Austin Healey 3000 (1961)
for sale
Price: US $20,000.00
Price: US $20,000.00
Fuzzy
Dice Autos
Has
up for auction a rare and extremely collectable 1961 Austin Healey 3000 MKI Roadster
The
Healey is and continues to be one of the most sought after British roadsters
out there. This beauty came to us through an estate sale. It’s owner passed it
on to his nephew who garaged it for the past eight years, only driving it on
sunny days. He decided to pass it on to me in hopes that a new owner would get
more appreciation from driving it and continue to care for it.
This
is what I can tell you about the vehicle:
It’s
a true 1961 3000 MKI two seat roadster. The original motor was swapped out ten
years ago and replaced with a completely rebuilt beautiful 1964, two carb
Healey motor. The owner had full intention of racing the car and wanted a
slightly more beefy 64 motor. Unknown where the original motor is. According to The Industry Heritage Trust in the UK, this
Healey was born an MKI two seater, two carb car. with overdrive and a side shifter.
During
the restoration the owner converted her to a 12 volt system with a Delco
alternator. All new wiring everywhere. New exhaust & fuel tank. Completely
new front steering and suspension. Total rebuild on the carbs and braking
system. A 13 row oil cooler. A 7/8 rally sway bars, 8 leaf rear springs. New
fuel pump and pressure regulator. “Bilstein” shock absorber conversion. All
polyurethane bushings.
New
carpeting & Tonneau cover & fender cover.
The
convertible top, its frame and both side curtains are in great condition.
Now
for the condition of the vehicle.
This
is a way above average “driver” quality Healey. The older enamel finish is more
than acceptable but does show a bit of its ageing. A few very minor “close up”
blemishing in the finish are evident. But as noted they can only be detected
close up. The original wire wheels and knock off hubs look like new. I do not
have the lead hammer that came with the car. Nor do I have the original jacking
system. I do have the original bias tire wire wheel spare tire that’s strapped
in the trunk. The trunk pan and floors are excellent. A new trunk liner was
recently installed.
The
underside is rock solid and completely rust and damage free. The car does have
an aftermarket aluminum louvered hood and a fiber glass trunk lid. I’m told
they were changed to reduce the weight for racing. The original pieces are not
available. The rest of the chassis is untouched and original to the car.
The
interior is in all around fine condition. No rips, tears or blemishes. The dash
and gauge package are excellent. The overdrive option works to perfection. The
tachometer is the only gauge not presently functioning. We think the problem
resulted from the 6 volt to 12 volt change over. Everything else works
perfectly.
The
motor is from a period correct 1964 Austin Healey 3000 MKIII Overdrive Sport
Convertible, 177.4 CI, 150 Horse Power. Top speed of 120 MPR.
The
61 Healey came standard with a 177.4 Ci, 124 horse power three carb motor.
The
new engine also has a mild cam that helps to increase the horse power. This is
certainly not a radical change over but the difference in speed performance is
quite noticeable. The side sifter goes
through all the gears with ease. The car has excellent handling and drives like
it did in 1961. Probably even better!
So
if you are looking for a numbers matching concourse $90, 000.00 Healey than this
one is not for you. Having said that, this car can easily with little expense
be brought to that level. But like me, many of you want the beauty and thrill
of a Healey without breaking your back account. This gorgeous roadster is
offered to you at what we feel is a sensible and very reasonable “Buy it Now”
price.
Unlike
most other collector car dealers who photograph their cars in professionally
lighted studios, or on Hollywood driveways, we at Fuzzy Dice shoot our cars on
our lot using nothing more than natural lighting and a point and shoot camera.
So what you see is what you get. Most times better in person.
Many
more photos are available to those serious buyers upon request. Best of luck
bidding!
update: 2016-02-09
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | HBN7L11837 |
Year: | 1961 | Number of Cylinders: | 6 |
Make: | Austin Healey | Transmission: | Manual |
Model: | 3000 | Body Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | MK1 | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Engine: | 177.4 CI 6CYL 150 HP | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Drive Type: | RWD | Options: | Convertible |
Mileage: | 80,283 | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Exterior Color: | Black/English Cream | For Sale By: | Dealer |
Interior Color: | Black |