan interior and even a body-colored removable top! What’s not to like?

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1978 Lincoln Continental

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$13,000

The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V represents the peak of American luxury during the late 1970s, an era when size, comfort, and presence defined the driving experience. As one of the final years before downsizing swept through the industry, the Mark V stands as a true full-size personal luxury coupe, offering unmatched road presence and signature Lincoln elegance. This particular example shows just 48,114 miles, making it a well-preserved survivor that captures the essence of its time. With its long hood, formal roofline, and unmistakable chrome-laden styling, this Continental delivers a smooth, relaxed driving experience that prioritizes comfort above all else.

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1961 Austin Healey 3000 BT7

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$54,999

The 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 "Big Healey" represents the peak of British roadster design, offering a visceral driving experience paired with timeless, curvaceous styling. This particular example shows just 68,943 miles on the odometer, an exceptionally low figure for a vehicle of this vintage, suggesting a life of careful curation and limited road use. Finished in the quintessential two-tone Colorado Red over Old English White, this BT7 is the desirable 2+2 configuration, offering the practicality of rear jump seats without sacrificing the classic long-hood, short-deck silhouette. Accompanied by an extensive history file and original driver’s documentation, this Healey is a premier choice for the enthusiast seeking a documented, low-mileage survivor of the golden era of motoring.

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