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Motor Company
discovered the Healey day before the opening of the "Earls Court
Motor show" in the year 1952 at the show-booth of the Healey Motor
Corporation.
Leonard Lord, Austin Motor Corporation chief contacted Donald Healey
immediately and bought the car's production-rights before the show was
opened...
Donald Healey built the Healey with Austin parts which was ideal for the
step Austin took. Austin Motor Co. saw the Healey as the perfect answer
on Triumphs successful TR sports car which sold very well in the United
States.
The Austin
Healey 3000, also known as the "Big Healey", was produced
between 1959 and 1968. The Healey 3000 was the follow-up to the
successful 100/4 and 100/6 Healey's. The 3000 was the first Healey
fitted with power-assisted brakes and disc brakes on the front wheels.
The 3000 was to be the last "big" Austin Healey.
Technical
data
Six cylinder
engine
cylinder capacity: 2912 cc.
carburettors: 3 x S.U. HS 4
capacity: 132 bhp. at 4750 tpm.
top-speed: 122 mph. - 190 km/h.
gearbox: 4-speed manual + overdrive
weight: 1077 kg.
Information
Austin Healey 3000 Mk
II (BT7), year 1962. Colour Ivory white with a black leather interior
piped white (original Healey colour combination). Black mohair soft top
and tonneau cover. This magnificent Austin Healey is a rare three
carburettor model. The automobile was extensively and 'body off'
restored to perfection. This 'Big Healey' is in superb (excellent++)
condition, concours!
During the thorough restoration the chassis was galvanized and painted,
the body was fully restored and given a perfect paint job. The body and
chassis were given a Waxoil treatment. The engine was fully rebuilt and
all moving parts were 'blueprinted'. Flywheel 10% lightened, fast road
camshaft. Carburettors, gearbox, overdrive, rear axle, differential and
suspension overhauled. All electrical parts renewed/overhauled and new
wiring loom fitted. Brake system fully renewed and Aeroquip hoses
fitted. New Plexiglas side screens in original frames, side screen bags
manufactured, new windscreen. New mohair soft top and tonneau cover. New
full leather interior and high quality wool carpet fitted. Wheels
mounted with eared 'knock offs', nut type wheel nuts are present.
Modifications: aluminium petrol tank, special aluminium spare tank
in/under the spare wheel, Cape Sport adjustable shock dampers at the
rear, Koni classic telescopic shock dampers at front, 72 spoke wire
wheels, negative earth, Facet HP petrol pump replacing the less reliable
S.U. model, Kenlow fan, oil cooler, oil filter modification kit, high
capacity radiator, high torque starter motor, electronic ignition,
reinforced petrol hoses, Stainless Steel exhaust manifold, custom made
heat shield between carburettors and exhaust manifold, Stainless Steel
'big bore' side exhaust (standard model Stainless Steel exhaust also
present), MotoLita sports steering wheel with wooden rim and subtly
decreased diameter, additional thermal interior insulation, electric
window washer which uses the original mechanical pump button etcetera.
This is a magnificent Austin Healey, a fantastic looker and a
fabulous driver!
This classic car was sold at
Smiths-Veglia. Smiths - Veglia
info@smithsveglia.nl
Telephone international: +31 343 49 30 31
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