Austin Healey 3000 MKIII

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We are pleased to offer this exceptional Austin Healey 3000 MKIII BJ8 for sale, finished in striking red with a black vinyl soft top. This originally U.S.-delivered example has been fully restored (by specialist Chirs Jans – Mechelen) and benefits from a number of carefully selected upgrades that enhance both reliability and driving pleasure. These include an electronic ignition system, a high-torque reduction starter, an alternator conversion, and a battery cut-off switch.

The Healey has been well maintained and is ready to be enjoyed immediately. A particularly attractive example, offering all the character of the "Big Healey" with the reassurance of thorough restoration and ensible technical enhancements. Ready for touring, rallies, or simply open-top motoring enjoyment.

The Austin-Healey 3000 is a British sports car built from 1959 until 1967. It is the best known of the ‘big Healey’ models. The car's bodywork was made by Jensen Motors and the vehicles were assembled at BMC’s MG Works in Abiingdon, alongside the corporation's MG models.

During its production life, the car changed from an open sports car, albeit with a child-transporting 2+2 option, to a sports convertible. In 1963, 91.5 per cent of all Austin-Healey 3000 cars were exported; mostly to North America. The 3-litre 3000 was a highly successful car, which won its class in many European rallies in its heyday and is still raced in classic car competitions by enthusiasts today.

British Motor Corporation ended manufacture in 1967, intending its place to be filled by a car with a new, though similar, engine in a more recently designed monocoque MGB variant named MGC.

The 3000 sports convertible Mark III was announced in February 1964 with power increased from 136 bhp to 150 bhp by a new higher lift camshaft. SU HD8 carburettors replaced HS6 units increasing the choke size from 1.75 to 2 inches, or total area 6.3 sq. inches, increasing by 30.6%. Power-assisted braking became standard instead of optional. The new car's fascia displayed its speedometer and tachometer directly in front of the driver. Upholstery was now in Ambla vinyl. (Wikipedia)