Iconic roadster styling with a thorough rotisserie restoration!
This is the introduction year of the 3000 model. It offered more
power and comfort than its predecessors while retaining the agility
that made them so popular. This one boasts top quality bodywork and
paint, a refined interior and a rebuilt motor making it a
frontrunner while considering these British classics. This one had
the same owner for the last 19 years.
EXTERIOR: What a handsome design, I have always admired the looks
of these cars. This one has high quality paint and bodywork,
looking down the side of the body it is extremely straight. The 2
tone paint has been applied with great attention to detail then
polished to a shiny and reflective finish. All the panels are
properly aligned with nice tight gaps. The bumpers and several trim
pieces have been rechromed. The front grille appears to be original
and in remarkable condition. The chrome knock off wire wheels
really make the car gorgeous. They are wrapped in a set of 15"
Michelin radial tires with tons of tread left. The blue convertible
top is in excellent shape and includes matching side curtain
windows.
INTERIOR: Quaint and comfy! It's a really fun experience sitting so
close to the road and throwing around that 4 speed manual shifter.
All the seats have been recovered in navy blue genuine leather with
very tasteful white piping that accents the exterior. The banjo
style steering wheel and the Smiths gauges look so cool and appear
to be original. There is an overdrive/normal switch for the
transmission. Everything has been refinished and looks great
including the dash pad, door panels, and carpeting. It has rear
seats making it a 2+2.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The engine compartment is restored to factory
condition. The 2.9 liter inline 6 cylinder with dual carbs is a
very spirited motor. It was rebuilt and repainted like when it left
the factory. It has the correct radiator and fan shroud. The engine
starts easily and runs smooth. The underside of the hood, fender
wells, and firewall have all been repainted Iris blue just like the
body. The wiring looks proper.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The underside of the lid and jamb are painted
Iris blue just like the exterior. There is a prop rod to hold the
lid open. The inside is all clean metal with the correct vinyl
cover. The battery is properly secured on the passenger side.
UNDERSIDE: Rotisserie restoration with many new parts! The steering
and front/rear suspension components have been totally rebuilt and
repainted. The front has a swaybar. The brakes were rebuilt, lines
and hoses were replaced. It has disc brakes in front, American
muscle cars did not have disc brakes until the late 60s! It has a
dual stainless exhaust with a single polished muffler. All the fuel
lines are fresh. Looking up at the rebuilt motor everything has a
refinished look with no visible leaks. The transmission appears to
have been serviced also. The rear end has a fresh coat of black
paint. The frame and floors are all solid with body colored Iris
blue paint.
SERVICE: Our lead mechanic completed a thorough inspection of this
car and we replaced the brake shoes, replaced a wheel cylinder, cut
the rotors, bled the brakes, sealed the axles, replaced the
antenna, replaced the fuel level sending unit, and repaired the
start button wiring.
The Austin Healy 3000 remains a beloved symbol of British sports
car engineering and design from the late 1950s. It is captured the
hearts of enthusiast for decades and I know why, it is a very good
looker and driving it is so much fun. I love that British sports
car sound!
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are
answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video
that explains the car's condition in detail. **These cars are
displayed in a museum. If interested in a particular car, make an
appointment with a salesman to see that car. Without an appointment
there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you buy a car,
your admission will be refunded, and you will be given a 1 year
membership.
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Disc brakes
Dual carbs
Overdrive transmission
Stainess Dual exhaust
Full instrumentation
Leather upholstery
2+2 seating
Chrome Wire wheels
Dual mirrors
