1962 Austin-Healey MK ll tri-carb 3000 Homologation Rally/Race Special barnfind

1962 Austin-Healey 3000 tri-carb MKll NO RESERVE AUCTION !!!

Was hill climb raced back in the day and street driveable now.

Factory hardtop with new plexi window roll bar competition lap belts 2 map lights roof lamp (not shown in photos) reverse lamp Lucas driving lights.

Barn find 3 years ago from enclosed dry storage since 1985 all hydraulicsnew no rust gas tank. new fuel pump lockingMonza gas cap triple SU carbs cleaned & adjusted with screened velo stacks.

All matching numbers BMIHT certificate built Dec 4 1961 USA export left hand drive Portland Oregon dealer destination. ignition key to original code.

Cooling system cleaned flushed & 50/50 coolant new rad hoses t-stat& belt Texas cooler fan with booster electric fan added. electrics in working order new volt regulator extra fuse block added

Generator cleaned & tested with proper output as same for starter motor. heater fan removed but included with car.

Engine starts runs pulls strong. headers cam new muffler with side exit exhaust. excellent instant oil pressure spin-on oil filter added 150 lbs compression on all 6 cyls valves hold adjustment as they should. engine does not smoke or use oil.

New battery system changed to neg ground.

ThisHomologationSpecial built by BMC in limited numbers for a short period for rally & race rules to provide the special intake manifolds & triple S U carbs for added torque and horsepower.

This particular car has special specification camshaft tubular exhaust headers & dual side exit exhaust with new muffler. has a very healthy & throaty idle and power on note.

Offered from private collection

Clear Washington State title and current registration with Collector Vehicle permanent license plate.

This car is a well used BARN FIND that has undergone a sympathetic preservation (not restoration) that sat unused since 1985. Now up & running again and runs VERY STRONG.

Frame is undamaged straight & true. some older patches & repairs to body from the day some nicks chips & dings in this fifty something old sports car.

I like the 'driven hard & put away wet' look...

White door 'rectangles' are magnetic & removable. car has beenrepainted to red from original white color some time ago.

Here is a chance to bid & buy a rare homologation special in great running condition to relive those exciting & glorious days that these Austin-Healey rally & race cars prepared by the BMCworks factory thatwere so famous in their winning competition days driven by Pat Moss Paddy Hopkirk the Morley Brothers Timo Makinen and more.

Eligible in many most historic race & rally events throughout the world these days.

Car gets many looks & thumbs up by both casual & knowing admirers.

NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE !!! NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE !!!

NO RESERVE AUCTION NO RESERVE SALE

Auction endsSATURDAY MAY 30th7:15 PM West Coast USA time

Questions? phone: (360) 820-2057 Dan ( 8 hours later time zone from England/Europe )

Bid to buy & enjoy in your own collection as I have been doing for some time now...

Can store for a short period at no charge

shipping is buyer's responsibility

NOTE: new front sway bar mounts & bushings and rear panhard bushings installed since photos taken. Rear dif. fluid changed & housing cleaned trans oil changed & engine oil changed with new filter. All 4 shockscleaned flushed & serviced also. New windshield glass supplied but not installed included with sale of car. 4 new Michelin XZX tires included but not mounted.

Tires are Vintage race tires with tubes installed on 60 spoke wire wheels. 60 spoke spare & tire jack handle & knock-off hammer included.

Enjoy

$ 33950 buys it !!! be the one to own...

Bid to buy now before this car goes to the MECUM Seattle auction June 5&6 to save both bidder & seller their auction housesales fees.

Has desireable "centershift" transmission as orginally supplied.