Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I
The definitive British 'Big Healey' that introduced the 3-litre straight-six engine.
- Power
- 124 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 11.7 s
- Top speed
- 115 mph
- Est. value
- $35k–$85k
About the Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I
The Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I, designated the BN7 (two-seater) or BT7 (2+2), replaced the 100-6 and brought with it a larger 2.9-litre engine and front disc brakes. It retained the classic, muscular styling of its predecessors while offering significantly improved performance and stopping power. As the first of the 'Big Healeys' to carry the 3000 name, it established a successful competition pedigree in international rallying. Drivers value the Mk I for its raw, mechanical feel and the evocative exhaust note of the BMC C-Series engine.
Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I specs
The Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I produces 124 bhp (92 kW) and 226 Nm (167 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 11.7 seconds and has a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h).
| Make | Austin-Healey |
|---|---|
| Model | 3000 |
| Generation | Mk I |
| Trim | Mk I |
| Years | 1959–1961 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Roadster |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 13,650 built |
| Original price | About $3,100 when new |
| Engine | 2.9-litre inline-six |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,912 cc (2.9 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 124 bhp (92 kW) at 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 226 Nm (167 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,250 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 11.7 s |
| Top speed | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual with optional overdrive |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,085 kg (2,392 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 114 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is an Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I worth?
A typical Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I is estimated to be worth $35,000 – $85,000 (about £26,000 – £63,000).
Its original price when new was about $3,100.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I rarity in CarSpot
The Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I is an Epic card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 61 out of 100. Supercars and serious performance cars, typically worth around £100,000 to £250,000. An Epic card is worth 80 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I fun facts
- The 3000 Mk I was the first Austin-Healey to feature front disc brakes as standard equipment, a necessary upgrade for its increased power.
- The vast majority of Mk I production—over 90 percent—was exported to the North American market.
- The 2+2 'BT7' version was significantly more popular than the pure two-seater 'BN7', outselling it by more than four to one.