With roots stemming to the Healey 100 that was first shown at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show, the Austin-Healey 3000 is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and popular British sports cars ever built. The 3000 was introduced in 1959 to replace the 100-6, and it offered the same charm as its predecessor, along with some welcome updates, chief amongst which was a new 2,912-cubic centimeter inline six-cylinder engine. The 3000 was a hit both in showroom floors and on the race track, carrying on the commercial and competition successes of its predecessor.

In 1962 (or 1963), a second-series 3000, dubbed the Mark II, was introduced, and it offered a handful of updates over the existing model, most notably a curved-windshield and windup windows, making the car much more hospitable for longer drives. With the Mark II, the two-seater was abandoned and only a 2+2 was built.

This particular Mark II BJ7 was constructed in April 1963 and sent to noted British car distributor J.S. Inskip, of New York City. Before being purchased by its current collector, it remained in single ownership with a gentleman in North Carolina for 39 years. After remaining in storage for the majority of this ownership, it was restored back to its original Colorado over red with white piping color combination; this process took place over nearly five years, at a cost surpassing $100,000. The car emerged from the restoration in remarkable condition and then attended the Austin-Healey Club Conclave in Hot Springs, Virginia, in June 2014, where it was awarded entry into the Austin Healey Club of America Concours Registry, which is a distinction that less than one percent of all Austin-Healey automobiles achieve. The car comes documented with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate and is further documented by an album that contains photos and receipts from its restoration. It is also important to note that the while the car is currently fitted with chrome wire wheels, its original painted wheels are also included with the sale.

The Austin-Healey 3000, a sports car that is just as excellent to drive as it is to behold, remains treasured amongst enthusiasts as one of the greatest British cars of its era, and it is a car that no collection should be without. This Austin-Healey is in incredible condition, having accumulated less than 200 miles following its restoration, and it is one to be cherished.