BJ7 (3000 MKII)

Year of Manufacture: 1962 - 1963 Number Produced: 6,113 Chassis Number Range: 17,551 - 25,314 Designer: Donald Healey

The Abingdon factory commissioned another Four Seater Convertible to their Austin Healey 3000 range, dubbed the BJ7 (3000 Mark 2). This model varied quite a bit internally from its predecessor, the BT7. During 1962 and 1963, a total of 6,113 BJ7 models were manufactured, again with the majority being shipped to North America.

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A Restorer's Guide to the BJ7 (3000 MKII)

Original Colours
Interior Trim Panels
Seat Kits
Carpets & Flooring
Boot / Trunk
Weather Equipment

Please note that there were production inconsistencies during this period, so colours should be chosen on individual basis.

PAINT COLOUR	INTERIOR TRIM COLOUR OPTIONS	PIPING OPTIONS
Black	Red	Black
Ivory White	Red, Black	White
Colorado Red	Red, Grey**, Black	Black, Red
Healey Blue	Blue	White
Florida Green	Grey**	Green
British Racing Green	Black	Black
Metallic Golden Beige	Red, Black	TBC
Ivory White / Black	Red, Black	White
Colorado Red / Black	Red, Grey**, Black	Black, Red
Black / Colorado Red	Red	Black
Healey Blue / Ivory White	Blue	White
Florida Green / Ivory White	Grey**	Green

**Please note that the colour Austin Healey called “Grey” is actually an Off White / Doeskin shade with a hint of Grey**

Information from: Clausager, A. (1990) Original Austin Healey – The Restorer’s Guide to 100, 100-Six and 3000 – Bay View Books Ltd.

Austin Healey 3000 (MKII) BJ7 Original Colours supplied by John Skinner Ltd

It is widely accepted that the interpretation of original shades varies depending on who you ask – and may well have varied from the original factory production line. As a result, John Skinner Ltd offers multiple shade options for each original colour.

Black

Dark Blue

AH Blue

Matador Red

Cherry Red

Bright Red

Stone

Light Stone Beige

Sand

Ivory

Colour names refer to internal John Skinner Ltd colour names, not necessarily the names Austin Healey originally used for these colours.

We can also offer non-original custom colour schemes if you so desire. Please see our online shop for more details.

As part of the quotation/ordering process, we will arrange for samples to be sent for final confirmation – so browse and shop with complete peace of mind, knowing that we will guide you through step-by-step with all the information you require.

A note on Piping/Beading

Austin Healey models featured Piping either matching the main trim colour, or in a selection of contrasting colours. See the above Original Colours chart for more information.

We can also offer the largest range of non-standard “bespoke” colours schemes for those looking for a more customised finish.

Interior Trim Panels

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Seat Kits

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Carpets & Flooring

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Boot / Trunk

Information coming soon

Weather Equipment

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