Austin Healey 3000 MK III
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- Опубликовано: 22 сен 2021
- Chris was smitten from the moment he saw the Austin Healey, and knew that he had to have one. He finally bought one, a beautiful Austin Healey 3000 MK III. In this candid interview, he tells us how much he enjoys driving it and to this day, still takes off his right shoe to drive his car successfully, and feel the pedal under his feet. Over the years Chris has made some pretty great modifications to his car, yet, about 80% of this Healey is original.
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One of the best looking cars of all time, surely.
A bastardized 2 seater….I had 55 and 57 2 seater….wish I still had them…
Fell in love with this car in the 60’s, but realistically knew it was out of my reach financially. When I finally reached a time in life when this dream could come true, I tracked down a British racing green car with tanned interior. I arrive to view the car and finally sit in her, holding that beautiful steering wheel, I found that my height and possibly my shape did not marriage this slim line beauty. How sad was that after all those years dreaming. Loved your video
I saw my first 3000 as a fifth grader in 1962. Even though I faithfully watched Todd and Buzz just to see their car a few moments each episode, I loved the AH 3000. That same Healey is to this day owned by the same man, my third grade teacher’s son. I got kind of close as my brother gave me his 62 TR3 in 1967. That was the year the Healey was canceled in the US. I got a 59 C2 in 1968 just before my 17th birthday. But the Healey was the one car I always wanted to own, alas, I live in a very rural area and not being mechanically inclined and no one around to work on it ( I learn that from owing the TR3), so I never pursued the 3000. Over the years I’ve owned a lot of sport cars, TR3, 260z, 280z, 58C2, 03 C5 vert and my current car, a16, C7 Stingray. Each car was special in its own way, but I would trade all of them to have a perfect 3000 MK III. So John, if you are reading this know that you gave a 10 year kid a great memory all those years ago when I saw you in that Healey at old Oak Grove School. Take care old friend.
...while at college earning an AAS degree...I took a class called Foreign Car Servicing...
...one day I was assigned to tune up an Austin Healey 3000...
...I got it ticking over nicely and took it for an extended test drive...
...I still have fond memories of that day and that car...will be 50 years ago this year...
Best Healey I have ever seen. In fact, it is probably the best car I have ever seen.
Your car is world class gorgeous. Thank you for taking care of that particular example. You deserve the joy.
Sensational car. Certainly one of my absolute favourites.
There's nothing in the auto world more intimate than the British Sports Car.
An absolute beauty!! Pleasant motoring!
A friend of mine had a 1965 Austin Healey 3000 MK III in red/black combo. I loved that car!! However, yours, in that incredibly gorgeous blue is a complete knockout! Great car and two gorgeous!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful Healey with us. As a young pup back in the ‘70’s, I had a ‘64 MKIII and later a ‘60 Roadster powered by a 327 ‘Vette engine which the other members of our local club were fond of calling “the Locomotive”. I didn’t care as I never lost a race. Today I am content with my ‘67 Sunbeam Tiger ( also V8 powered :) and my ‘39 Jaguar SS100. But I still miss my Healeys!!
Beautiful car. A 3000 is also on my wish list. Your fog lamps and grill badge add a nice touch
The Austin Healey 3000 MK III was the 1st new car I bought back in 1965. Pearl white & I had red & blue stripes going down the right side of the car. I still loved that Austin Hewley. I did some mature racine with it and that was a blast. Seeing your car brought back so many great memories. I will use your Austin to show my grandkids what kind of car I use to drive & race.
I had a 3000 in 1970, straight 6, 3 su carbs, electric overdrive, plexiglass side windows. Positive traction rear end ,2 +2 . Mine was a little rough, blue paint had faded in places but, I loved that car.
I had to sell it when I started my family. Wish I still had it😢
Thanks. Saw my first in 1960-61 at UoF in Gainesville, Florida. Was sad I could not afford such a beautiful automobile. Still am sad but happy to have you share yours.
My dream car. When my oldest brother got a little money, he came home from the Air Force in an AH 100 in British racing green. I was maybe 12 and it was love at first sight.
