The Austin-Healey was given a new engine, chassis, and name in March of 1959; it would be called the Austin-Healey 3000. Although the differences from the 100 are not blatantly obvious, they were great improvements. One of the finest improvements was the new cylinder block that had a larger cylinder bore, higher compression ratio, bringing the engine displacement to 2,912-cc. Power output was now 124 horsepower and 162-lb-ft of torque. To match the now more powerful engine, the gearbox was strengthened and front disc brakes were adapted. With the introduction of the 3000, sales for the company increased by more than 30-percent.

By 1961, the Austin-Healey was now facing competition from the E-Type Jaguar, and lower priced sports cars like Datsun, Triumph and MGB. All of which adapted roll up windows instead of using the troublesome side curtains. So in 1962, a sports convertible, chassis code BJ7, was offered and featured a new folding top, new windshield and the all-important wind-up windows. October of 1963 brought more changes that included the BJ8 chassis code; featuring new interior, dual exhaust and larger dual carburetors.

The Austin-Healy offered here has been fitted with many new or remanufactured components. Among these are a new main seal, new clutch and associated elements, complete valve job, new upholstery, electronic ignition, new fuel pump, rebuilt steering box, bare metal strip with new paint on rust- and bondo-free bodywork, new muffler, rebuilt front end, new springs and associated running gear, new bumpers, new brake booster, plus "many more new and reconditioned parts that are too numerous to mention. This particular Austin-Healy is finished in white and black two-tone paint, dual fender-mounted mirrors and optional chrome knock-off wire wheels. It has been set up for the hot weather associated with driving in South Carolina and has been fitted with a new aluminum radiator, a switch-controlled auxiliary fan and stainless steel overflow tank. The interior is finished with new black upholstery, a center console, glove compartment, and a wood-trimmed dashboard and steering wheel. Under the bonnet is an inline six-cylinder engine fueled by dual carburetors and backed by a smooth shifting manual transmission.

This Austin-Healey is a lovely example of British sports cars and is sure to invoke smiles wherever it is driven.