1959 Austin-Healey 3000

Details
- YEAR: 1959
- MAKE: AUSTIN-HEALEY
- MODEL: 3000
- STYLE: ROADSTER
- VIN: #HBT7-L/01856
- MILEAGE: 85,711
- EXTERIOR COLOR: RED
- INTERIOR COLOR: BLACK
- CYLINDERS: 6
- ENGINE SIZE: 135 HP
- TRANSMISSION: 4 SPEED WITH OD
Description
The Austin-Healey 3000 is a British sports car built from 1959 to 1967, and is the best known of the "big Healey" models. The car's bodywork was made by Jensen Motors, and the vehicles were assembled by Austin-Healey at the Abingdon works.
The 3-litre 3000 was a highly successful car, which won its class in many European rallies in its heyday and is still raced in classic car competitions by enthusiasts today.
The Austin-Healey 3000 was introduced in 1959, replacing the Austin-Healey 100-6. Despite its new name, the changes were minor compared to those between the original 100 and the 100-6. The wheelbase and body were unchanged, as were the models, a 2+2 and a two-seater.