Really nice job on this video. Beautiful Healey
One of my all time favorites. My wife and I had a Sprite years ago. I have always wanted a big Healey, and we have been discussing getting one.
My first car - a 1967 Austin Healey 3000 MK III in british racing green. I had a whole lot of fun with that car. I detailed it, yes they degraded rapidly with use, repainted it in a metallic copper /gold and sold it. In 1980 I had $4,000 US cash in hand, and truth be told a bit more, saved to replace my work truck. Temptation in the form of an ice blue 1967 Austin Healey 3000 MK III with an asking price of $4.500 appeared. Yes, I was saved from temptation, for as I considered and we negotiated a bit, on Sunday morning I sat bolt upright, from a sound sleep in my bed, with the words "HEAVY DUTY 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP" ringing in my head. I checked the Sunday paper and saw the words "HEAVY DUTY 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP - DEALER COST". My new blue work truck.
You are blessed with a beautiful car - have fun.
Chris, I share the same affair as you, the Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III. For me, the big Healey is the perfect car. Enzo Ferrari declared the E-type Jag to be the most beautiful car, but, although the Jag is magnificent, to my eyes, after decades of very close scrutiny, I find the Jag a little nose heavy. To me, the Healey is perfectly balanced. My biggest problem is that I have never owned one, in fact, I have never even driven one and at 75, I probably won't in this lifetime. The closest I came was my Mk.II Sprite that I had during my senior years in high school when I life guarded during the summers, the perfect existence for a young Canadian male. I loved that car and the freedom it gave me, but it also made me realize just how much I would appreciate its big brother, Thanks again for the guided tour of your beautiful dream vehicle, you lucky guy!!!
Bill in Toronto
Beautiful car , anyone that loves cars this has to be at the top of every list.Next to Jaguar , this is equal to the Jag ❗️🇺🇸
She’s beautiful. You better look after her or I’ll come and get her and bring her back to OZ! …You’re a lucky man, thanks for posting.
My 6'4" dad bought one as a family car in the early 60s. 'twas a family of five!
My first automobile. A 1967 3000 MkIII. I think it was $4,600. Went down to Norfolk to see it unloaded. I was just graduating from VMI that June, commissioned a second lieutenant and assigned to the 82nd Airborne division.
My Healey was silver blue with royal blue interior. It had all the Healey foibles; would overheat in no time, as the fan was belt driven off the engine, so if you were at an intersection for any length of time and the engine rpm was low, you could watch the temperature needle start moving. There was little insulation between your throttle foot and the engine, so the “Healey hotfoot” could literally dry your right shoe out on the side next to the firewall.
However, the sound of that in-line engine winding through the gears was compensation enough. That car was a dream to drive. Can’t imagine what a restored 3000 Mk III would cost today. My parachute pay was an extra $115 a month, and that neatly covered the monthly payments on the car, financed by Marine Midland Bank.
I am Australian and I could detect your accent. It sounds like you've been in America a long time. Magnificent car
My P1800 shared a similar overdrive, it was awesome!
When I was in the Army, stationed at the NATO HQ in Naples, Italy, a major bought a 3000. He flew to England and made the purchase at the factory and drove it back. As I vaguely recall, this was 1963, he paid $2,600 U. S. I was a first lieutenant and that price was nearly six months of my take home pay. Needless to say I drive a Beetle.
Just Absolutely Beautiful !!!! Just Luv this car !!!!!
I moved from New Jersey to California in 1961. Drove my 1959 100/6 all the way and it never missed a beat. No interstates at the time, route 66 all the way.
Gorgeous. A Tears for Fears song has brought me here.
Would love owning this car!
Magnificent car!
I know exactly what you mean.
I have a 1981 Porsche Flatnose that is also one of the loves of my life.
If it is possible to love an inanimate object, I love that car.
Such an absolute pleasure to drive, but alas, I fear that old age is driving me from the cockpit.
Enjoy that beautiful machine for as long as you can. 👍
Beautiful, well done.
A magnificent car... in all respects.
Love it ! My favorite !
Nothing from the last 50 years can beat a Healey.
Such a beautiful car..
