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Empty weight: 1.160 kg
Reference number: 0001590
Manufacturer: Classic Park Koppenhoefstraat 14 5283VK BOXTEL, NL 0411605000 http://www.classicpark.nl info@classicpark.nl

In 1952 Austin and Healey started a collaboration to produce sports cars especially for the U.S. market. This resulted in the launch of the Austin-Healey 100, the first-ever "Big Healey": an expression subsequently used to distinguish the 100, its successor the six-cylinder 100-6 and the Austin-Healey 3000 from the smaller Austin-Healey Sprite. Over 80% of the Big Healey's were sold in the USA. From the outset, the car was a commercial success and the first victories in racing soon followed.

The Austin-Healey 3000 was produced from 1959 to 1967 and is the best known and most successful of the Big Healey's. The 3000 finished high in many European rallies. Even today, 3000's participate in many classic races.
The exterior was a lot like its predecessors and the 3000 too was available in two models:
2+2 and a two-seater. The body was a Jensen product.
The first version of the 3000 was built from March 1959 to March 1961 and was named MK I after the introduction of the MK II. The MK II had a more powerful engine and three carburettors. After 6,100 copies sold, the MK II in 1964 was succeeded by the last version of the 3000: the MK III with a 150 hp engine, two carburettors and a luxurious interior with a walnut veneer dashboard and roll-down windows. Leather seats were optional. No less than 87% of the Austin-Healey’s 3000 MK III was sold in the USA!

In 1968, the safety regulations in the USA were tightened and Austin-Healey decided to focus on other markets. The 20-year agreement between Healey and Austin came to an end in 1972. Austin merged with British Leyland and Donald Healey became director at Jensen Motors.

From the late 80s onward, many Austin-Healey's came to mainland Europe, since the U.S. Big Healey’s were after all LHD!

Invoices in the documentation for this Austin-Healey 3000 MK III show that the Healey was completely converted into a rally car between September 2013 and April 2014. Various rally accessories were fitted, such as spotlights with protective grilles, a black hardtop, a racing fuel cap, bonnet straps, four-point seat belts, tripmasters, an aluminium radiator, modified shock absorbers, an aluminium gear knob with overdrive switch, a master cut-off switch, and so on. In addition, several modifications were carried out, including upgrades to the cooling system, shock absorbers, ball joints, steering box, and lighting. The wheels were finished in high-gloss black, a Welch alternator was installed, a high-torque starter motor was fitted, a leather steering wheel was added, and more.
In July 2014, the bonnet was replaced with a louvred bonnet, and a number of further fine-tuning adjustments were made.

The company that carried out this work was Wheels by Lex in the Netherlands. The documentation includes extensive invoices detailing exactly all the parts that were installed and used during the conversion.
After this conversion/restoration, the car has covered only approximately 5,000 miles and remains in very good condition.

Classic Park's core activities are the purchase, sale and consignment sale of classic and exclusive cars. You will find us in Boxtel, which is located between Eindhoven and 's-Hertogenbosch (10 minutes by car north of Eindhoven and Eindhoven Airport). From Venlo (German border) it is an 80 km drive and Amsterdam Schiphol is 100 km away.
Classic Park has an average of 100 cars in stock, which are attractively displayed in the Classic Park museum in Boxtel.

The car described here is subject to price changes, (text) errors and changes in availability. For the full picture gallery and availability, visit our website www.classicpark.nl. We cannot guarantee the exact mileage of several classic cars. The counter readings stated by us, are displayed counter readings unless expressly otherwise stated. No indications have been provided with respect to the motor vehicle tax due, as tax regulations vary by country and/or region. Any reference to the motor vehicle tax or the rate indicated may therefore be inaccurate. No rights can be derived from this advertisement.

You are welcome to visit us. In order to provide you with the best possible service, we would like to make an appointment with you in advance.

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: Austin-Healey
Model series: 3000
Model name: 3000 Mk III (BJ8)
Manufacturer code: ADO 26
First registration date: 06/1967
Year of manufacture: 1967
Mileage (read): 33,767 km
Chassis number: Not provided
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: Not provided
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Convertible (Roadster)
Power (kW/hp): 110/150
Cubic capacity (cm³): 2912
Cylinders: 6
Doors: 2
Steering: Left (LHD)
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: Not provided
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Drum
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Green
Manufacturer color name: -

Interior color: Black
Interior material: Leather

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1967 | Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (BJ8)