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+ overdrive

Information on the presented Austin Healey 3000 MK I

Austin Healey 3000 MK I (BT7), year 1959. Colour  Old English white with a black leather interior, black tonneau-cover and a black  softtop. This car was restored 8 years ago and the engine was partially overhauled. The engine was also adapted for use of unleaded fuel. Since restoration this Austin Healey drove 15.000 kilometers. (approx. 9000 miles) This Classic is equipped with an overdrive and chrome spoke wheels.

This classic was sold by
Imparts

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