Austin-Healey is an iconic British sports car manufacturer that was established in 1952 through a collaboration between Austin, a subsidiary of the British Motor Corporation (BMC), and the Donald Healey Motor Company, a renowned automotive design and engineering firm at that time.
However, this partnership eventually broke down when BMC merged with Jaguar Cars in 1966 to form British Motor Holdings (BMH). Donald Healey then left BMH in 1968 and joined British Leyland. Subsequently, he became the chairman of Jensen Motors in 1972.
Austin-Healey cars were only produced from 1952 to 1972 before being discontinued. Today, these vehicles are highly sought after by vintage car enthusiasts worldwide due to their rarity.
The Austin-Healey 3000 is a 2+2 sports car that was manufactured from 1959 to 1967. The body of the car was produced by Jensen Motors. In 1963, approximately 91.5% of all Austin-Healey 3000 cars were exported, with North America being the primary market.
The car mentioned in the article is the convertible sports version of the Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II, which was introduced in late August 1962 under the codename BJ7. Only 6,113 units were ever produced.
The main distinguishing feature between the regular version and the sports version of the Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II is the rearview mirror. The regular version has a large, round, and flat mirror, while the sports version features a small, stylized mirror that resembles a cup.
The wheels of the Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II resemble bicycle spokes and were commonly used in various car models from the 1960s.
The fabric convertible top of the car can be opened, transforming it into a convertible model.
Despite being over 55 years old, some details of the car are still in good condition, showcasing that the owner has taken excellent care of this automotive “treasure”.
Austin-Healey claims that this car can reach a top speed of over 185 km/h.
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