Year: 1961 Make: Austin Healey Model: 3000 Registration: HSK 219 Chassis No: HBT7L16329 Engine No: 293RUH2768 Mileage: TBA •: Restored example •: Lots of early paperwork The 'Big' Healey enjoyed steady development, with the early four-cylinder cars giving way to the 100 Six in 1956, which in turn was replaced by the first of the 3000s in 1959.

The new car featured an enlarged 2912cc version of Austin's six-cylinder engine with twin SU carburettors and Girling front disc brakes, offering excellent performance resulting in the model becoming a great success.

The 3000 was only referred to as the Mk.

I once the Mk.

II model was introduced in 1961.

Other changes were minor compared to those between the original 100 and the 100-6.

The wheelbase and body were unchanged as were the body-styles, a 2+2 or BT7 and a two-seater BN7.

This Austin Healey 3000 tri-carb was built in November 1960 and dispatched in December 1961 and is offered for sale in excellent condition, having been recently...