Introduced in 1959, the Austin-Healey 3000 was a British sports car larger than most, earning the nickname “big Healey’s”. Jensen Motors made the bodies, while British Motor Corp. took care of the rest. In production through 1967, more than… more»
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May 31, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Long Term Ownership: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8
The arrival of Donald Healey’s new British sports car in 1953 permanently shifted the trajectory of buyers’ expectations. The Healey 100 was fast – in fact, it was named for its top speed. Later models were even more muscular…. more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Package Deal: Austin-Healey 3000 Project Cars
Another prize in the “brevity” category goes to this ad on craigslist for a flock of Austin-Healeys. The listing promises one and a half Healey 3000s for $16,500 but then mentions two Bug Eyes and a few more Healeys,… more»
Feb 11, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Assembly Required: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
The seller’s father started restoring this ’64 Austin Healey, having taken it apart and reworked the body when he passed away. Unfortunately, the engine was lost in the process though the rest of the British sports car may be… more»
May 4, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Mark II Powered: 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I
British auto manufacturer Austin-Healey was formed in 1952 when Herbert Austin of Austin Motor Company and Donald Healey of Healey Motor Company entered into a joint venture to produce sports cars, a partnership that lasted until 1972 when their… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Californian Survivor: 1961 Austin-Healey 3000
For those who love their classic British sports cars, there’s no doubt that this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 will seem pretty attractive. It presents superbly, with few visible faults or problems. It appears to be ready to be enjoyed by… more»
Sep 29, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II With Original Hardtop
It’s weird to me that a country so famous for having gloomy, rainy weather would have such a high saturation of incredible roofless cars. England has brought to the world Jaguar, MG, Morgan, Land Rover, Triumph, Sunbeam, Lotus, Aston-Martin,… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored For 32 Years! 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
The owner of this 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is an enthusiast who has been collecting one-owner classics for more than fifty years. He found this vehicle as part of the original owner’s estate sale and purchased it in… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Stored 25 Years: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
As a British sports car, the AH 3000 was built from 1959-67 and is perhaps the best known of the “big Healey” models. Its bodywork was done by Jensen Motors and the cars were assembled at British Motor Corporation’s… more»
Nov 2, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Fully Documented: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000
Finding a clean and rust-free classic British sports car is always a pleasant experience. However, finding one that is not only original and unmolested but comes with a fully documented history is a real bonus. That is the story… more»
Oct 7, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Big BT7 Project: 1961 Austin Healey 3000
Austin Healey 3000’s have caught my attention ever since a high school friend’s cousin showed me his 1959 model replete with a Chevrolet 327 small-block engine and a Muncie four-speed manual transmission. Today’s find is a 1961 version that… more»
Dec 23, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Solid Investment: 1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III
Introduced in 1964, the Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III was an evolution of the car that was originally introduced in 1959. While there were a total of 17,712 Mk IIIs built, they are a car that retains a strong following,… more»
Nov 30, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Full Mechanical Rebuild Done: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8
We’ve recently seen a few project-grade Austin Healey 3000s here at Barn Finds, but this appears to be one of the better ones. It needs some restoration work, but it has had a lot of the mechanical work completed,… more»
