Detail Info for: Austin Healey : 3000 Austin Healey 3000 MK1 "Kurt Tanner Restoration"

Transaction Info

Sold On:
05/22/2012
Price:
$ 39500.00
Condition:
Mileage:
66744
Location:
Woodstock, Vermont, 05091
Seller Type:

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1960 Austin Healey 3000
Submodel Body Type:
Engine:
6
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
HBT7L1342
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

If you are in the market for an exceptional, completely restored, absolutely beautiful Healey consider this car. To duplicate the restoration of this fine automobile today would cost in excess of $85,000.00! Offered for far less then the restoration cost and for far less than ANY comparable Healey available anywhere. A California no rust ,unhit Healey ,restored by Mr. Kurt Tanner one of the marques premier specialists to original concours condition in 2001. Sold by Mr. Tanner to a New Hampshire enthusiast and part of his collection until late last year. Driven only to shows and special events this Healey is in outstanding mechanical and cosmetic condition. Not a blemish on the body or in the interior, detailed engine compartment, as clean on the underside as on the top, detailed boot, as new weather equipment, top, curtains and tonneau. Hella headlights, Lucas driving and fog lights, chrome wire wheels with very expensive Michelin XAS 175 tires, wool carpets, leather seats, perfect original steering wheel, overdrive, Monza type locking flip type gas filler, Monza free flow exhaust, and more. All restoration records accompany the car. Here are just a few details on what was done to this car when restored by Tanner... Totally rebuilt engine, rebuilt cylinder head flowed and polished, new rockershaft, new camshaft, reground crankshaft, new lifters, new pistons, rings, bearings, timing chain, tensioner, gaskets, seals, etc. Totally rebuilt transmission and OD. New bearings, seals, syncros, 1st gear and hub, new layshaft, new clutch, bearing and pressure plate. Lightened flywheel. All new brakes, hydraulics, stainless lines, reservoir, master and clutch cylinders, clutch slave cylinder, etc. Alloy fuel tank, new lines, new carbs, new fuel pump, new sending unit. New radiator, hoses, water pump, etc. Suspension rebuilt, new shocks, new wire wheel hubs and bearings, new tie rods, rebuilt steering box and seals, new springs front and rear. Drums and rotors trued and balanced. New cloth wiring harness, all instruments cleaned and detailed, new Smiths heater, flasher, relays, solenoid and overdrive harness. Baremetal repaint, show quality Colorado red, 4 coats, color sanded, power buffed, hand polished and glazed. Primed, sealed, and painted enamel chassis. New or perfect original chrome, all stainless polished to near mirror finish. All new rubber, leather trim, dash and seats, wool carpet, new armacord in trunk area. New door and side panels. New, quality top, curtains, and tonneau with reinforcing bar. All original hardware replated Cadium silver as original or rechromed as original. Entire car hardware is Cadium plated. As you can see nothing was overlooked. Since restoration this car has been maintained and serviced to the same standards as the restoration. There are no excuses necessary for anything about this Healey, it is honestly a wonderful classic motorcar. In correspondence with Mr. Tanner he remembers" this was one car that came together cosmetically and mechanically just perfectly, performed impressively, and went like a bat out of hell! A really nice Healey." This Healey compares to and exceeds Healey's with asking prices of $65000.00 and more. Bid with confidence. Inspections are welcome by appointment. Email any questions you may have or call my cell at 802-353-5050 prior to 9pm Eastern Standard time. $1000.00 non-refundable deposit within 48 hours of auction's close. Balance within 7 days. 0 feedback or negative feedback bidders please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled. No exceptions. Thank you and best of luck.

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