Austin Healey BJ7 1963 Finishing Project
Matching Numbers Austin Healey MK2A, BJ7 finishing project from 1963. The Healey BJ7 is the most sought-after Austin Healey model, you have all the comforts of the later BJ8 such as pivot windows, the stronger center shift gearbox and a simple folding hood frame, but the classic look of the early Healey, so the old type dashboard and the small indicator lights front and rear. The quality of this Healey is a rarity, you rarely see such high quality. The chassis and sheet metal have been professionally restored. Everything has been top restored to factory standards. The ice blue paintwork is phenomenal, super tight seams with beautiful recent top paintwork. All work on the car was carried out in the Netherlands. The car is already equipped with a new wiring harness, new brake lines, new fuel lines, new alloy fuel tank, overhauled steering rack, completely overhauled front suspension, overhauled shock absorbers, powder-coated wishbones, stabilizer bar, new brakes all around, new brake master cylinder, overhauled rear axle, overhauled drive shaft. new clutch master cylinder and completely new electrics. The engine has been completely checked and has undergone an overhaul, what needed to be replaced has been replaced and/or overhauled. The Centershift Overdrive gearbox has been overhauled by a Dutch Austin Healey specialist. Engine and gearbox are both in perfect condition. The interior is complete, the leather seats have already been reupholstered by an upholsterer, the same leather for the 2 rear seats is included. The dashboard and the top of the dashboard are also already covered. The car stands on chrome Dunlop wire wheels with tires, not brand new but very neat. The car is equipped with a vinyl soft top, hood cover and tonnea cover. This Matching Numbers Healey originally had this ice blue color, even the key numbers are correct. Everyone who sees it will agree that the Healey is more beautiful than it ever left the factory. All parts that you do not see in the photos are supplied with the car as used parts and therefore only need to be cleaned, checked and installed. A simpler restoration cannot be found. The right mechanic will need a few more weeks and then he will have a top Healey that can easily compete with the Healeys from 85 to € 90,000 that we see for sale. Who is the handy mechanic who will become the new owner of this Austin Healey?