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The Austin Healey 3000 Mk III Cars was launched in October 1963, and remained in production until the end of 1967 when production of Austin Healeys finally ceased. (One further car was built in March 1968.) Classified as the BJ8, the new model was the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys, with a walnut-veneer dash, wind up windows, and 150 hp (112 kW) engine. Improvements to the engine included a new camshaft and valve springs, and twin SU 2" HD8 carburettors, together with a new design of exhaust system. Servo-assisted brakes were now fitted as standard. Only 2+2 seat versions were made. Option extras were similar to those offered for the MkII, the main change being that the standard interior trim was now Ambla vinyl, with leather seats being added to the list of options.

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In May 1964 the Phase II version of the MkIII was released, which had a modified rear chassis to allow rear ground clearance to be increased, and subsequently, in March 1965 the car also gained separate indicators.

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17,712 were made.

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Introduced in March 1961, the Austin Healey 3000 Mk II Cars came with three SU HS4 carburettors and an improved camshaft, designated the BT7 MkII (4 seat version) and BN7 MkII (2 Seat version). However, upon the introduction of the BJ7 (2+2 seats) model in January 1962, the number of carburettors was reduced to two, (SU type HS6) due to the problems experienced with balancing three carburettors. As a result of the introduction of the BJ7, the BN7 MkII was discontinued in March 1962, and the BT7 MkII followed in June 1962. Externally, the main changes introduced with the BJ7 were a vertical barred front grille, wind up windows rather than side curtains, an improved hood, and a wrap-around windscreen. Optional extras were similar to the MkI, although the option of a factory hardtop was not available from the BJ7's introduction. From August 1961 a brake servo was also available as an optional extra, which greatly improved braking performance. The BJ7 was discontinued in October 1963 with the introduction of the 3000 MkIII.

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A 3000 MkII BT7 with hardtop and overdrive tested by the British The Motor magazine in 1961 had a top speed of 112.9 mph (181.7 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 10.9 seconds. A fuel consumption of 23.5 miles per imperial gallon (12.0 L/100 km; 19.6 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1362 including taxes.

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11,564 were made (355 BN7 MkII, 5,096 BT7 MkII, and 6,113 BJ7).

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The original Austin Healey 3000 Cars had a 2912 cc (nearly 3 litres) I6 engine, with twin SU carburetors and Girling front disc brakes. It was only referred to as the Mark I after the Mark II was released, previously only being known as the 3000. Wire wheels, overdrive gearbox, a laminated windscreen, a heater, an adjustable steering column, a detachable hard top and two tone paint were all available as options.

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The original 3000 was built from March 1959 - March1961 and has model designation BT7 MkI (4 seat version) and BN7 MkI (2 seater).

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13,650 were made (2,825 BN7 MkI, and 10,825 BT7 MkI).

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A BT7 3000 with hardtop and overdrive tested by The Motor magazine in 1960 had a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 11.7 seconds. A fuel consumption of 21.6 miles per imperial gallon (13.1 L/100 km; 18.0 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1326 including taxes.

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* 1959 - 1961 BN7 Mark I (2 seat), BT7 Mark I (2+2 seats)
* 1961 - 1962 BN7 Mark II (2 seat), BT7 Mark II (2+2 seats), BJ7 Mark II (2 seat)
* 1962 - 1964 BJ7 Mark II (roll-up windows)
* 1964 - 1967 BJ8 Mark III

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The Austin Healey 3000 Cars is a British sports car built from 1959 to 1967, and is the best known of the 'big' Healey models. The car's bodywork was made by Jensen Motors, and the vehicles were assembled at the BMC Abingdon works.

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The 3000 was a successful car which won its class in many European rallies in its heyday - and is still used in competition by enthusiasts today.

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The 1960s saw the introduction of the Austin Healey 3000 MkII. It sported dual carburetors and had a curved instead of straight front windshield. Although its top speed was reduced to 112.9 mph, its zero-to-60 performance increased to 10.9 seconds. Its fuel efficiency increased to 23.5 miles per gallon.

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The Austin Healey 3000 MkIII was produced from 1964 to 1967. The MkIII could achieve speeds in excess of 150 mph and had power-assisted brakes. Later MkIII models increased rear suspension travel to improve handling.

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1961 saw the introduction of the Sprite MkII. Early MkIIs used the original 948cc engine, but later models used a 1098cc engine. Front disc brakes were introduced with the MkII, and wire wheels were offered as options.

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The Sprite MkIII was made from 1964 to 1966 and featured improvements in comfort, with additional weight making the car less sporty. Handling was improved by changes to the rear leaf springs, and, for the first time, the car was fitted with locks.

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In 1966, the final car of the Sprite line, the MkIV, was introduced. The MkIV sported a 1275cc engine, and moved from a trunk-stowed removable top to a permanently fixed hinged convertible top.

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Austin Healey was a British sports car maker. The marque was established through a joint venture arrangement, set up in 1952 between Leonard Lord of the Austin division of the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and Donald Healey, a renowned automotive engineer and designer.

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In the early 1950s, Donald Healey was hand-manufacturing a few cars in a small workshop. He showed a car, called the Healey 100, at the Earl's Court Motor Show, where it was seen by Leonard Lord, head of British Motor Corporation's Austin division. When he saw how well the Healey 100 was liked by the public, he approached Healey with a proposal for Austin to manufacture the car in larger quantities. The result was the Austin Healey 100.

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With the introduction of the Austin Healey 100, the joint venture was off to a good start. The original design was manufactured from 1953 to 1955. In 1955, minor cosmetic and performance changes were made to the original 100. 1956 and 1957 saw some other cosmetic changes, including the conversion to a 2+2 seating configuration and a change to a larger carburetor. 1958 saw the introduction of a six-cylinder Austin Healey 100.

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The first Austin Healey 3000 was built in 1959. Although it was a four-seater stock, it could be bought as a two-seater as well. It sported a 2912cc six-cylinder engine, and came with an overdrive gearbox and innovative front disc brakes. The Healey 3000 had a top speed of around 115 mph and could reach 60 mph in 11.7 seconds. Because it was so lightweight, it got 21.6 miles per gallon of fuel.

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The 1950s also saw a down-market version of the MG Midget, introduced as the Austin Healey Sprite. This small car was very simple, not terribly fast, but fun and very easy to maintain.

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