Austin Healey 3000 MKI - BMC Works Replica

The Austin Healey 3000 MK1  ‘BMC Works Replica’ offered at Autostorico is finished in Tartan Red with White hardtop and Black interior trim. Supplied new in 1960 to the North American market and specified with the following factory options: wire wheels, laminated windscreen, overdrive and miles per hour speedometer. Spending its early life in the USA before returning to UK shores in 1996 when it was converted to RHD. Purchased by its current owner in August 2000 the car underwent a no expense spared nut and bolt ground up conversion to full BMC works rally specification.

Work started with the engine being removed and sent to Denis Welch for a full upgrade and rebuild including fitting an alloy head, triple Weber carburettors along with rally cams. Attention then past to the bodywork with panels being replaced by aluminium before being resprayed. The gearbox and drive train were rebuilt along with overhauling the braking and suspension system, fitting a roll cage and sump guard, full electrical re-wire, whilst still retaining its dynamo and non-electronic ignition to satisfy much more stringent scrutineering at classic rally events. Other notable features include a fire extinguisher, Halda twinmaster timer, twin rally timers, bucket sports seats with five-point harnesses, intercom system, heated windscreen and spotlights.

Offered for sale with a current V5 registration document, a history file including numerous invoices and other related material.

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