Austin Motor Company discovered the Healey day before the opening of the "Earls Court Motorshow" 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 succesfull TR sportscar 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 Healeys. 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 SU carburettors
cylinder capacity: 2912 cc.
capacity: 124 bhp. at 5250 rpm.
topspeed: approx. 120 mph. - 190 km/h.
gearbox: 4 speed manual

Information on the presented Austin Healey 3000 MK III

Austin Healey 3000 MK III phase 2, year 1967. Colour: red with a black leather interior. This car was professionally restored some years ago and is in excellent condition.
The car drives very well and looks very crisp and clean in this setup; radiant red with chrome wire wheels and the louvres in the sides...

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Altena Classic Service

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