Nicknamed 'Big Healey', the new 2.9 litre engine brought outstanding performance to the Austin Healey marque. Power increased through it's production life, as did the specification, making the later Mk III models the most desirable, and thus the most valuable.
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Reviewed December 2003.
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My 1st car was a 1962 tri-carb which I purchased used. I was a paperboy and saved up funds for my purchase. I sold the car due to a problem with the rear seal in the engine. My car friends in the USA wanted to put a 289 engine in the car. I presently own a 1963 BJ7 with the roll-up windows. I have learned you need to do basic maintance for the car. I belong to the National Healey club and the local Healey club in the Md,VA,DC area. My car is not trailer queen, enjoy driving the car. I am in the British car hobby, provide a service to both American and British car owners, cutting keys to code using American key blanks. I am also a souce for wilmot breeden keys which are original to the car. If you need the service, feel free to contact me. [Log in to view email] Best regards
This Austin Healey is a very special creation.....a powerful machine and art all rolled into one terrific sounding package. I believe this particular Healey will surpass the desirablity and value of the MKIII. It's the last true Austin Healey roadster, light weight, sleek edges (lost with MKIII), with HP approaching 150 without any engine modifications with the tripple carb. configuration. 1488 of this particular model were produced over a 10 month period making it the second rarest MKII (BN7 rarest). This car is tied close to Austin Healey racing history with its tripple carb. engine configuration making it even more special. Please don't get me wrong the MKIII is a beautiful touring car but doesn't feel and perform like this automobile. Any experienced mechanic can tune the tripple carbs and the modification in some peoples opinion (Tri carb vs. two) were made to reduce emmissions and HP so the 1962 MKII did not overperform the larger and heavier MKIII. These cars are getting expensive starting around $10-$12,000 for project and selling for up to $50,000 in restored condition at recent auction. My advise, buy a 1962 Tri-carb driver and enjoy a very special driving experience like no other. It's highly recommended and one of my very favorate automobiles in my collection.
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Reviewed February 2002.
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The big healeys are wonderful classics. I am finishing a restoration of a 1962 tricarb model and have found parts easy to find (Moss Motors, Victoria British, Sports & Classics). A beautiful car with a great sound!
My 1962 Mark II Sprite was fun to drive when it ran. That was seldom. The SU carbs were fickle and needed constant fiddling, the electrical system was -- well -- Lucas NEVER learned how to make a switch that worked, much less anything else. The design to keep oil from blowing out the rear of the crankcase was less than adequate. The shock levers were a study in disastrous engineering.
But, Lord, did it love to go around corners!
Owned for 2 years.
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