Description

Condition: Excellent
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual w/ Electric Overdrive

Description

Finished in stunning Signal Red, complemented by a red factory hardtop, gray soft top, and matching tonneau, this rare Austin-Healey 3000 “Big Healey” Deluxe 2+2 Roadster is the result of a professional, multi-year, open-checkbook rotisserie restoration.

The restoration was fully photo-documented and executed to exacting standards, encompassing exterior, interior, brightwork, tops, undercarriage, and mechanical systems.

This example features the highly desirable fully synchronized 4-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive, making it ideal for relaxed highway driving. Power comes from the legendary 2.9-liter inline six, equipped with triple Solex HS4 side-draft carburetors—a configuration available only in 1962—producing 136 horsepower and a top speed of approximately 115 mph.

The engine compartment and undercarriage are finished to show-quality standards, while the interior is trimmed in exquisite Connolly hides with red piping, Wilton wool carpeting, and period-correct details throughout. A rare factory hardtop, along with canvas soft top and tonneau, adds versatility and collectability.

Of the limited number of Deluxe 2+2 Roadsters produced in 1962, very few remain today in this exceptional color combination and condition. This is a standout example that consistently draws admiration and delivers an authentic Big Healey driving experience.

Features & Specifications

Drivetrain & Performance

• 6-Cylinder Engine

• 2,912 cc Displacement

• Triple Solex HS4 Side-Draft Carburetors (’62 only)

• 136 HP

• 9.0:1 Compression Ratio

• Stainless Steel Dual Exhaust

• Front Disc Brakes

Transmission

• 4-Speed Manual

• Fully Synchronized

• Electric Overdrive (Highly desirable for touring)

Instrumentation & Controls

• Full Instrumentation

  • Speedometer

  • Tachometer

  • Oil Pressure

  • Water Temperature

  • Fuel Gauge

  • Turn Signal Indicators

• Telescopic Steering Column

• Mahogany 3-Spoke Steering Wheel

• Manual Choke

• Push-Button Starter

• Smith’s Deluxe Heater & Defroster System

Interior

• Connolly Leather Upholstery

• Red Piping Throughout

• Wilton Wool Carpeting

• Under-Dash Parcel Shelf (Leather & Carpeted)

• Cup Holder

Exterior & Chassis

• Signal Red Exterior

• Chrome Wire Wheels (5) with Side Knock-Offs

• Vredestein Radial Tires (165 HR15)

• Front & Rear Chrome Bumperettes

Additional Highlights

• Rare Factory Hardtop

• Canvas Soft Top & Tonneau Cover

• BHT Certification

• Driver’s Handbook

• Seating Capacity: 2+2