Vehicle Description
1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III (Please note: If you happen to be
viewing this 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III on a website other
than our Garage Kept Motors site, it's possible that you've only
seen some of our many photographs of this vehicle due to website
limitations. To be sure you access all the more than 130
photographs, as well as a short walk-around-and-startup video,
please go to our main website: GarageKeptMotors.) They ended up
with the MG, they ended up with the Triumph. But, truth be told,
they coveted the Big Healey. George Baxter, an Austin-Healey
concours judge quoted in The Handsome Healey, Hemmings Sports and
Exotic, November 2014 George Baxter went on to wax eloquent on the
model's appeal: The Big Healey does have a presence that many
people respond to, which is quite evident when we're out and about.
It brings smiles and comments from many onlookers, and invites
conversation. Oh, and to look down that long, beautiful bonnet and
to hear that deep throaty growl emanating from the twin tipped
exhaust�€"it is arguably one of the best notes in the car world.
(Note: An excellent sampling of this sound is available on the
GarageKeptMotors site by way of the startup video.) While Mr.
Baxter may have been a bit biased, there's no arguing that when it
comes to classic British sporting automobiles, the 3000 Mark III
Big Healeys are among the most highly prized. Low slung,
long-hooded, wire-wheeled, and narrow tired, these were cars as at
home on the twisty English back roads, as they were at Hollywood
movie premiers. Wind-in-your-hair driving is just so... British.
Offered here is a truly exceptional example. Showing just over
95,000 miles, accumulated at a very conservative rate of only just
over 1,750 miles per-year on average. This low mileage is evidence
of responsible stewardship for this legendary sports car. This is
borne out by the condition of every mechanical and cosmetic aspect
of the car. The Healey now displays in collector-grade condition.
The car's exterior finish in iconic dark-green paint,
characteristic vertical-slat chrome front grille (a piece of
automotive artwork if ever there was one), original engine, and
wire wheels (with center knock-off spinners) all reflect the care
given and investments made in maintenance over the years. The same
is true for the brightwork, emblems (more automotive artwork),
windshield, and lighting lenses. The black fabric top is without
flaws. In similar fashion, the engine bay is concours-ready with
all components properly located. As suits most serious collectors,
the engine bay is tidy and spotless, but it has not been
over-detailed or enhanced with the addition of inaccurate shiny
bits. Viewed from underneath, the car's chassis displays
near-perfect condition. Properly routed dual exhaust emanating from
the 2.9-liter inline 6-cylinder engine, together with the bottom
view of a very tidy powertrain and rust-free body, offer more
conclusive proof of years-decades, actually-of meticulous care.
Inside, white piping on the leather seats adds visual interest to
the overall classic black theme. Carpeting is all nicely kept. The
full complement of Smiths surrounded by dark, burled walnut and
tasteful touches of chrome across the dash), iconic steering wheel,
floor-tunnel-mounted four-speed shifter all retain their classic
originality. Tools-including a lead hammer for the knock-off
spinners of the wire wheels-are included. We expect and invite
in-person inspection of this beautiful Big Healey. Indeed, the car
begs for that sort of close-up look-see. We ask only that you call
or email us for an appointment in advance so that we can devote our
full attention to you during your visit. (Our showroom is not open
to the public.) Meanwhile, the more than 130 high-definition
photographs of the car and the short walk-around-and-startup video
on the GarageKeptMotors site faithfully represent this Healy Mark
III's condition, but feel free to call or ema