For Sale: 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 in Bettendorf, Iowa

Vehicle Description

Replica of 1962 Austin Healey 3000 (Classic Roadsters Sebring MX) Kit from Classic Roadsters in Fargo ND. Chevy 350ci V8. ChevyTH350 AT Trans with HD shift kit. Hurst Pro-Matic ratchet shifter, Dual exhaust w/ wrapped Blackjack headers, H-connector pipe, and hi-Flow Exhaust, Edelbrock Carb, Cam, and Intake Manifold. Allison Electronic Ignition, Promaster Coil & Sidewinder Wires. Griffin Aluminum Racing Radiator, Goodyear Eagle GT tires w/Aluminum Centerline Champ 500 wheels and spinners. Custom 2x4 steel frame. Mustang II suspension. Factory Vanilla gelcoat fiberglass body. Custom Burgundy Leather upholstery and carpet by Quality Upholstery Moline. VDO gauges (Speed, Tach, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Amp, Volts, & Clock) Retro Sound stereo, Kenwood Amp, 2 speakers + center sub. Roll up vinyl Soft top with snap-on boot. Classic Roadsters' story was it was modeled after one of the very cars that the Healey brothers brought to race at the 12 hours of Sebring in the early 60s. Company legend is that they pounded the fenders out with a hammer to accommodate the wider wheels and tires. Then, with a chisel, they cut in the louvers in the hood to mitigate overheating. That is where the styling differences derived from the factory Austin Healy 3000 Classic Roadsters claim was, paired with a small block engine, it would stick and pull over 1.1 lateral G's while cornering. Id take that at face value. but who knows? The previous owner weighed the car a few years ago, and with a full tank of fuel, it was around 2200 lbs. Wipers not working. Miles on odometer 15,172.

Vehicle Details

  • 1962 Austin-Healey 3000
  • Listing ID: CC-1978139
  • Price: $24,500
  • Location:Bettendorf, Iowa
  • Year:1962
  • Make:Austin-Healey
  • Model:3000
  • Exterior Color:White
  • Odometer:15172
  • Stock Number:105465112
  • VIN:4CRGBJ124LF
Listed By:
Veit's Vettes And Collector Cars
1838 State St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722

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