In May 1964, BMC (British Motor Corporation) introduced the last major model change for the Austin-Healey. The 3000 MKIII phase 2 was introduced.
The Austin-Healey model was already introduced in 1952 with the so-called Healey 100 BN1.
From the first moment on, the Austin Healey was a big success. Nevertheless, a car model can always benefit from improvements and the 3000MKIII is therefore the most improved car from the series.
Mostly automotive journalists had often complained about the low ground clearance on the ?early? Austin-Healey cars. So 12 years after the first Austin-Healey, a major chassis design was instituted that raised the ground clearance at the rear of the car and eliminated the dreaded silencer scraping which is known by many Austin-Healey enthusiasts.
The phase II Healey 3000 is easily recognizable onto the different side/turn signal lights which are separate on a phase II car. The phase I Healey 3000 has a single white combination side/turn signal light.
The Healey 3000 MKIII is a fantastic car to drive. It probably drives a bit too good. A Healey 3000 can be driven on a daily base (in summertime) because of the above mentioned aspect (height of the car) as well because of the big engine.
The big engine gives a fantastic feeling. The 150 horsepower 2.9122 cc litre engine can give the car a fantastic power but amongst that, because of the big engine, it is not very high in revs when somebody is touring around with the car.
This makes the Healey also a perfect car to us for a (short) holiday.
If you would like to race with the Healey one can feel that Austin-Healey 3000 has a long competition history. BMC used the Healey 3000 from the beginning and was very successful. Amongst the rallies, the Healey 3000 was very successful at most major circuits around the world including Sebring and Le Mans.
As mentioned above, the Healey 3000 was available from May 1964 while it was launched in October 1963. It was classified as being the BJ8 model and this was the most powerful and luxurious example of the big Healeys, with a walnut veneer dash, wind-up windows and a very big 150 horsepower engine.
The Healey has 2 SU HD8 carburetors and in comparison to its predecessor a new camshaft and valve springs.
Servo-assisted disc brakes became standard on the Healey as well which makes the car a superb and very thrust worth driver.
The 3000 Mark III was launched in October 1963, and remained in production until the end of 1967 when production of Austin-Healeys ceased. (One further car was built in March 1968.) Classified as the BJ8, the new model was the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys, with a walnut-veneer dash, wind-up windows, and a 150 hp (112 kW) engine. Improvements to the engine included a new camshaft and valve springs, and twin SU 2" HD8 carburetors, together with a new design of exhaust system. Servo-assisted brakes were now fitted as standard. Only 2+2 seat versions were made. Option extras were similar to those offered for the Mark II, the main change being that the standard interior trim was now Ambla vinyl, with leather seats being added to the list of options.
In May 1964 the Phase II version of the Mark III was released, which had a modified rear chassis to allow rear ground clearance to be increased, and subsequently, in March 1965 the car also gained separate indicators.
This specific BJ8 3000 MKIII Phase 2 is in a car in a condition which we would like to find on a daily base.
It has undergone a very impressive restoration whereby every detail has been restored. We see quite often a Healey whereby the inside of the engine bay has been painted black. Just because it is much easier and cheaper.
Most of the time the door fittings are not as nice as on this specific example, due to the fact that this is again a weak point of a Healey and it is rather difficult to set.
As described above, the restoration has been done throughout. The black leather interior is looking superb. Looking at minor details in the interior such as the chrome surrounding of the metres/clocks, one can see that the car is really very very nice.
The chrome outside is also excellent with 1 very minor detail on top of the grille.
The painter of this car did an amazing job because also the paint is looking fabulous.
For the engine bay we would like to ask you to take a look at the pictures as the engine bay is also looking excellent.
Then finally a description about the driving conditions of the Healey. It is easily recognizable that the 3000MKIII phase 2 is the best driving Healey. The car is driving very smoothly until the moment that one pushes the gas. Then the Healey turns from a sheep into a wolf. The car can be very fast and the handling is excellent.
This specific example is fitted with an overdrive which makes it even a nicer car to drive.
So in short; this is a superb looking and fantastic driving Austin Healey 3000 MKIII in a wonderful color combination.
Please take a careful look at the pictures because it is very difficult to describe the outside and inside condition of the car but a picture says more then a 1000 words.
For more information or an appointment, please call Rutger Houtkamp +31625098150 or send an e-mail to Rutger@Houtkamp.nl. We are always willing to serve you during the evening and in the weekend via above mentioned telephone number. The Houtkamp Collection is centrally located near Amsterdam and only 10 minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
The Austin-Healey model was already introduced in 1952 with the so-called Healey 100 BN1.
