1961 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 MKII

This Austin Healey 3000 is a superb MkII example of the characterful British sports car, presented in good order and with a classic two-tone finish. Under the bonnet is a 2.9-litre straight-six producing around 150bhp, which drives the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The odometer currently indicates 97,275 miles.

An original MkII model, this Austin-Healey was built as a left-hand drive car, and exported when new to New York, US. It was equipped with an overdrive gearbox, wire wheels, a heater, and an adjustable steering column. Brought back to the UK around 30 years ago, it was re-registered on 13 August 1990 as ‘YSU 566’, and later converted to right-hand drive. There are five previous keepers on the UK log book, and the current owner acquired the car around 18 months ago.

The bodywork of this classic sports car presents well, with flush shut lines, smooth panels and no reports of any prior damage. The vendor indicates the car has benefitted from a number of resprays over the years, and now has a neat two-tone green and ivory finish. There are some light stone chips around the front end and some very minor bubbling in a few places, but the overall condition is good. The vehicle rides on a set of 15-inch wire wheels, which present with some light surface blemishes to the chrome centre caps, but are otherwise in impressive condition and were fitted new in 2019.

Moving inside, the condition of the re-trimmed black leather upholstery is described as good, with the two front seats presenting in particularly smart condition. The vendor indicates the rear would benefit from being re-trimmed to match the excellent quality of the front, also noting that replacement door cards will be provided for the process. All of the electrics are believed to be in good working order, and there are no warning lights on the dashboard.

The last routine maintenance was undertaken in February 2021, when technicians at Bill Rawles Classic Cars in Alton carried out a service and an annual check-over. Prior to this, similar maintenance was carried out in February 2020 and September 2019, when the vendor purchased the vehicle. The seller notes the car has also been fitted with an electronic ignition, as well as new alternator, radiator, seatbelts, brakes and wheels.

The last MOT test was on 17 July 2018, which resulted in a pass with three advisories to monitor a corroded brake pipe, a defective central exhaust mounting and a binding nearside rear service brake. The vehicle is exempt from an annual MOT test under historic car status, though the vendor notes they would be happy to have it tested if requested by the next owner. The wheels come wrapped with Vredestein tyres, which are reported to be nearly new and have covered less than 1,000 miles.

Accompanying the vehicle are the official owner’s manual and heritage certificates, as well as a selection of maintenance invoices and the relevant Haynes workshop manual.

Although the vehicle comes with a complete hood and side windows, the current owner has never used them. The hood is in average condition with a split in the Perspex window; however, a brand new hood kit is included in the sale which just needs trimming to complete. The side window sliding Perspex is brand new having been fitted in January 2021.

This Austin Healey 3000 is a great example of the MkII generation, presented in impressive cosmetic condition and in good working order. Benefitting from a classic colour scheme, a smart interior, and regular specialist maintenance, this Healey would make a superb addition to a collector’s garage.

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Car Overview

  • 97,275 miles
  • manual
  • RHD
  • Green / White
  • Black
  • 2.9L


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  • Lot #02604
  • private Sale
  • Whitehill, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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