1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mk.III

The Healey 3000, or "Big Healey" as it was known, was produced between 1959 and 1967. Highly successful on both road and track it was to be the final development of the model and a very worthy successor to the 100-6. Three versions were produced, each an improved evolution known as BNI, II, and III. The final version, BN III, lasted from 1963 until production ended and was the most powerful and luxurious version offering a 150 bhp straight 6 engine and specification including a walnut dashboard, servo brakes, a new exhaust system and twin SU carburetors.

This lovely original 3000 BN III was bought when virtually new in 1971 by our vendor, a personal friend of Silverstone Auctions MD, Nick Whale. Our Midlands vendor took his newly wed wife straight off on a special European trip to Sicily in '71 and toured the region in the car creating many special memories. Infact the theme of his ownership has been regular trips in to Europe with the car throughout his tenure, including many visits to the Alps as well as regular trips to a holiday home in Aberdovey - all of them great occasions during the Summer months.

Now ripe for a restoration and some new adventures, the car is offered for sale purely through recent lack of use. It is rare to find such an original (Ice Blue from new) and unmolested car that has had just 2 owners from new and offers so much value for money. The history file of invoices and old MOT's accompany the car which drives extremely well.