Selling a 1963 Austin-Healey 3000

 

After a quick, one-year production run of the MKII Austin-Healey, the MKIII arrived on the British sports car scene in 1963 and would run all the way to late 1967. Perhaps the biggest downfall of the 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 was that by the time it was produced, nearly all the technology and styling was obsolete. It was as though it was already a classic. Nevertheless, buyers still desired to own an Austin-Healey 3000 and craved its iconic styling and classic curvature. If you’re the proud owner of a 1963 Austin-Healey 3000, you can relate to this desire. There were also several upgrades that happened during this time. The roll-up windows that had been introduced on the BJ7 of 1962 now became standard, and a true convertible top now gave Healey drivers an uncompromising open-top experience. A new walnut burl dash panel and center console was also added, and made the MKIII Austin-Healey 3000 one of the most luxurious of the Big Healeys. These additions certainly helped the 3000 compete with the luxury brands of the time like Jaguar.

 

1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Seller’s Guide

Interestingly, there are two variations of the 1963 Austin-Healey 3000, generally differentiated as Phase I and Phase II. The Phase I cars are defined as the first 1,390 examples and have a cubby box at the end of the center console. After six months of production, the cubby box was eliminated and ride height was increased to solve the pesky problem of the exhaust scraping the ground. The Phase II, with the changes in ride height being a major selling feature, is often considered the more desirable of the 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 models. Which model do you have? If you’re searching for Seller’s Tips, the Alex Manos team encourages you to contact them to learn more about the value of your Healey, as this can be one of the most difficult parts of selling your classic. No matter what the condition or location of your 3000, their team has a network across the country that can help view and evaluate your car. Should your car fit into their collection, they are happy to make you an offer for top-dollar, and will pay in cash, on the spot. Forget the hassle of marketing your car online and answering endless questions from buyers who are unlikely to purchase. Connect with the team at Alex Manos – a renowned California classic car dealership – today to learn more about the many options available to you.

 

In the meantime, the Alex Manos team encourages you to browse their website to view current inventory and past 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 sales. Should you have any questions or would like to schedule a time to discuss your classic, they are just a phone call away. Connect today to get started!

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