1960 Austin Healey 3000, powered by Chevrolet V8

Car was just completed in 2020

5.7 liter, 350 CI Chevy v8 fresh crate motor, 5 speed gearbox ,

4 wheel disc brakes , and limited slip differential

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The Healey was taken down to its bare frame. The frame was modified and stiffened to handle the power upgrades, then painted dark red.

Professionally constructed to a very high standard over a period of over 5 years

The underside is a work of art and immaculate ;

Excellent power and torque, excellent oil pressure, maintains proper operating temp. No leakage.
Roller rocker arms
Polished Edelbrock intake and Edelbrock 1406, 600 cfm carb with electric choke
Electric fuel pump
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator fuel pressure gauge
Rebuilt fuel tank , with modified pickup and larger diameter fuel line.
Heat insulated Taylor Spiro Pro 8mm silicone wires with insulation sleeves.
Low profile polished aluminum air filter.
Mallory HEI billet distributor with built in coil and rev. limiter
Chrome oil pan and dipstick
Chrome Rocker covers
Chrome timing cover
Sanderson Ceramic chrome headers
Dual stainless mufflers which exit in front of the rear wheel wells
Polished billet accessory drive system
Alternator, water pump, AC compressor & filter, power steering pump, drive pulleys and power steering reservoir are polished aluminum
High capacity Ron Davis aluminum radiator
Electric cooling fan
Lightweight gear reduction starter
5 speed T5 transmission
GM 3.2 limited slip differential
Four wheel power disc brakes, with dual master cylinder
Wilwood clutch master with braided stainless lines
Centerforce clutch
Annular slave cylinder/throw-out bearing
Stainless steel steering column
Adjustable steering column
Power rack and pinion steering with billet aluminum reservoir and adjustable steering stops.
Front adjustable Ridetech aluminum gas coil over shocks,
Hyperco coil springs
Rear lever shocks replaced with modern gas tubular shocks
New VTO Minilite style wheels and tires
The instrument panel has been reconfigured to house the 6 new Classic Instrument gauges
Center console has the controls for the Vintage Air heat and AC system
The heat/vent/AC exhaust in the foot-well area
The transmission tunnel was also beautifully reconfigured, as the T5 transmission is smaller than the stock unit.
Toggle switches control turn signals, engine fan, windshield wipers and one spare unused switch.
The new premium modern wiring system and fuse block is American Autowire
The instrument lights, head, tail, and stop lights operate
There is no horn installed but the relay is in the fuse block
Hidden battery master security switch

EXTERIOR

Windshield is new
New stainless steel beading
Raydot side mirror
Bumper openings welded closed
The body is professionally finished in Wimbledon white and dark red, basecoat, clearcoat
The grill is modified and allows better airflow as do the 2 small front vents
Rally side vents exhaust warm air from engine compartment
Inside of hood and cockpit is insulated ,
Inner fender wells coated with chip guard.
Excellent rare factory hardtop
The hardtop rear window is in good condition , interior of hardtop is painted flat black, with excellent alloy trim
Convertible top
Tonneau cover .
Side ( windows) curtains, with new seals
All chrome , stainless steel and aluminum trim is new or excellent