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1961 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII

United Kingdom • 8 Apr 2025

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This 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII is a charming classic British sports car, reported to be in good order and with a period-correct two-tone finish. It features a 2.9-litre straight-six engine, four-speed manual transmission, and a right-hand drive conversion, making it a rewarding addition to any collector’s garage.

Condition

7

The car has a good service history and has been well maintained. Cosmetically, there are some minor blemishes, but overall it is reported to be in very good condition. The interior has been re-trimmed and the car benefits from specialist servicing.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

98,811 miles

Reg Number:

YSU 566

RHD/LHD:

RHD

KEY FACTS This Austin Healey 3000 MkII is a charming classic British sports car, reported to be in good order and with a period-correct two-tone finish.

Under the bonnet is a 2.9-litre straight-six producing around 150bhp, which drives the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

An original MkII model, this Austin-Healey was built as a left-hand-drive car, and it was exported when new to New York.

It was equipped with an overdrive gearbox, wire wheels, a heater, and an adjustable steering column.

Brought back to the UK around 30 years ago, it was re-registered on 13 August 1990 as ‘YSU 566’ and was later converted to right-hand drive.

During the current ownership, it has been used as a faithful commuter to work in the Cotswolds, as well as trips further afield to classic car events and many happy runs to the local pub with the family.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The car is finished in the handsome combination of green and ivory.

At some point in the past, its chrome fro...