✦ Shifty Estimate
$38,900
- 12 months median
- $37K
- Market cap
- $531M · 13,650 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 11
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1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7
1959 to 1961 · Roadster · 13,650 built
Price history
Recent sales
11 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- I6, 2.9L
- Power
- 124 hp
- Torque
- 162 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 10.5s
- Top speed
- 114 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,460 lb
- Production
- 13,650 units
Common questions
How much does a Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 cost?
Over the past 12 months, 11 have sold publicly at a median of $37,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $38,900. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $21,360 to $44,735, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $38,900. Confidence is high: 11 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
What has a Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $36,250Jul 28, 2026Healey Blue · 19,000 mi
- $37,000Jun 20, 2026Red · 72,000 mi
- $40,250May 15, 2026White · 12,000 mi
The BN7/BT7 introduced the legendary 2.9-liter straight-six that would define the Big Healey experience, producing 124 horsepower with abundant torque for effortless cruising. Available in both two-seat roadster (BN7) and 2+2 convertible (BT7) configurations, these early 3000s retained the pure sports car character of the original 100. The larger engine transformed the Healey's personality, providing stronger acceleration and more relaxed high-speed touring capabilities. Built at Longbridge over two years, 13,650 examples established the 3000 as Austin-Healey's flagship model. The BN7/BT7 featured the classic side-curtain windows and simple folding top that epitomized 1950s sports car design. These early 3000s are increasingly appreciated by collectors who prefer their rawer character over later, more refined variants. With their perfect balance of performance and authenticity, clean BN7/BT7 examples represent excellent value in the Big Healey market.