1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II Tri-Carb, a running big Healey priced well under driver money
A running tri-carb 3000 about 35% below recent driver sales, but first gear needs work.
Why we picked it
Why we picked it: the 1961-62 Mk II with three SU carburetors was the strongest-running 3000 of the side-curtain era, and running examples have recently sold between about $32,000 and $44,000. This red-over-white car with a red interior is priced at $24,750, cut from $26,500. It has a 4-speed manual with overdrive, wire wheels with knock-offs, a wood dash and Smiths gauges.
The dealer says it runs and drives, but first gear does not work as it should, and the price reflects that. A Healey gearbox rebuild is well-known work and usually costs much less than the gap to market. It is sold as-is, and it has been on the dealer's books for a while (stock 17715), so there may be room to negotiate.
The value check
The seller is asking $24,750. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $32,000–$44,000, so the middle of the market is about $38,000. That put this car 35% under.
Running, unrestored 1960-62 BN7/BT7 3000s sold for $32,650 to $44,000 in the last few months (BaT, Mecum), and the cheapest running BJ8 went for $20,000. Even after a $3,000-5,000 gearbox repair, this car's price stays well under that range.
- CLASSIC.COM Austin-Healey 3000 sold results
- 1962 3000 BT7, BaT, $44,000 (Sep 2026)
- 1962 3000 BT7 Mk II, BaT, $32,650 (Aug 2026)
What to check
- The listing gives no chassis number, mileage, title status or rust report. Get the chassis number and a Heritage certificate to confirm it is a BT7 or BN7 Mk II.
- Healeys rust in the sills, floors, door shut pillars, the outriggers and main chassis rails under the car, and the rear spring hangers. Put it on a lift.
- The first-gear fault could be a worn selector or a bigger internal problem. Price a full gearbox and overdrive rebuild before you buy.
- Tri-carb linkages are fussy, so check that the carbs are in sync and the engine is not running hot.
- Sold as-is with no warranty. Confirm the title, the as-is terms and the condition in person or with a pre-purchase inspection.
Making it drive like new
Keep the tri-carb setup and fit a 5-speed gearbox conversion (a popular Healey upgrade that also solves the first-gear problem), plus an alternator, an electric cooling fan, an uprated front anti-roll bar and modern radial tires on new wire wheels. Add a front disc brake upgrade with a modern master cylinder and a lap-belt kit, and it becomes a quicker, cooler-running touring car that still looks period-correct.