I have a 1959 Ford Thunderbird you have helped me a lot.
A British beauty 👌
Very nice car.
I'm a bit confused about it being a left-hand drive Australian car - Oz is right-hand drive, like the UK, NZ, Japan, etc. Unless he's done a conversion for US roads. A stunning car and a great colour. I still miss my old English white, Healey MK 1, which I sold decades ago.
My Austin Healey 100-4 was a real sports car. No rollup windows. No handles on the doors. The windscreen would lay down on the bonnet. Three speed with electric overdrive! My lady friends hated it! It messed up their hair.
Really a nice car and a nice video.
wow..amazing
Come home Chris and bring the Healey with you Cobber. What a great story
You are a very very lucky man.
Klasse Fahrzeug.
Precioso vehículo
RIP dad.
I noticed your channel had a new video, I was quite disappointed it wasn't Hans! :) Can we expect any more technical videos from him?
Unfortunately for fans like you and I, Hans retired from Moss after more than a decade of sharing his expertise on videos and from within the tech support department. He is missed indeed!
@@stuudio Thanks for the info!
Beautiful Austin Healey. I owned a Healey Blue 1961 BT7 for years and now very much enjoy a 1956 100/4 BN2. Are you in Santa Cruz CA? I'd love to see your car in person if you are.
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Beautiful ice blue healey. I have the same color 67 BJ8 and it is in good shape but not to your Healey's quality but I plan to get there! Enjoy! I really wonder what you paid for it.
I had one, it was great . But then marriage and baby number 1 came along and i had to sell it . British racing green of course
Many years ago I had the chance of buying one of these beautiful cars for an outrageously low price. I turned it down and still kick myself today. The stupidity of youth and the wisdom of age!
Curious, why does this car have 2 different reg plates, front is AHM 111D, while back is AD 66 ? anyone knows why? LOVELY car
The black plate (AD 66) is the California license plate. Such a low number and the black plate indicates it has been registered in California for a very, very long time. The AHM 111D is a vanity plate and not a real license plate in California or anyplace in the USA. Is more similar to license plates in the UK and Europe.
The later seven bearing crank engines didn’t rev like the earlier engines. Sort of took the fun out of the drive.
Correct me if I’m wrong but this is basically the cobras grandfather right?
This is going to sound silly but I am trying to open up the bonnet of my late fathers Healey 3000 mk2 but can’t find the release 😩
@killuminati50 If you haven't found it already, you'll find a looped cable end just above the parcel shelf. Give it a nice tug and the hood should pop up. Note there there are hood catches on both sides at the end of the hood when you try to lift it up.
That car is simply yummy!
Is this car for sale?
The one I almost bought was in a bit of a state with chassis flex , poor door apertures and a smokey engine . The cost of restoration outweighed the value and Have to say I was dissappointed until I sat in it and despite it being the series 3 , compared to my Sunbeam Tiger at the time , was archaic by the Sunbeam standards which was a finely engineered balanced thing of absolute beauty with its all weather equipment , its all synchro gearbox , sallsbury diff , state of the art suspension , all of which the Healey didnt have in droves . I still regret missing out on having a Healey but pehaps , it would not have lived up to the Sunbeam standards .
English engineering - I had an MGA - coming back from coll one day on interstate - the steering wheel came off in my hands. yes. pure luck I went of into a field rather than a bridge support..... first thing I did when home, drill a hole for a cotter pin. apparently too advanced for English engineers. Also had a T6 ( car ) with, umm English electronics.
i had one 1966 and sold it after comming from Vietnam i am still sorry for selling it believe me
Be still my beating heart.
Lo que fue la industria inglesa y lo poco que es hoy
Mafia II brought me here.
Very Nice.
Now I am totally jealous!
Steering wheel single spoke should be upright, then you can see the instruments.
So you deleted the original upload purely because you didn't want to reply to the comments. Sad.
Congrats.
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Beautiful car. Primitive engineering. Originally a truck engine. Body rot major issue. Make sure you have good walking shoes if you buy one. Former owner
Bloody left hand drive
Fallng in favor. Poor investment.