Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7

1959 to 1961 · Roadster · 13,650 built

Over the past 12 months, 10 have sold publicly at a median of $36,625. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $38,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,900 to $76,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$38,400
High confidence · $22K to $44K
Down 2.6% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$36,625
Sales · 12 mo
10

The market

Every recorded 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Car & Classic
$44,873 · 1,458 mi · blue
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51 sales · 22 unsoldmedian $37kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 sales with photographs
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7, sold Sep 2026

Sold $32,474

£24,000
1961 · red · 10,190 mi
Sep 7, 2026 · Car & Classic
UK sales ran 21% below US sales for the same models over 3 years.
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7, sold Aug 2026

Sold $32,750

1960 · Ivory White · 18,000 mi
Aug 4, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7, sold Jul 2026

Sold $36,250

1960 · Healey Blue · 19,000 mi
Jul 28, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7, sold Jun 2026

Sold $37,000

1960 · Red · 72,000 mi
Jun 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7, sold May 2026

Sold $40,250

1960 · White · 12,000 mi
May 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7, sold Apr 2026

Sold $37,000

1960 · Colorado Red (RD2) with black side scallops · 63,000 mi
Apr 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Other 3000 generations

Specifications

Engine
I6, 2.9L
Power
124 hp
Torque
162 lb-ft
0 to 60
10.5 s
Top speed
114 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
2,460 lb
Production
13,650 built

Common questions

How much does a Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 cost?

Over the past 12 months, 10 have sold publicly at a median of $36,625. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $38,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,900 to $76,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $38,400, down 2.6% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 10 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 a good investment?

Values are down 2.6% over the past 12 months. Only 13,650 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,900 to $76,250, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 have sold?

Shifty has 51 public sales of the Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 on file. The earliest was on Feb 20, 2018.

What is the most expensive Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 sold?

The highest public sale on file is $76,250, on Jan 21, 2019, with 68,419 mi.

What has a Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $44,873Sep 21, 2026blue · 1,458 mi
  • $32,474Sep 7, 2026red · 10,190 mi
  • $32,750Aug 4, 2026Ivory White · 18,000 mi

About the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7/BT7

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.

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