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
2 S.U. carburettors
cylinder capacity: 2912 cc.
capacity: 148 bhp. at 5250 rpm.
torque: 235 Nm. at 3000 rpm.
top-speed: approx. 120 mph. - 190 km/h.
gearbox: 4 speed manual+ overdrive
weight: 1077 kg.

Sales information

Austin Healey 3000 Mk III phase 1, year 1964. Body colour red with perfect original black leatherette interior and black carpet. Black mohair hood and black vinyl hood cover. This fabulous Austin Healey is in superb (excellent++) condition, near concours! This stunning Big Healey was perfectly and professionally restored to a very high standard a few years ago. The automobile shows crisp body lines, beautiful panel fit, and fantastic paint work. Where ever you look, under the hood, in the boot or under the car, the high quality finish will certainly impress. The cautious owner has driven the car for only a few thousand miles since the restoration was completed. The car features a keen Koni shock damper modification, electronic ignition, a Stainless Steel exhaust and the overdrive switch on the gear shift knob. Furthermore this very fine Austin Healey sports chrome wire wheels, a mohair soft top, a sports steering wheel with wood rim and a classic Blaupunkt car radio. A beautiful and perfect specimen for the discerning enthusiast.

Price: Euro 69.500,--.

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