1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III

Offered in Healey Gold Metallic over a Red Premium Autolux hide interior, this Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is a fully restored example of the last and most developed of the big Healeys. The Mk III is the one to have for many enthusiasts: the 2,912cc straight-six was pushed to roughly 150 bhp, and it brought a wood-veneer dash, a proper lockable glovebox and a more refined cockpit than earlier cars. Only 650 miles have been covered since the restoration was completed.

The engine has been rebuilt by VSE to fast road specification, so this should be a more eager and usable drive than a standard car. It has also been recently maintained by Rawles Motorsport, a respected name in the classic car world. The manual gearbox is paired with overdrive, which takes some of the strain out of longer journeys, and the car sits on wire wheels.

The cabin has red wool carpet, a heating system and an adjustable steering column, a useful addition in a car with a famously snug driving position. With the restoration so fresh and the mechanical work carried out to a good standard, it should suit someone who wants to drive a Mk III straight away, and not just look at it.