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1966 Austin Healey Mk3 3000
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Description
The Austin-Healey 3000 was BMC's sporting flagship for almost a decade, and many detail changes were made along the way.
The 3000 name was first used in 1959 when the C-Series engine from the 100/6 was upgraded to 2.9-litres (and a nominal for marketing 3-litres), for use in the uprated Farina bodied Westminsters.
The 3000 boasted more power, an improved gearbox and disc brakes on the front.
The best was saved till last though, with the Austin-Healey Mk3, launched in 1964.
Although the looks remained largely the same this was the most powerful Austin-Healey with 148bhp for a maximum speed of 121mph.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- Chassis #: HBJ8L39985
- Imported from the UK, this car was first registered in New Zealand in 1999
- Two long Term Owners in NZ.
- Manual / Overdrive
- Photographic records available for past restoration work in mid 90's
- Restored from the ground up - engine and all (some photos here)
- This car is pretty tidy - can best be described as an older restoration.
- Tonneau and Soft Top in good condition.
- Nice tidy interior showing some age but still in very good order.
- Lovely paintwork and mechanically very sound.
- Healthy motor that makes your hair stand on end...in fact, the huge engine in this tiny car gives a great torquey feeling and it sounds fantastic.
- Comes with Austin Healey books etc.
Nearly 60 years on, this Healey’s sporting intent remains clear. Shifts of the four-speed manual transmission require a deliberate hand, but the gates are clearly defined, the lever’s action precise and mechanical. Once committed to a corner, the lovely wood-and-polished-metal steering wheel offers good feedback. The brake pedal requires a heavy foot, though the front discs and rear drums effectively woah the Healey down. Once you get acclimated with the controls and step up the pace, the chassis reveals that you’re wheeling a willing partner.
British roadsters aren’t universally known for accommodating all sizes, but the Healey’s interior is reasonably roomy for the class.
A perfect late winter’s day and a charming open-topped car have long been a hard-to-beat combination. Austin-Healey’s 3000 Mk III blends an engaging drive and gorgeous lines to match.
The 3000 Mk III is one you buy to enjoy, and enjoy it you will. This car is pure grunt!
Here's your chance to secure a beautiful, sought after classic that's not easy to come by in New Zealand nowadays.
Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered IF Sold in New Zealand.
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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)
NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485 / +64 (0) 274 990-020. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.