1964 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII

Finished in Jaguar British Racing Green with Burgundy interior. Restored and mildly modified, this pretty and nimble Austin Healey 3000 is fitted with alloy bodywork, rally style front wing vents and shrouded front grille. The rebuilt engine, now sporting a triple SU carburettor set up, is fitted with a gas flowed and lead-free cylinder head, a rally camshaft and 6 branch exhaust manifold system, exiting through side exit stainless steel silencer with twin exhaust pipes.

An older restoration example, expertly executed and now with a nicely patinated feel, this pretty and fun driving ‘Big Healey’ was imported and first registered in the UK in 1993, after which It’s major restoration was carried out by highly respected Austin Healey restorers, Orchard Restorations, for its first UK based owner, in 1993. The major works included restoration of the chassis with new components, a full body restoration with alloy panels and a bare metal repaint, a new interior trim set, new hood, tonneau cover and fabric hood cover. Full rebuilds were concurrently carried out to the engine, gearbox and overdrive unit, front and rear suspension incorporating lowered ride height with a suspension camber kit, a revised front anti roll bar and lowered ride height, with brakes and suspension front and rear rebuilt, all electrics were overhauled or replaced and the exterior chrome works all re-plated.

An iconic British sports car scene in the 1950’s and 60’s, the Austin Healey 3000’s found fame in international rallying and endurance motor racing, whilst being renowned for being both robust and relatively inexpensive to maintain for owners. First produced with 4-cylinder engines and 3-speed gear boxes, the ultimate production cars, the 3000 MkIII were equipped with an under stressed 3.0 litre 6-cylinder engine, mated to 4-speed gearboxes, equipped with overdrive.

This well specified and lightly modified 3000 MkIII, has had just 5 keepers since restoration, covering some 25k miles, whilst being regularly serviced and maintained by highly regarded Austin Healey specialists, Bill Rawles Classic cars. Supplied to the last owner in 2022 by Rawles, when it was priced at £74,500.

Inclusive of an extensive history and detailed restoration file accompanying extensive photography, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate and all MoT certificates from the restoration onwards, we are delighted to bring to market this evocative and fun driving ‘Big Healey’ at a considerable saving over its last asking price.

This evocative and iconic British Sports car is on show and available for viewing and inspection now, at our Hertfordshire showrooms.