Two Seat 3000 Mark I - Completely restored and upgraded by John Chatham Cars - Upgraded with full aluminium coachwork and to fast-road specification The enlargement of its C-Series six-cylinder engine to 2,912cc, and the adoption of Girling front disc brakes, differentiated the new-for-1959 Austin-Healey 3000 from the preceding 100/6.

In 3000 form the rugged Austin six delivered 124bhp at 4,600rpm, good enough for a top speed (in overdrive) of 114mph.

Otherwise, the car remained much as the 100/6, though the more-powerful disc brakes were a welcome improvement.

The original 3000 was built from March 1959 to March 1961 as models BN7 Mark I (2-seater) and BT7 Mark I (2+2 version), becoming known as the Mark I after the Mark II was released.

Robust and tuneable, in its time the Big Healey was immensely popular with privateer racers and ralliers.

Today, 40 years after the end of production, Healey 3000s continue to be extensively campaigned in historic motorsport, both in tarmac event...