Austin-Healey MK II BJ7 (1963)
Austin-Healey MkII BJ7 Sensational Sale by OTTO Mail Order Collector's Item (1963)Seller
The description of this auction has been made to the best of the seller's knowledge. The condition of this vehicle is based on the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. The description and photos are for reference. Kickdown does not guarantee the accuracy of the listing and recommends a viewing. The seller decides whether a viewing can be made. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description and make all necessary inquiries before placing a bid. For this purpose, please use the comments and questions section for additional information. Please read our terms and conditions for more details.
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Overview
Manufacturer | Austin-Healey |
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Model | MK II BJ7 |
Year | 1963 |
Transmission | Manual |
Horsepower | 160 |
Milage | 166.610 km Not or only partially comprehensible. |
Country Version | US |
Location | 65479 Raunheim |
Color | Colorado Red |
Vehicle description
Highlights and General
For sale is a 1963 Austin Healey MKII, painted in Colorado red, with faux leather interior.
Highlights:
- H license plate, registered and ready to drive in a well-maintained condition
- Absolute rarity: In the early 1980s, as part of a marketing campaign by Hamburg's Ottoversand, five Austin Healeys were purchased in the USA with the help of the Healey family, revised and handed over to customers in Germany in a lottery process. The vehicle presented here is one of these five vehicles. Documentation and newspaper articles about it are available. Even Geoffrey Healey had come to hand over the car.
- Originally from California, this Austin Healey was imported to Germany
- In 2018, the brakes were renewed for just under €1400
- Tyres are in mint condition
General information about the vehicle
- First registration USA Year 1963
- Location: Germany
- TÜV until 01/25
- Accident-free
- H-License Plate
- Approved with German approval
- Fully roadworthy
Model history
- In 1961, British sports car manufacturer Austin Healey introduced the MK II, a more powerful version of the Austin Healey 3000. The sporty convertible was equipped with a 3-litre six-cylinder engine and produced just under 160 hp. But the Healey also knew how to convince visually, an elegant line was combined with a luxurious imitation leather interior interior. By 1967, only about 3300 units were built with a 160 hp engine.
Facts
Exterior & Interior:
- Colorado Red Paint
- Black folding roof in an apparently neat condition
- Interior with black and red faux leather upholstery
- Partially repainted
Engine and transmission:
- 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine with 160 hp
- Manual transmission
- Last engine service 05/22
Mileage:
- Approx. 166,610 km. Mileage can be tracked (see documentation).
Documentation:
- Registration papers, TÜV and service reports, invoices, newspaper articles, tax card from the USA and a letter from OTTO
Tyres, brakes, bodywork and underbody:
- Tires: new
- Brakes: 70-90%
- The underbody shows slight flash rust, but is overall rust-free, preserved and cavity-sealed
- Please see the photo gallery and videos for more insight into the vehicle's condition.
Known deficiencies
Summary
The Austin Healey MK II from 1963 offered here presents itself in an apparently very neat condition. In addition, the British convertible is an absolute highlight, as it was offered as a sensational sale in the Post Shop catalogue of OTTO Versand in 1981. Today, the Colorado red sports car is in very good technical condition, with a valid TÜV, new tires and a flawless brake system. For collectors and enthusiasts, the Austin Healey is an absolute must-have due to its unique history.
Vehicle videos
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Verkaufsbedingungen Stand: (19.12.2022)Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed
- Low milage
Frequently asked questions about our auctions
The description of this auction has been made to the best of the seller's knowledge. The condition of this vehicle is based on the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. The description and photos are for reference. Kickdown does not guarantee the accuracy of the listing and recommends a viewing. The seller decides whether a viewing can be made. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description and make all necessary inquiries before placing a bid. For this purpose, please use the comments and questions section for additional information. Please read our terms and conditions for more details.
Comments of this past auction
Hallo, die Historie kann bei Weitem nicht die Mängel aufwiegen, die allein dank der Fotos schon ersichtlich sind. Backshroud gebrochen, Kofferaumdeckel Innenblech Kantenrost d.h. zerlegen, rechte Seite Seitenschaden??? Da passt ja gar nichts, Motorhaube eingerissen usw. Da ist im technisch mechanischen Bereich auch einiges zu erwarten. Die Preisvorgaben können nicht erreicht werden. Ausser jemand versteht davon nichts. Nordfriese und ellingerl haben haben total recht. Tut mir leid
...ich habe den Wagen bei DEKRA begutachten lassen und auch hier wurde kein Schaden (Unfall) festgestellt.
Hallo, würden Sie dieses Gutachten bitte hochladen? Danke
Guten Morgen...es liegt kein Seitenschaden vor der Vorbesitzer (35 Jahre lang) hatte bestätigt das es kein Vorschaden gab. LG Thomas
Wie kann es sein, dass bei den schon auf den Fotos erkennbaren Mängeln der Karosserie der Zustand als sehr gepflegt definiert wird?
Hallo nordfriese, in der Tat sollte in der Zusammenfassung lediglich "gepflegter Zustand" stehen, so wie es auch im restlichen Teil des Inserats der Fall ist. "Sehr gepflegt" wäre in diesem Fall tatsächlich überzogen. Danke für den Hinweis. Dennoch steht dieser Austin-Healey vor allem auch technisch gut dar und besticht natürlich durch seine sehr außergewöhnliche und interessante Geschichte. Viele Grüße, Ihr Kickdown-Team
Bei diesem Fahrzeug würde ich noch nicht mal von einem gepflegten Zustand sprechen wollen