1962 Austin Healey 3000 MKII Tri-Carb Roadster

Rare 62 Austin Healey 3000 MKII Tri-Carb - from a private collection

Photo Documented professional Body off Restoration to original factory specification. a fantastic Austin Healey MKII 3000 Tri-Carb numbers matching with British Heritage Certificate # 2013/29004 - available on request.

The rebuilt engine has excellent oil pressure and great power. is quiet and has excellent power output. The transmission is quiet and shifts well. The overdrive is engages on third and fourth gear as it should. The brakes stop quickly and straight. The suspension is tight and the car tracks straight. A nice driving vintage car with the three liter six cylinder developing plenty of power. The car us in top tune as is the overdrive. The engine bay is equally impressive with its polish. The underbody is radiantly clean and new as you can see in the pictures. All new and restored top to bottom. It shows and drives exceptionally well due to great mechanical care.

Car starts easily and runs smoothly with no untoward noises or fuss from 3 SU carbs. The original center shift transmission shifts smoothly and has overdrive. All the suspension has been rebuilt. This car performs tight and smooth. Brakes stop true and with proper pedal effort. The new stainless exhaust fits well and allows the straight six to produce the proper exhaust note you fall in love with immediately.

The steering is accurate and light at speed. It is smooth to drive at highway speeds and with overdrive makes it cruise along at a relaxed rpm. The clutch engagement is even and the brakes stop the car well. Overall this is a nice driving car and a fun to drive car. The paint job. and the car as a whole. shows brilliantly. It was completely restored in 2008. The interior is new. this week. black with red piping. . Imported complete new interior leather from the UK. The dash looks like new and all gauges are working. The carpets and interior panels are new and original patterns. The top is good but not fitted. Car also comes with side curtains.

Regarding the Tri-Carb. here is list of the items that were taken care off this past month-

All fluids flush- Transmission. diff. break. engine and gearbox

Tune Up -Adjust valves. remove and inspect. spark plugs cap and rotor. check and adjust ignition timing. test compression. set carburetor mixture and adjust throttle and choke linkages as needed.

Drain/flush and refill cooling system

Distributer rebuild- condenser. Points. distributor cap.

New Plugs and wire set.

Grease lube points lube chassis

New Pertronix ignition system.

New vacuum advance

New set of Overflow Fuel Hoses

New cutoff switch.

New rear wheel cylinders and shoes. bleed system and adjust rear brakes Wheel Cylinder . 75 Slotted Piston Brake Shoe Set.

Professionally detailed

This a great Healey to keep and enjoy for many years to come. Price includes shipping to the UK. import tax. MOT and registration with DVLA. For EU customers please contact us for price info.

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