• Year of manufacture 
    8/1960
  • Mileage 
    5 525 mi / 8 892 km
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Restored
  • Interior colour 
    Black
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Number of doors 
    2
  • Location
    Netherlands
  • Exterior colour 
    White
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Performance 
    124 BHP / 126 PS / 93 kW
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

Model history

The Austin Healey is one of the most iconic British sports cars from the sixties. They had plenty of performance, charisma, exquisite styling and a first-class competition pedigree. The 3 litre was a very successful car which won many rallies and is the best known of the ‘Big Healey’ models.

This example

This particular Austin Healey 3000 was built on 26 August 1960 and despatched to San Fransisco, USA in September 1960. The car was equipped with optional wire wheels, overdrive, a heater, adjustable steering column and a laminated windscreen. In 1993, the car was exported to the Netherlands.

We are pleased to offer this great and very well prepared ‘Big Healey’, only 1.000 miles since mechanical overhaul by our well known Austin Healey specialist. The engine and gearbox have been overhauled and among many other things, the shock absorbers are renewed. The bodywork is in great condition with correct panel fit and totally rust free. Chrome is very nice. The interior has been professionally retrimmed. An lovely Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel is fitted which gives this Healey a more sporty appearance.

The car comes with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, lots of records of service history and a rare original hardtop with an excellent fit. The sidescreens and the four-seater tonneau with its correct stiffeners and transverse support rail are in very good condition.

A wonderful running and driving example, suitable for enjoyable open top motoring of rallying.

Dutch registered and APK (like MOT/TUV/CT).

Price is very tempting at Euro 59.500,-.

Very Superior Old Cars is a classic sportscar consultancy company founded in 1992. We work for our customers to assist with all aspects of their car interests. From acquisition consultancy with restoration advice and management to private sales in our boutique art gallery.

VSOC is centrally located between Amsterdam and The Hague, only 17 km (11 miles) from Schiphol Airport. There is a broad selection of classic sports cars on display, in very good or excellent condition, varying from beautiful yet affordable sports cars to rare and valuable collectors’ items. When you intend to visit us in The Netherlands, we would advise you to make an appointment so that we can give you some quality time. If you arrive by plane or train, we would be happy to pick you up at the airport or train station. Besides Dutch we speak English, German, French and Italian.