Austin-Healey Mk1 (1959)

Highlights and general information

For sale is an Austin-Healey Mk1 from 1959 in the color red with black leatherette interior.

Highlights:

• With TÜV, H license plate and immediately ready to drive
• The Austin-Healey was imported to Germany from the USA in 1987. A partial restoration was then carried out in 1990, during which the engine was also overhauled.
• The interior was professionally restored in 2022, including new carpets
• A good €5,000 (seller's estimate) has been invested in the current ownership

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1959
• First registration: USA, 1959
• Location: 86825 Bad Wörishofen, Germany
• Number of owners: unknown
• Partially restored
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Licensed
• H license plate
• TÜV until 08/25
• Immediately ready to drive

Model history

The Austin Healey MKI BN7, produced in Great Britain from 1959 to 1961, is a charming two-seater roadster and the first variant of the Austin-Healey 3000, powered by a 2.9-liter six-cylinder engine with 130 hp. This roadster is characterized by its stylish design and successful racing history, including victory in the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, of which a total of 2,825 were produced.

Facts & Figures

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: red with checkerboard pattern stripes
• Black imitation leather interior with white contrasting stitching
• 3-spoke sports steering wheel
• Black folding roof available
• Repainting cannot be ruled out

Engine and gearbox:

• 2.9-liter six-cylinder engine with 129 hp
• Manual gearbox (overdrive)
• Last engine service 09/2024 (new engine and transmission oil)

Mileage:

• 19,204 mi (read off)
• Mileage can be partially traced
• No checkbook

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices,

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Brakes: 50-70 %
• Tires: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: good condition (with blistering at the bottom right edge)
• Underbody: good condition
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Slight paint damage
• Underbody oil damp
• Dashboard with signs of wear commensurate with age
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

With the Austin Healey Mk1, a true classic is offered for auction here. The red sports car was imported to Germany in 1987. Two years later, a partial restoration including engine overhaul was carried out there. In its current ownership, a further €3,500 was invested in refurbishing the interior. With TÜV and German registration, the classic car is immediately ready to drive and ready for new adventures.