1963 Austin-Healy 3000
Description
The Austin-Healey 3000 is a British sports car built from 1959 to 1967. It is the best known of the "big Healey" models. The car's bodywork was made by Jensen Motors and the vehicles were assembled at BMC's MG Works in Abingdon, alongside the corporation's MG models. During its production life, the car changed from an open sports car, albeit with a child-transporting 2+2 option, to a sports convertible. In 1963, 91.5 per cent of all Austin-Healey 3000 cars were exported; mostly to North America. The 3-litre 3000 was a highly successful car, which won its class in many European rallies in its heyday and is still raced in classic car competitions by enthusiasts today The 3000 sports convertible Mark II was launched at the end of August 1962. It was a true convertible with almost saloon car comfort, a new wrap-around windscreen, wind-up side windows, swiveling quarter lights and a quick-action folding roof. Twin SU HS6 carburetors replaced the triple SUs (total area 5.3 sq. inches, a 9.25% reduction). Austin-Healey claimed it could exceed 115 mph.. Austin Healey 3000's have a long competition history, and raced at most major racing circuits around the world, including Sebring (USA), Le Mans (France), and Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst (Australia). The BMC competitions department rallied the 3000 from its introduction, but the development of the works cars effectively ended in 1965, mainly because of the success of the Mini Cooper 'S' 3.0 Liter inline six-cylinder engine 11,564 Mark IIs were made: 355 BN7 open two-seaters, 5,096 BT7 2+2s, and 6,113 BJ7 2+2 sports convertible Four-speed manual transmission Beautifully restored example; documented history with 37 years of receipts Features leather interior and black convertible top wire wheels.
Offered for sale by Rafih Classics.. 5493051,4099461 Price is plus GST and Transfer Costs ,All viewing is by appointment only Call Joseph Lauzon Brand Manager 5195623189 omvic#5687058
- Make: Other
- Model: Other
- Body Type: Convertible
- Year: 1963
- Kilometers: 18619
- Transmission: Manual
- Ad Type: Offering
- For Sale By: Dealer
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2021-03-11