1964 Austin Healey 3000 MK.IIA

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This is a very nice restored example of the desirable MK. IIA model. It is a 1964 Austin Healey 3000 MK. IIA. finished in Black over Red with Red interior and soft top.

Launched to rave reviews in 1959. the 'Big Healey' has gone on to become perhaps the most iconic and sought after of all the hairy-chested British sportscars of the 1960s. Particularly popular on the North American market. the Austin-Healey 3000 (Mk I) introduced a number of improvements to the already successful 100-6. The change of model name heralded the more powerful 2. 12cc BMC C-Series engine whose 124bhp propelled the car to a top speed of nearly 120mph.

Other improvements included front disc brakes. wire wheels as standard. and a choice of either 2-seater (BN7) or 2+2 (BT7) body styles. Options included a detachable hardtop roof and overdrive transmission. The 3000 Mk I remained in production until the arrival of the 132bhp MkII in 1961. soon followed by a MkIIA with wind-up windows. a wrap-around windscreen and a proper ‘convertible' hood arrangement which added a much needed touch of luxury. The 2-seater option was dropped in 1963 and all subsequent cars were 2+2. In 1964 the final development of the range arrived. the Mk III. with power now hiked to 150bhp and a more luxurious cockpit with a walnut dash.

Of right-hand drive configuration but originally a left-hand drive model. this Austin-Healey 3000 MkIIA Convertible was sold new to California in 1964. returning in 1971 to the UK where it was registered in Leicester as 'ERR 67J' to one Gifford William Carr. In October 1973 the Healey passed to a Mr Moon of Nottinghamshire and next to one Edward Giles of Devizes (date unrecorded). The last registered keeper listed on the accompanying buff logbook. Mr Giles appears to have retained the car until 1990 when Mr Reginald Salter of Cardiff purchased it via dealer Alan Ashmead. Mr Salter owned the car until March 2009 when it was purchased by the previous owner.

During his ownership Mr Salter spent a considerable sum of money on the car with various specialists. primarily JME. Works carried out include fitting new rear springs. shock absorbers and fuel tank (1987); rebuilding the overdrive and fitting a new dashboard. dials and switches (1992). In 1997 the engine. gearbox and all body panels were removed to enable a full body and chassis restoration. including re-chroming of all brightwork. The gearbox was rebuilt in 2000 and a new clutch and electronic ignition fitted at the same time. In 2001 the car was completely rewired and re-trimmed. including a new hood and tonneau cover. An oil cooler. spin-off oil filter. electric cooling fan. 2" free-flow exhaust manifold and side-exit pipe were fitted in 2003. and then in 2004 the engine was completely rebuilt to 'MkIII' specification including a new crankshaft and MkIII cam. A complete front suspension rebuild was undertaken in 2006. including new springs. shock absorbers and king-pins. while a new steering box was fitted in 2007. The paperwork. however. has been lost by the previous owner but the work can be verified by the specialists involved.

Used only for a few minor events by the previous owner and offered for sale at a fraction of the restoration costs. this well maintained and sensibly upgraded Austin-Healey is in a beautiful condition and ready for the summer ahead!

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