Vehicle Description
Produced from 1959 to 1967, the 3000 was a larger sports car
produced by Austin-Healey. The bodywork was crafted in the Jensen
Motors factory and the rest of the car was assembled at the BMC
factory alongside MGs. The final Mark III variation was announced
in 1964 and featured a uprated engine courtess of a high lift
camshaft and a SU HD8 carburettor. The engine now produced 150hp
and power assisted brakes were now standard, as was the upgraded
dashboard. Production ended in 1967 with 17,712 Mark III's having
been produced.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this very nice Austin Healey
for your consideration. Finished in a traditional shade of British
Racing Green, this car screams British as much as a Routemaster bus
does. The body of the car is very straight and solid, free of any
dents. The paint is in decent shape and the owner claims it has an
older repaint. Paint quality is generally good, with nice gloss,
however there are a few small cracks and chips in the paint here
and there. The chrome trim is plentiful and in very nice condition,
with excellent shine. Chrome knock-off wire wheels are in great
shape and add to the charm and are fitted with Kumho radial tires.
Overall the car is very clean, but it could definitely benefit the
replace the aged exhaust pipe. The black leather interior appears
to be original and shows a fair bit of patina. The dash is original
and in good condition and the wood veneer has a some cracking. The
dash features original radio as well as gauges. The seats are in
fair shape and have some visible wear. The larger 3.0L I6 engine
takes a bit of coaxing to warm up but is a very solid runner. The
4-speed manual is easy to operate and shifts crisply. The car is
equipped with overdrive, and had a complete electric overhaul in
2013. Overall, this car is an excellent driver, with good steering
and strong brakes. It has no issue going down the road and even
sounds great doing it. This is a classic driver you won't feel bad
taking out for a spin every day. The current owner has loved this
car since 1999 and taken great care of it since.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
