1963 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 MARK II CONVERTIBLE

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After a total production of nearly 14,000 Mark I 3000s, the Mark II was introduced in May, 1961. This was the most elegant of the Healeys. The days of the fold-down windshields were completely gone. The huge 4-cylinder engines and even the drafty side curtains were now also in the past. It was replaced by a new 2,912cc overhead-valve 6-cylinder engine with 132hp and 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive. It also featured independent front suspension with wishbone coil springs and a rigid

rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and was topped off with hydraulic front disc and rear drum brakes. The BJ7 should have been called the Austin-Healy 3000 Mark III, but it wasn't. The new model was simply called the 3000 Sports Convertible and still carried the Mark II identification. The car was capable of doing 120mph. Not only could the car go fast, but it had thick carpets and wind-up windows. The best part of the BJ7 was that the engine reverted back to two carburetors. This 1963 Austin-Healey Mark II 3000 BJ7 was treated to a professional restoration to original specs with photo documentation. It's equipped with matching numbers, wire wheels, heater, overdrive, laminated windscreen and adjustable steering column. This model Austin-Healey is the first year with roll-up windows and a conventional convertible top with a zip-out rear window. During the restoration process all mechanical components were serviced, rebuilt or replaced, including the brake system, fuel system and electrical system. The overdrive was also serviced. **TITLE IN TRANSIT DUE TO MINNESOTA DMV CLERICAL ERROR**