Collectors\' Motor Cars and Automobilia

226 | THE GOODWOOD REVIVAL SALE

What would turn out to be the final Big Healey variant, the 3000 Mark
III with 148bhp engine, appeared early in 1964, to be followed later
in the year by the Phase 00 version with increased ground clearance

• addressing a long-term criticism – and revised rear suspension
  incorporating twin radius arms instead of a Panhard rod. Top speed
  was now 121mph and the 0-60mph time dipped below 10 seconds.
  Despite the antiquity of the basic design the Big Healey remained as
  popular as ever, though increasingly stringent safety and emissions
  legislation meant that its days were numbered. By the time production
  ended in December 197, over 1,000 Phase 00s - by far the most
  popular variant - had been built.

This one-owner Mark III was purchased by an American servicewoman
in June 195 under the BMC Personal Export Scheme (paperwork
supplied). 0t was registered EGF 13C and used in the <K for 3-4
months before being exported to Savannah, Georgia. The Healey
subsequently moved with its owner to Reno, Nevada (by 1973 when
the radio was fitted) and then to Las Vegas from where it was imported
recently having spent many years in dry storage.

Completely rust free, having spent most of its life in the desert, the car

displays a believed-genuine total of 56,000 miles on the odometer and

is freshly re-commissioned. Associated with the marque for over 20

years, the vendor reports that this example drives as only an original,

undamaged, and unmolested car can. The engine is responsive

and holds a good oil pressure, the gearbox is one of the best he

has encountered, having clearly never been abused, and the axle is

quiet. Overdrive engages seamlessly, and the body is devoid of any

unpleasant rattles or shakes.

Recently MoT tested, the car comes with a Heritage Certificate and

documentary evidence of its original <K registration, so it should be a

formality to re-register it in the <K. All taxes have been paid and NOVA

registered. Additional documentation consists of the original Order

Form and correspondence, <S title, and a current MoT certificate.

A rare opportunity to acquire a one-owner, low-mileage Austin-Healey

3000 Mark III in original condition, which can be used 'as is' or

cosmetically restored to the buyers own specification.

£50,000 - 60,000

€58,000 - 69,000

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1965 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 MARK 3

PHASE II ROADSTER

Registration no. not <K registered

Chassis no. HBJ8L/31945

• Delivered new in the UK for
  personal export


• Left-hand drive


• One lady owner from new


• Rust free and outstandingly original


• Recently re-commissioned