Austin Healey 3000
Discussion
Well, a "main dealer" would be hard to find, but the real specialists in Healeys are to be found here:-
http://www.jmehealeys.co.uk/home%20page.html
http://www.murrayscott-nelson.com/
I'm sure someone else will come along with other names, but those are the ones that spring to mind
http://www.jmehealeys.co.uk/home%20page.html
http://www.murrayscott-nelson.com/
I'm sure someone else will come along with other names, but those are the ones that spring to mind
Been a few years since I've looked for a Healey, but the guy from Chiltern Classics had a couple of really nice ones when I looked. One was better than new standard rebuild. He seemed to focus on Healeys.
I can't find a website at the moment.
But the address and phone numbers I have are
Littlewick Green
Maidenhead
Berkshire
UK
Tel: 01189 771235
Fax: 01189 771235
I can't find a website at the moment.
But the address and phone numbers I have are
Littlewick Green
Maidenhead
Berkshire
UK
Tel: 01189 771235
Fax: 01189 771235
We have a nice one for sale :
http://www.albionmotorcars.com/forsale/detail/34
It is in immaculate condition, with full restoration records but LHD.
If this is what you are looking for, please let me know so I can PM the
full spec of this Mk1 3000.
Koen.
http://www.albionmotorcars.com/forsale/detail/34
It is in immaculate condition, with full restoration records but LHD.
If this is what you are looking for, please let me know so I can PM the
full spec of this Mk1 3000.
Koen.
Edited by koen on Monday 21st March 10:41
koen said:
We have a nice one for sale :
http://www.albionmotorcars.com/forsale/detail/34
It is in immaculate condition, with full restoration records but LHD.
If this is what you are looking for, please let me know so I can PM the
full spec of this Mk1 3000.
Koen.
Koen, http://www.albionmotorcars.com/forsale/detail/34
It is in immaculate condition, with full restoration records but LHD.
If this is what you are looking for, please let me know so I can PM the
full spec of this Mk1 3000.
Koen.
Edited by koen on Monday 21st March 10:41
I'll be intouch...
pishadeperro said:
Be very careful...at present the price on Healey's is very very high....everbody thinks theirs is worth £45K+!...it's got to come down.....keep you eye out for a MKIIa....all the advantages of the MKIII without the cost.....100/4's are great value but don't get stuck with a 100/6
why would you opt for a 100/4 over a 100/6, out of interest?I agree on the 100/4 vs. 100/6, not a big enough increase in power to off set the weight increase, plus that terrible cylinder head with the ports in it, but, the Mk111 phase two really is a better car than earlier versions. The major rear suspension revision makes a big difference to ride, handling and traction.If you go for one of these be careful, the early ones still had phase one rear suspension.
pishadeperro said:
Be very careful...at present the price on Healey's is very very high....everbody thinks theirs is worth £45K+!...it's got to come down.....keep you eye out for a MKIIa....all the advantages of the MKIII without the cost.....100/4's are great value but don't get stuck with a 100/6
The 100/4 is the best shape..the 100/6 always used to be the cheapest as it was neither the original or a 3ltr...although the price is now on par with the MK1-MK11 but it's not such a good car.
Remember though...alway buy the best one you can afford and be careful of shiney cars without history. My MKII recently developed a blister in the paint, I thought it was just a little rust in the outer sill as I've maintained the car myself for 20 years. The bill was £5500. when I'd finished outer, inner sills, inner wheel arch and paint. If I'd of been selling it before hand I would have sworn on a stack of bibles there was no rust on the car. Pay 30K for a rebuilt MKII with photographic evidence or £35K for a MKIII...they are still out there !
Remember though...alway buy the best one you can afford and be careful of shiney cars without history. My MKII recently developed a blister in the paint, I thought it was just a little rust in the outer sill as I've maintained the car myself for 20 years. The bill was £5500. when I'd finished outer, inner sills, inner wheel arch and paint. If I'd of been selling it before hand I would have sworn on a stack of bibles there was no rust on the car. Pay 30K for a rebuilt MKII with photographic evidence or £35K for a MKIII...they are still out there !
Have a look here. Seems to be the page in your budget
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/view-classic-c...
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/view-classic-c...
Rawles are probably one of the best bets to speak to for advice.
