Used 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark I BN7 for sale in Des Moines, IA

Stunning black 1961 Austin Healey 3000 MK I BN7 convertible that has undergone a high quality restoration with great attention to detail. Aggressive front end styling, signature ribbon chrome grill with 3000 script and chrome hood trim are just a few items that remind you of Austin Healey's proud racing history. Powered by a smooth running 126 horsepower, 2,912 -cc straight six engine with dual side mount carburetors that has been refurbished and detailed for a show quality appearance. Power is shifted by a 4 speed manual transmission with overdrive for highway cruising. The interior features new tan seat upholstery on the factory bucket seats, beautiful dash with Smith's gauges, new carpeting, wood steering wheel and rare heater. New convertible top with side wind screens are included with the car. The undercarriage is just as impressive as the topside with a smooth and glossy finish showcasing high quality workmanship and a long list of new parts. Highly polished chrome knock off wire wheels finishes off this rare Austin Healey perfectly. EXTERIOR : Beautiful black exterior paint Rechromed front and rear bumpers New convertible top with side windscreens Signature Healey grill with script Excellent panel fit and finish Chrome knock off wire wheels INTERIOR : New tan seat upholstery on factory bucket seats and door panels New complete carpet kit Wood steering wheel Smith's gauges Under dash heater MECHANICS : The engine compartment is highly detailed Smooth running 2912 cc straight six engine Dual side mount carburetors 4 speed manual transmission UNDERCARRIAGE : Cleaned and painted frame and floors Mostly new suspension and hardwareWikipedia Information"Austin-Healey was a British sports car maker established in 1952 through a joint venture between the Austin division of the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and the Donald Healey Motor Company (Healey), a renowned automotive engineering and design firm. Leonard Lord represented BMC and Donald Healey his firm.BMC merged with Jaguar Cars in 1966 to form British Motor Holdings (BMH). Donald Healey left BMH in 1968 when it merged into British Leyland. Healey then joined Jensen Motors, which had been making bodies for the "big Healeys" since their inception in 1952, and became their chairman in 1972. Austin-Healey cars were produced until 1972 when the 20-year agreement between Healey and Austin came to an end.""Mark IThe Austin-Healey 3000 was announced on 1 July 1959 with a 3-litre BMC C-Series engine to replace the smaller 2.6-litre engine of the 100-6 and disc brakes for its front wheels. The manufacturers claimed it would reach 60 mph in 11 seconds and 100 mph in 31 seconds.Other changes were minor compared to those between the original 100 and the 100-6. The wheelbase and body were unchanged as were the body-styles, a 2+2 or BT7 and a two-seater BN7.Weather protection remained minimal, a folding plastic roof on a light demountable frame and above the doors detachable side screens holding sliding perspex panels. Wire wheels, overdrive gearbox, laminated windscreen, heater, adjustable steering column, detachable hard top for the 2+2, and two-tone paint were available as options. 13,650 Mark Is were built: 2,825 BN7 open two-seaters, and 10,825 BT7 2+2s"American Dream Machines At American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 quailty classic cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything from Corvettes to Cadillacs, Camaros, Mustangs, Mopars, GTOs, Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and exotic sports cars. Our classics and muscle cars range from the 1950s to the 1970s. Our inventory is diverse and continuously changing and always growing! Our #1 Goal is to make you, our customer happy with the American classic and muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL CUSTOMERS call our knowledgeable, experienced staff and with Midwest values and have very detailed discussions regarding overall condition of any of our classics that you are considering getting in the drivers seat of. Our phone number is (515)-245-9100 and we are centrally located in the heartland of America, in Des Moines Iowa. American Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot Packard Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic car dealerships in the Midwest. We have over 10 active Mechanic hoists, a body shop and detail bays that are used by our technicians to inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that they are ready to be delivered to your driveway. Please give us a call and we will be happy to help get your dream car to almost any location worldwide! ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL THE WAY AROUND! We photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for the best possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. We do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.