Beschreibung:

The Austin-Healey 3000 is a British sports car built from 1959 to 1967, and is the best known of the 'big' Healey models. The car's bodywork was made by Jensen Motors, and the vehicles were assembled at the BMC Abingdon works. The 3000 was a successful car which won its class in many European rallies in its heyday - and is still used in competition by enthusiasts today. The striking example in bold Colorado Red and complimenting red interior has lived a cherished life. Now restored, the car was originally acquired by a wealthy New Zealand industrialist to join his collection of 1950's and 1960's predominantly English sports cars. In 2002, his collection of 44 sports cars were stored in a museum and a group of enthusiast were invited to act as trustees for the cars. The museum is now a tourist attraction in Auckland, New Zealand. Prior to this, in 1995, the car was subject to a complete nut and bolt restoration in NZ by Austin Healey/MG specialists. The chassis and body were completely stripped and rebuilt with photographic documentation in the history file. Several new parts, including windscreen, new suspension, brakes and steering were used. The gearbox and differential were completely overhauled. The engine was reconditioned with mostly new parts - cylinders were re-sleeved, new pistons, new rings, re-bored and the crankshaft was attended to. Invoices include 742 hours labour for the engine and gearbox work alone. Correspondence between the restorer and the previous owner shows both parties were fastidious perfectionsists. A post restoration inspection and road test conclude that the Healey was an 'outstanding example' and it 'drove like a new car' and that the restoration 'had not been overdone'. Today the car is offered with a new hood and tonneau. The interior has worn its years well and is in excellent condition. The vendor describes this car as being in overall very good or excellent condition, save one or two paintwork imperfections. All duties and taxes have been paid, the car will be offered with one year's MoT test certificate, original Austin Healey Driver's Handbook and Swansea V5 Certificate in the comprehensive history.