1967 Austin-Healey Other for sale $99,900

The early 60s could quite possibly be considered the dawn of performance roadsters. Of course hardcore racers had always whipped fire-breathing drop-tops around various tracks. But the majority of Americas 50s convertibles were big luxurious cushy and way too civilized to take serious turns. Thats why spry cars like this freshly restored Austin-Healy 3000 Mk III gradually redefined how the domestic market interpreted open-air motoring. Small tossable and extremely fun right out of the box this virtually spotless classic was professionally rebuilt in preparation for the 2014 Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival andamp; Concours dElegance. 1 of only 17712 Mark IIIs produced the car is innately exclusive. And if youre looking for a fully sorted fully pedigreed Austin thats also a blast to drive its the big Healey of your dreams!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Roughly 2 years out of a detailed restoration this 2-owner Mk III was completely rebuilt by Harrisburg North Carolinas Carolina Sports Imports and Charlotte North Carolinas Mikes Auto Body Repair. Finished in a fresh coat of PPG 2-stage the car reflects smooth Toyota Sand Stone Beige thats extremely similar to its original Golden Beige Metallic single-stage. At the front of that pigment a mirrored bumper hangs new overriders beneath chrome-trimmed headlights bullet-style parking lamps and a textured grille thats topped by an ornate header emblem. Above that grille a subtle hood scoop leads the eye to chrome-trimmed glass thats reflected in small mirrors and capped by clean cloth. At the sides of that scoop classy fender toppers perfectly complement chrome door handles polished profile inserts and sculpted style lines. At the back of those toppers correct Austin-Healey 3000 badging rides between chrome trunk trim simple tail lamps a small gas cap and a second bumper that props two reflectors outside two more overriders. And it all adds up to one lust worthy 3000 that puts most European metal to shame!

ENGINE

Mechanically this Austin exemplifies top-notch detailing through a rare twin-carb engine that appears to have been completely rebuilt. Tilt the lightweight hood and youll find 2.9 liters of 29A 6-cylinder that looks good and runs great! Based on British Motor Corporations stalwart C-Series Austins inline mill isnt a grossly overpowered piece. But its certainly proven its ability to jet this compact roadster out of many tight curves and cruise comfortably in just about any situation its owners demanded. At the top of the light green block compact Coopers air cleaners sling air in to two familiar SU carburetors. At the base of those carbs a stamped factory-correct valve cover caps factory intake and exhaust manifolds. At the base of that cover an old school points distributor sequences spark through fresh plug wires. Cooling is provided by a correct Coventry radiator. And the cars tight engine bay is dotted with many show-ready essentials including a color-keyed generator a requisite red finger guard and an old school Tudor washer reservoir.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Restored to be cool to look at and fun to drive this micro roadster is founded on a nice mix of upgraded and factory-correct