Austin Healey - 3000 MKII BN7 TRI CARB - 'NO RESERVE' - 1961
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€ 18,507
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Selected by Arjan Rietveld
Thirty years' experience with classic cars, specialising in Italian cars and Porsche.
Estimate € 59,000 - € 71,000
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Austin-Healey 3000 MKII BN7 TRI CARB, year 1961, located in Italy, manual transmission, petrol, red, 2912cc engine, 124 horsepower, matching numbers, Italian registration papers, certificate available.
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Description from the seller
IN RISALTO
* Equipped with Conformity Assurance Expertise Federperiti
* A sole 355 produced, three-carburetor BN7 version
* Retains black plates and original-page registration booklet
* Former owner for over 58 years
* Extremely rare preserved and original condition
HISTORY / OVERVIEW
The Austin-Healey 3000 MKII represents one of the most famous British grand tourers of the 1960s, appreciated for its elegant design, classic proportions, and sporting character. An evolution of the earlier 3000, the MKII is powered by a 2,912 cc inline-six engine, and only 355 examples were equipped with the rare and sought-after three-carburetor kit, making it the rarest Austin-Healey.
This very rare example was delivered new in Italy to Belluno in 1961, then sold in Florence from 1967 and remained with its last owner for over 58 years, retaining its original black plates and page-count registration booklet.
EXTERIOR
The bodywork was repainted in the 1970s, maintaining the original red color combination as per the birth Heritage. The paintwork is still in generally good condition with some signs of aging for a car that has been preserved and never restored.
The car has recently undergone a polishing and detailing treatment, which has enhanced its aesthetic appearance. The chrome fittings are in good condition and the factory details are well preserved and original.
A gauge thickness check showed no signs of accidents. The undercarriage is generally very solid and original as expected for a well-kept, sheltered vehicle.
INTERIOR
The interiors are original, preserved and never restored, displaying a beautiful patina of time.
The dashboard preserves the original instruments of the era, including the rare steering wheel. The canvas top is present and complete along with the various details. The cabin has recently undergone thorough sanitization, preserving the car’s maximum originality.
MECHANICS
The vehicle is equipped with the original engine as evidenced by the number on the birthplace data tag. The powerplant is in good condition, has recently been restarted with a new battery, starts easily, and the car can be driven on private property. However, the technical inspection has expired many years ago and normal ordinary maintenance before the next inspection may be necessary, for example brakes and tires are hardened.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery within Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.
BUY NOW: You can secure the lot without waiting! If you have questions, contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTATION
Federperiti Conformity Assurance Expertise
Italian transfer documents
Historical booklet
Sales invoice
spare wheel
Heritage Certificate
ACI PRA chronological extract
SERVICES - All vehicles are our property and we do not engage in resale. We provide guidance and support for foreign registration also through our trusted agencies.
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WARRANTY - We sell exclusively vehicles guaranteed to be 100% compliant and certified: each vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti, an independent Italian authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is personally inspected to ensure the buyer’s confidence in the conformity of photos, description and overall condition of the car.
Some videos of the car, engine and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.
The seller handles ownership transfer remotely or documents for export (not included). Assistance with shipping within Italy, Europe and worldwide at advantageous prices. You may also collect the car in person.
You are welcome to visit our showroom to meet us and view the vehicle before the auction ends, even with your mechanic, or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
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Translated by Google TranslateIN RISALTO
* Equipped with Conformity Assurance Expertise Federperiti
* A sole 355 produced, three-carburetor BN7 version
* Retains black plates and original-page registration booklet
* Former owner for over 58 years
* Extremely rare preserved and original condition
HISTORY / OVERVIEW
The Austin-Healey 3000 MKII represents one of the most famous British grand tourers of the 1960s, appreciated for its elegant design, classic proportions, and sporting character. An evolution of the earlier 3000, the MKII is powered by a 2,912 cc inline-six engine, and only 355 examples were equipped with the rare and sought-after three-carburetor kit, making it the rarest Austin-Healey.
This very rare example was delivered new in Italy to Belluno in 1961, then sold in Florence from 1967 and remained with its last owner for over 58 years, retaining its original black plates and page-count registration booklet.
EXTERIOR
The bodywork was repainted in the 1970s, maintaining the original red color combination as per the birth Heritage. The paintwork is still in generally good condition with some signs of aging for a car that has been preserved and never restored.
The car has recently undergone a polishing and detailing treatment, which has enhanced its aesthetic appearance. The chrome fittings are in good condition and the factory details are well preserved and original.
A gauge thickness check showed no signs of accidents. The undercarriage is generally very solid and original as expected for a well-kept, sheltered vehicle.
INTERIOR
The interiors are original, preserved and never restored, displaying a beautiful patina of time.
The dashboard preserves the original instruments of the era, including the rare steering wheel. The canvas top is present and complete along with the various details. The cabin has recently undergone thorough sanitization, preserving the car’s maximum originality.
MECHANICS
The vehicle is equipped with the original engine as evidenced by the number on the birthplace data tag. The powerplant is in good condition, has recently been restarted with a new battery, starts easily, and the car can be driven on private property. However, the technical inspection has expired many years ago and normal ordinary maintenance before the next inspection may be necessary, for example brakes and tires are hardened.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery within Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.
BUY NOW: You can secure the lot without waiting! If you have questions, contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTATION
Federperiti Conformity Assurance Expertise
Italian transfer documents
Historical booklet
Sales invoice
spare wheel
Heritage Certificate
ACI PRA chronological extract
SERVICES - All vehicles are our property and we do not engage in resale. We provide guidance and support for foreign registration also through our trusted agencies.
------------------
WARRANTY - We sell exclusively vehicles guaranteed to be 100% compliant and certified: each vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti, an independent Italian authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is personally inspected to ensure the buyer’s confidence in the conformity of photos, description and overall condition of the car.
Some videos of the car, engine and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.
The seller handles ownership transfer remotely or documents for export (not included). Assistance with shipping within Italy, Europe and worldwide at advantageous prices. You may also collect the car in person.
You are welcome to visit our showroom to meet us and view the vehicle before the auction ends, even with your mechanic, or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
Subscribe to stay updated with our mailing list.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Brand
Austin Healey
Model type
3000 MKII BN7 TRI CARB - 'NO RESERVE'
Year
1961
Located in
Italy
Mileage reading
35308 km
Registration papers
with Italian registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Red
Horse power
124
Cubic capacity
2912cc
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Certificate available
Yes
Engine number
29E
Condition (Paint & body)
Good: may require conventional body and paintwork. May require replacement of parts
Condition (Interior)
Good: shows signs of normal wear and usage. May require repair or replacement of parts
Condition (Exterior)
Good: frame/structure shows minor signs of surface rust, signs of usage/wear, may require some attention
Condition (Mechanical)
Good: mechanically sound. May require maintenance and repair
Condition (Overall)
Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
