1963 Austin Healey

BJ-7 Convertible

6 - Cyl.

Manual

H-BJ7L/23578

Gasoline

Original numbers matching Austin Healey 3000 Mk II. Recently completed frame off nut and bolt restoration. Original Colorado Red car with red interior, produced 17th-24th of April 1963 and exported to Charleston USA. Vehicle was purchased with Wire wheels, Overdrive, Heater, Adjustable steering Column, Laminated windscreen and road speed tires. British Heritage certified factory recordHT/2002/1881Chassis number H-BJ&-L/23578Body Number 59369 This vehicle will be 50 years old in 18 mos. Watch the value increase! Ten years in the restoration process, I have progressed as time and funds have allowed. Restored/Rebuilt or ReplacedEngine Complete bottom-to-top rebuild with new pistons and valves, etc. Carburetors rebuilt by Joe Curto of N.Y.Radiator-rebuiltAll wiring replaced with correct period wiringHoses replaced with correct period wire style fastenersTransmissionSyncro’s & sealsOverdrive solenoidRear-endBearing and sealsGas tank ReplacedSuspension and steeringSteering box rebuilt by local machine shopNew king pinsAll body bushings replacedBrakesMaster and wheel cylinders replacedFront calipers by Gold line brakes in Seattle.FrameChannel frame was tapped with a hammer with a couple thin sounding areas at the very front of the frame cut and re-welded. 3M rust solidifier applied to the internal channel of the frame. Frame is solid.InteriorDone with Moss parts- supposed to match the original red with red piping color correctly. Done with vinyl not leather. Per the restores guide the original was a combination vinyl and leather. I was concerned about the ability to match the original color.All gauges work, original temp/oil pressure gauge rebuilt to spec. All cables replaced.PaintPPG Acrylic Urethane mixed to match the original Colorado RedClear coatedChromeReplacement bumpers and over-ridersReplacement door handlesWindow chrome and headlight rings are original (complete with brass buttons!) not concurs but very good.Grill surround is original and re-chromed. They did a passable job but not concurs.Hood grill is replacement partsWheel spinners are original. Replacement door alloysOriginal handbrake- re-chromed Upgraded from factoryBritish tan top (Robbins) and carpet, the factory option was blackPower coated wire wheelsRear main seal in engineSpin on oil filterCurrent style batteryModern electric fuel pumpMoto-Lita steering wheelModern radial (tube) tiresPertronix distributor with silicon wiresMonza exhaust tipAustin Healey badgeSeat belt This is not a concurs car, the drivers side door glass has scratches, there is delamination in the windshield at the very bottom about the diameter of a pencil and a windshield wiper scratch which isn’t visible in the pictures. I have a folder full of receipts and rebuild pictures. It is a great driver quality car and is a kick to drive.