Its interesting to note the comment above relating to the prices of Healeys currently being very high. They have started to show real capital appreciation over the past 2-3 years but that doesn't necessarily mean the values will come down either. I bought mine not only because there were family reasons for wanting a Healey (which is probably in an earlier post of mine) but because at £20-30k which was the value for a good but not perfect 3000 at the time I felt they were undervalued for what remains an iconic British sportscar, compared to say an E-Type or any one of a selection of similarly revered 1950/60/70s sportscars these had yet to show the potential upside in values. The market is dominated in the UK by 2 or 3 suppliers of cars and the majority go through them with comparably a small quantity being sold privately and hence the mechanics in my mind were right for the prices to rise.
I own a BN7 (2 seater) Mk1 3000. Depending on your requirements different models will give you different levels of cost. As said above the 100/4 is a good option to look at it, its arguably the most 'perfect' Healey in terms of appearance, its shorter and the extremely pretty, particularly with the screen dropped flat, the 4 cylinder 2600cc engine is torquey and fairly smooth, it would be worth looking out for an 'M' specification car if you can find one which delivers slightly more power, and certainly I would want a BN2 rather than a BN1 as this gives you the 4 speed box with O/D.
The 100/6 is the same body shape as the MK1 3000 but was drum braked all round and had a 2600cc 6 cylinder, its a bit flat on power compared and the values of these are certainly lower than a comparable MK1 3000. This was available in both 2 and 4 seater variants.
The MK1 3000 gained front disks and 3000cc which made for a more spirited drive whilst retaining the earlier 'prettier' (IMO!) Healey looks. The later Healeys which start to feature elements like wind up windows have quite different lines and for me start to dillute the look. The technology was in response to the E-Type and others raising the game, but the increased ride height, shorter tail, and raised door tops, not to mention the hood which no longer folds flat change the look of the car totally and for me, just don't really do it!
On prices, then you can still buy a car for £20-25k but it will need work or won't be as tidy as you might like it, something with an interesting history or that is very clean could no be costing you £40-50k, perhaps even a touch more for something really special (I have seem them up to £65k).
Its all down to personal preference at the end of the day, but do let me know if you want any recommendations on suppliers etc
Its interesting to note the comment above relating to the prices of Healeys currently being very high. They have started to show real capital appreciation over the past 2-3 years but that doesn't necessarily mean the values will come down either. I bought mine not only because there were family reasons for wanting a Healey (which is probably in an earlier post of mine) but because at £20-30k which was the value for a good but not perfect 3000 at the time I felt they were undervalued for what remains an iconic British sportscar, compared to say an E-Type or any one of a selection of similarly revered 1950/60/70s sportscars these had yet to show the potential upside in values. The market is dominated in the UK by 2 or 3 suppliers of cars and the majority go through them with comparably a small quantity being sold privately and hence the mechanics in my mind were right for the prices to rise.
I own a BN7 (2 seater) Mk1 3000. Depending on your requirements different models will give you different levels of cost. As said above the 100/4 is a good option to look at it, its arguably the most 'perfect' Healey in terms of appearance, its shorter and the extremely pretty, particularly with the screen dropped flat, the 4 cylinder 2600cc engine is torquey and fairly smooth, it would be worth looking out for an 'M' specification car if you can find one which delivers slightly more power, and certainly I would want a BN2 rather than a BN1 as this gives you the 4 speed box with O/D.
The 100/6 is the same body shape as the MK1 3000 but was drum braked all round and had a 2600cc 6 cylinder, its a bit flat on power compared and the values of these are certainly lower than a comparable MK1 3000. This was available in both 2 and 4 seater variants.
The MK1 3000 gained front disks and 3000cc which made for a more spirited drive whilst retaining the earlier 'prettier' (IMO!) Healey looks. The later Healeys which start to feature elements like wind up windows have quite different lines and for me start to dillute the look. The technology was in response to the E-Type and others raising the game, but the increased ride height, shorter tail, and raised door tops, not to mention the hood which no longer folds flat change the look of the car totally and for me, just don't really do it!
On prices, then you can still buy a car for £20-25k but it will need work or won't be as tidy as you might like it, something with an interesting history or that is very clean could no be costing you £40-50k, perhaps even a touch more for something really special (I have seem them up to £65k).
Its all down to personal preference at the end of the day, but do let me know if you want any recommendations on suppliers etc
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