“Hairy Motorcar”
1960 Austin Healey 3000
FIA HTP until 2034
Perfect all-round competition car
Fully rebuilt in 2025 and ready for 2026
In the early 1960s, the Austin-Healey 3000 stood as a symbol of British motoring excellence, blending robust engineering with timeless style. Designed by Donald Healey and powered by a potent 3.0-liter inline-six engine, the 'Big Healey' was built for both road and competition. Its long bonnet, muscular stance, and simple, driver-focused cockpit made it an instant classic. With plenty horsepower in its most potent form, the 3000 was a force to be reckoned with on both the circuit and rally stages.
The car’s legacy endures today, particularly in historic motorsport. The Austin-Healey 3000 remains a staple at events like Goodwood and Le Mans Classic, where its distinctive growl and classic lines evoke the spirit of 1960s racing. Its timeless design and competitive pedigree ensure that the 'Big Healey' continues to captivate enthusiasts, bridging the gap between the golden age of motorsport and the modern era of historic racing.
The car we are offering was built in The Netherlands in the nineties to the then highest standards with engine and parts supplied by Denis Welch. It became known as the “Rijshouwer Healey” owned and driven by “Fast Freddy” Rijshouwer, the fastest Healey on the continent.
The current owner acquired the car in 2023 and commissioned a full nut and bolt rebuild by Pandelaar Historic Racing in The Netherlands. The mechanical rebuild was followed up by fine tuning and set-up by Healey Ace Jack Rawles who demonstrated the cars speed and handling in the 2025 Goodwood members meeting, see the following Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ipcp0rNIk
Later in 2025 the car was entered in the Modena Cento Ore and did not miss a beat.
Some specs
Drive train
New Engine, dyno sheet and compression test results available
New SCCR Gearbox and Overdrive
New 4.375 LSD Diff
3x Rebuilt 45 DCOE Weber
New Hi performance clutch and diaphragm
Mallory distributor and MSD Box
Chassis / Body / Suspension
Attractive midnight blue, fully repainted
Strengthened chassis
Completely new front suspension and rear axle
New shock absorbers / springs installed and set up by Rawles Engineering
Vented Alloy hood as well as a easily replaceable steel non vented hood
New tailor-made motorsport grade wire loom with aircraft switches / fuses and new dashboard
Monit Tripmeter
4 lightweight Turrino wire wheels
4 Minilite wheels
Safety
FIA certified full roll cage
Plumbed in fire extinguisher system
2 new Tillet seats
2 New easily adjustable Sparco safety Harnesses
Removable steering wheel
80 Liter foam filled tank
