Description
For sale one of the highest specification Healey’s on the planet with all the mod cons the modern driver can demand. This 1966 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII was restored in Australia by the extremely well-respected Classic Restoration of Melbourne with restoration completing in 2004. The engine has been more recently rebuilt in 2013 with very low mileage since and Is absolutely sensational with very near race Healey performance in a tractable road package. In combination with a very complete list of modifications this Healey is extremely well prepared for the road and even comes with a second set of wheels for track use should you wish. The roll bar is easily removable/ installable and has been taken out and the hard top installed for warm winter motoring.
The quality of this car is exceptional, and it has clearly been treasured since restoration was completed. The car has one multiple concours awards post-restoration including 1st in Austin Healey Owners Club NSW Modified class 2006 & 2005, 1st place Victorian Austin Healy Owners Club ‘Special Interest Healey’ 2005, 2004 NSW Austin Healey Owners Club Concours Elegance Best in Show with a further awards for the Modified Class plus 2nd in the 2004 European Healey Meeting.
To build a car like this today would be in excess of £250, 000.
Engine:
3240cc blueprinted 6 cylinder engine with forged pistons, steel billet crankshaft, roller rockers, cam rollers and lifters, machined conrods, lightened flywheel, 45mm Webers, alloy head, alloy radiator, sealed pressure cooling system, jaguar clutch, cold air box, high torque starter, alloy fuel tank, twin fuel pumps, electronic ignition
Gearbox/ drivetrain:
Blueprinted 4 speed centre change with competition overdrive, straight cut gear set, quiaffe LSD, 3. 9 axle ratio
Body:
Full alloy wide body, removable roll cage, works style webber access panel, works style wing vents, works style front grille, works style oil cooler vents, le mans alloy fuel cap, spot lamps front, driving lamps rear, fog lamps.
Additional works style hardtop in Talisman silver also included as well as soft top in Navy mohair with rear heated screen.
Chassis, suspension and steering:
Gusseted strengthened chassis with works style engine mounts, high ratio steering box, quick release steering with collapsible column, 6” 72 spoke wire wheels, Yokohoma 205 tyres, dual circuit double boosted 11” 4-piston disc brakes, brake balance proportioning valve, Koni telescopic dampers, polybushes.
Interior:
Full tan leather interior, Navy carpet, electric windows, air conditioning, removable roll cage, cruise control, central locking, radio, harness seatbelts plus full complement of gauges.