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1962' Austin-Healey 3000
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£30,000Published 13 June 2026ID: 5ctIpc
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Information from the owner
Body: Convertible
Age: 64 years
Fuel: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Exterior color: Blue
Exterior: Tonneau Cover
Seller's comments about 1962' Austin-Healey 3000
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 28th July from 12pm
Auction 29th July, 2026 12:00
Location: Pavilion Gardens St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
Registration No: 8737 RWChassis No: HBT 7 18112MOT: Exempt
Original RHD home market car
Extensive known history with only 2 previous owners
Current owner for over 28 years and always dry stored
Still with its original personalised document file and BMC HeritageTrust Certificate
One of the most charismatic British sportscars ever made, the Big Healey used what was essentially the same silhouette to evolve from a pared-back, four-cylinder Roadster through to a more civilised, six-cylinder Convertible. Described by The Motor in 1961 the 3000 Mk II as ‘Velvet gloved high performance from the latest triple-carburettor 4-seater’ the early versions are extremely desirous and hold a legendary status. Officially capable of 112 MPH the model was famous for its distinct vertical grille styling and thrilling exhaust note.
This example finished in Healey blue and ivory was despatched new to Bridge Clock Motors Ltd of Coventry on 26th February 1962 and we understand has always enjoyed UK ownership. Indeed the car retains today its original Coventry registration number. In 1997 it underwent a comprehensive restoration by Healey enthusiasts Bledlow Bridge Motors and some pictures of this restoration are supplied in the document file. Supplied with a copy of the old blue type log book we can see from that from 1997 to 1998 it moved between a Steven Collins, we presume a dealer of Marlborough Place, London via auction to our vendor a garage owner, now retired. He has owned the car now for 28 years and in that time he moved to France in 2005 taking the car with him and returned to live in the UK in 2023. In that time he registered it in France and obtained a Carte gris which in effect means that the car has ‘dual nationality’ with its UK V5C.
Kept in mechanically excellent order as one would expect from a garage owner 8737 RW is in great looking shape. On inspection at the time of consignment the car was started up on multiple occasions to move into position for photographs starting up easily every time. Maintaining good oil pressure at 40 PSI on tick-over (as can be seen on the accompanying video) it also drove beautifully. Indeed our vendor intends to drive it to this auction without hesitation. Inspection underneath as can be seen by the accompanying photographs shows a very clean corrosion free example. As we understand it the gearbox is standard with overdrive. In recent times the crank was professionally ground, new timing chain fitted, the head has been faced and a Kenlowe *** fitted. Maintained constantly over 28 years as his personal car by a garage owner. Physically the car is also in great order and the striking original interior has to be mentioned. The original leather seats are in excellent shape and rare to see. The tonneau cover is soft, undamaged and fits well as does the full hood and side windows.
Confirmed by the documentation the history file is impressive. An original RHD home market and low ownership example of arguably the most desirous version of a Big Healey in such original condition is a rare to find.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
Viewing: Tues 28th July from 12pm
Auction 29th July, 2026 12:00
Location: Pavilion Gardens St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
Registration No: 8737 RWChassis No: HBT 7 18112MOT: Exempt
Original RHD home market car
Extensive known history with only 2 previous owners
Current owner for over 28 years and always dry stored
Still with its original personalised document file and BMC HeritageTrust Certificate
One of the most charismatic British sportscars ever made, the Big Healey used what was essentially the same silhouette to evolve from a pared-back, four-cylinder Roadster through to a more civilised, six-cylinder Convertible. Described by The Motor in 1961 the 3000 Mk II as ‘Velvet gloved high performance from the latest triple-carburettor 4-seater’ the early versions are extremely desirous and hold a legendary status. Officially capable of 112 MPH the model was famous for its distinct vertical grille styling and thrilling exhaust note.
This example finished in Healey blue and ivory was despatched new to Bridge Clock Motors Ltd of Coventry on 26th February 1962 and we understand has always enjoyed UK ownership. Indeed the car retains today its original Coventry registration number. In 1997 it underwent a comprehensive restoration by Healey enthusiasts Bledlow Bridge Motors and some pictures of this restoration are supplied in the document file. Supplied with a copy of the old blue type log book we can see from that from 1997 to 1998 it moved between a Steven Collins, we presume a dealer of Marlborough Place, London via auction to our vendor a garage owner, now retired. He has owned the car now for 28 years and in that time he moved to France in 2005 taking the car with him and returned to live in the UK in 2023. In that time he registered it in France and obtained a Carte gris which in effect means that the car has ‘dual nationality’ with its UK V5C.
Kept in mechanically excellent order as one would expect from a garage owner 8737 RW is in great looking shape. On inspection at the time of consignment the car was started up on multiple occasions to move into position for photographs starting up easily every time. Maintaining good oil pressure at 40 PSI on tick-over (as can be seen on the accompanying video) it also drove beautifully. Indeed our vendor intends to drive it to this auction without hesitation. Inspection underneath as can be seen by the accompanying photographs shows a very clean corrosion free example. As we understand it the gearbox is standard with overdrive. In recent times the crank was professionally ground, new timing chain fitted, the head has been faced and a Kenlowe *** fitted. Maintained constantly over 28 years as his personal car by a garage owner. Physically the car is also in great order and the striking original interior has to be mentioned. The original leather seats are in excellent shape and rare to see. The tonneau cover is soft, undamaged and fits well as does the full hood and side windows.
Confirmed by the documentation the history file is impressive. An original RHD home market and low ownership example of arguably the most desirous version of a Big Healey in such original condition is a rare to find.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