From the first moment on, the Austin Healey was a big success. Nevertheless, a car model can always benefit from improvements and the 3000MKIII is therefore the most improved car from the series.
Mostly automotive journalists had often complained about the low ground clearance on the ?early? Austin-Healey cars. So 12 years after the first Austin-Healey, a major chassis design was instituted that raised the ground clearance at the rear of the car and eliminated the dreaded silencer scraping which is known by many Austin-Healey enthusiasts.
The phase II Healey 3000 is easily recognizable onto the different side/turn signal lights which are separate on a phase II car. The phase I Healey 3000 has a single white combination side/turn signal light.
The Healey 3000 MKIII is a fantastic car to drive. It probably drives a bit too good. A Healey 3000 can be driven on a daily base (in summertime) because of the above mentioned aspect (height of the car) as well because of the big engine.
The big engine gives a fantastic feeling. The 150 horsepower 2.9122 cc litre engine can give the car a fantastic power but amongst that, because of the big engine, it is not very high in revs when somebody is touring around with the car.
This makes the Healey also a perfect car to us for a (short) holiday.
If you would like to race with the Healey one can feel that Austin-Healey 3000 has a long competition history. BMC used the Healey 3000 from the beginning and was very successful. Amongst the rallies, the Healey 3000 was very successful at most major circuits around the world including Sebring and Le Mans.
As mentioned above, the Healey 3000 was available from May 1964 while it was launched in October 1963. It was classified as being the BJ8 model and this was the most powerful and luxurious example of the big Healeys, with a walnut veneer dash, wind-up windows and a very big 150 horsepower engine.
The Healey has 2 SU HD8 carburetors and in comparison to its predecessor a new camshaft and valve springs.
Servo-assisted disc brakes became standard on the Healey as well which makes the car a superb and very thrust worth driver.
The 3000 Mark III was launched in October 1963, and remained in production until the end of 1967 when production of Austin-Healeys ceased. (One further car was built in March 1968.) Classified as the BJ8, the new model was the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys, with a walnut-veneer dash, wind-up windows, and a 150 hp (112 kW) engine. Improvements to the engine included a new camshaft and valve springs, and twin SU 2" HD8 carburetors, together with a new design of exhaust system. Servo-assisted brakes were now fitted as standard. Only 2+2 seat versions were made. Option extras were similar to those offered for the Mark II, the main change being that the standard interior trim was now Ambla vinyl, with leather seats being added to the list of options.
In May 1964 the Phase II version of the Mark III was released, which had a modified rear chassis to allow rear ground clearance to be increased, and subsequently, in March 1965 the car also gained separate indicators.
This specific BJ8 3000 MKIII Phase 2 is in a car in a condition which we would like to find on a daily base.
It has undergone a very impressive restoration whereby every detail has been restored. We see quite often a Healey whereby the inside of the engine bay has been painted black. Just because it is much easier and cheaper.
Most of the time the door fittings are not as nice as on this specific example, due to the fact that this is again a weak point of a Healey and it is rather difficult to set.
As described above, the restoration has been done throughout. The black leather interior is looking superb. Looking at minor details in the interior such as the chrome surrounding of the metres/clocks, one can see that the car is really very very nice.
The chrome outside is also excellent with 1 very minor detail on top of the grille.
The painter of this car did an amazing job because also the paint is looking fabulous.
For the engine bay we would like to ask you to take a look at the pictures as the engine bay is also looking excellent.
Then finally a description about the driving conditions of the Healey. It is easily recognizable that the 3000MKIII phase 2 is the best driving Healey. The car is driving very smoothly until the moment that one pushes the gas. Then the Healey turns from a sheep into a wolf. The car can be very fast and the handling is excellent.
This specific example is fitted with an overdrive which makes it even a nicer car to drive.
So in short; this is a superb looking and fantastic driving Austin Healey 3000 MKIII in a wonderful color combination.
Please take a careful look at the pictures because it is very difficult to describe the outside and inside condition of the car but a picture says more then a 1000 words.
For more information or an appointment, please call Rutger Houtkamp +31625098150 or send an e-mail to Rutger@Houtkamp.nl. We are always willing to serve you during the evening and in the weekend via above mentioned telephone number. The Houtkamp Collection is centrally located near Amsterdam and only 10 minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport