Single family ownership since 1963; 32,000 miles from new
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 Roadster
Registration no. 1234 BB
Chassis no. H-BT7/4448
Engine no. 29D-RU-H/5613

This outstandingly original Austin-Healey 3000 'MkI' has been in single family ownership for the past 50 years and as result has a documented history and superb provenance. It is unusual to find an example of this desirable British sports car with such long continuous ownership. Fewer than 400 miles have been covered in the past 23 years (confirmed by MoTs dating back to 1990) and the current odometer reading is circa 32,000 miles. The car has been showroom stored for practically all of its life and painstakingly maintained professionally including the renewal of the carpets and fitting new tyres all round. This cherished car has not been subject to any major rebuild and its preservation in such original condition is thanks in no small part to the ideal showroom storage it has enjoyed. The only alteration which has been made is the substitution of a MkII grille on the basis of personal preference only. All accessories fitted are original period items, including Lucas auxiliary lamps, bullet wing mirror and Blaupunkt push-button radio. We have been told by the vendor that the roundel on the boot is believed to have been painted by the original owner, an ex-RAF commercial pilot, enabling him to spot the Healey in the car park when flying into an airport. Unfortunately, he was killed in a plane crash on 17th October 1961 in the Carlisle area and the Healey subsequently passed into the current ownership. A desirable manual/overdrive example finished in Old English White with red leather interior, the car exhibits beautiful patina throughout and does not require any major work to make it very useable and enjoyable to both own and drive. The Healey comes complete with its original hardtop and soft-top; full tonneau; original owner's handbook and service parts list; tool kit and bag; jack and handle; wheel brace; indoor car cover; and a quantity of spare parts. It also comes with the very attractive cherished registration '1234 BB'. Currently taxed and MoT'd, this quite exceptional Austin-Healey 3000 is offered with Swansea V5 document.