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1963 Austin-Healey 3000Registration number 600 EBORed over creamFamily owned (father to son) since 1974Has recently been re-commissionedIdeal to either use as is or to be improvedFrom the owner:My father bought the car from Brian Antill when he had a garage in Clapton near Crewkerne. It was bought on the 12th October 1973 for £250.00. Due to busy businesses and family life getting in the way, the car found its way to the back of the barn and there is sat waiting for over 45 years.The Healey is a Mark II A, 3.0 litre straight 6 twin carburettor, a rare and not often found model.In the summer of 2020 the vehicle was brought back to life, all the rot cut out, new inner and outer sills, new lower wings on all corners, unleaded head fitted, rebuilt engine, rebuilt carbs, electric ignition, fuel flow adjustor, new fuel tank, battery, new bulbs and lights as needed, new/old lens, spotlights, tyres on original wire wheels, new hood, re-flocks seats, new carpets, new brakes all round. Over £15,000 spent (**we are not sure if there are receipts for this**).Used on a regular basis since for short summertime runs, heating works, stored in garage since. Lower panels newly painted, original paint throughout.Extras on dashboard suggest racing history, but cannot be confirmed. Heritage certificate with vehicle.All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditionsThis lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 28th March. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £100 + VAT, to include the first week of storage, unless otherwise noted. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice
