Back in October of '68 I had a Friend take a '67 Austin Healey and I actually Laid Down in the that passenger seat. The crisp going through the gears with that beautiful British automotive sound just got me going. I believe 136 HP with 2 carburetors. Super car!
I owned a '67 Mark 3 Healey...last of the breed, for 4 years. Lovely exterior design, godawful interior seating position, beautiful running car on dry roads but an absolutely near uncontrolable beast with any snow on the road. As mentioned elsewhere I can still hear the down draft carbs pulling air in my imagination. Life got in the way and I sold the Healey in the early 1970's...one of my bigger mistakes.
Bradford Shinkle mine was a 63. Beautiful car. Handled very well. Plenty of power. However there were constant problems with the fuel injection. I ended up selling it in 1967. I miss the positive experience but not the exasperation. I now have a Miata. Close to the driving experience without the problems. Like an old girlfriend, I still think of the Healey from time to time.
When I was at college back in 1970 a lecturer had a AH 300 that had been a works car for the Monte Carlo rally. it still had the Monte Carlo badge riveted to the boot lid but the actual car was rotten as a pear with some panels held on with duct tape. God know how much that car would be worth now
This is by far one of the best body style's of any English sports cars, a buddy in HS had one and I was flat British Racing Green with envy. This particular car tells a story, the drivetrain sounds awful, and when the driver was winding it out a bit, the engine was really thrashing...needs to be gone through and put right, then it will purr like a kitten. Just lovely, lovely styling.
This and the E-Type Jag were the two cars I most fantasized about driving, as a kid in the 60s. I eventually wound up owning an Austin Healey Sprite and an MGB. Later I had a Porsche and I now drive a Nissan 370z sport coupe. There's nothing like a classic two-seater proper sports car,
I'm guessing you're referring to audio quality. Investment in a lapel Mic help tremendously after this review. Big challenge still though. Classic cars being a lot nosier than anything modern. Glad you enjoyed the visuals.
Great car. Great filming, country side. I can see you are having a great time. You probable are giving us some good information but I can not hear a bloody thing you are saying.
Owned both a '63TR3a with detachable side curtains and a '67 Spitfire (roll-up windows) during my college days (20's). I preferred the Spitfire for reliability/comfort. The TR was a sure chick magnet only in the Spring and Fall in warm So. California. Regatding both cars...Summer time the engine cooked you and in the Winter the mico heater and the uninsulated fabric top kept you cold and wet.
Big Healeys.... about the most charismatic macho car ever. Never that expensive in production, easy to restore (compared with other sports cars) and easy to tune for that bit extra power. Definitely for the bloke who didn't need to try too hard. Pity they now are worth silly money.
David Hayes Interesting that prices never quite match the E-Type in the UK at least. I did know of a beautifully prepared rally rep on triple Weber’s go for just £35K. But mostly they seem to sell for £40-£50k.
As far as we know the wheels and tyres are standard. All we can think is that as each series of car was raised up higher each time to increase ground clearance, especially at the rear, the MK111 ended up being the tallest of them all. Matt.
How do you mean pig? No power steering? The gas mileage is nothing compared to other monster cars of the era. They were quick and responsive. I have a 1963. With tight steering, big steering because of the lack of power steering. Very quick agile car for the time. How's it a pig? What do you drive now a prius?
@@heatmoon Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2019 08:06:26 +0700 Subject: Re: New reply on "i owned a new 1966 mk111. what a pig to drive a big animal. looked very nice." a big piece of shit murder to park old straight six "austin princess 3lte" tank engine. just a pig to drive. the Triumph TR5 with its latest 2.5 fuel inj. was afar Superior car. i know i had both NEW. the healey..??? got rid of it after six months. my wife hated it. just an old old rear wheel two door truck.
His history/ facts aren’t quite correct. A90 surrogate was not the 2.9litre engine, only 2.6 in 4-cylinder form (A90 Atlantic) or 2.6 in C-series 6-cylinder form (A90 saloon/sedan).
Yes same C Series engine as the Westminster A110. MGC was the (short lived) follow on car, although had a later engine. Not a cheap car to buy and run, no. 😄
Blimey, sadly this video has shocking production quality, sound, picture and continuity etc... I was really looking forward to seeing this car in all it's glory !!! If you're gonna promote yourself you need to view some other Channels and see how relaxed they do it etc I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and blame your equipment, you really need to step it up as this looked like a ten year old review, apart from the HD option, you'd never know !!! I really want this Channel to succeed, so perhaps a couple of GoPros are what you need ?? !! Good Luck !!!
I had a BJ7 left hand drive. Most beautiful car I owned. Hottest car I ever drove too, and by hot, I mean the temperature in the driver seat!
Passenger seat in the UK...!
Back in October of '68 I had a Friend take a '67 Austin Healey and I actually Laid Down in the that passenger seat. The crisp going through the gears with that beautiful British automotive sound just got me going. I believe 136 HP with 2 carburetors. Super car!
I owned a '67 Mark 3 Healey...last of the breed, for 4 years. Lovely exterior design, godawful interior seating position, beautiful running car on dry roads but an absolutely near uncontrolable beast with any snow on the road. As mentioned elsewhere I can still hear the down draft carbs pulling air in my imagination. Life got in the way and I sold the Healey in the early 1970's...one of my bigger mistakes.
Bradford Shinkle Great insight, thanks for sharing. Matt.
Bradford Shinkle mine was a 63. Beautiful car. Handled very well. Plenty of power. However there were constant problems with the fuel injection. I ended up selling it in 1967. I miss the positive experience but not the exasperation. I now have a Miata. Close to the driving experience without the problems. Like an old girlfriend, I still think of the Healey from time to time.
When I was at college back in 1970 a lecturer had a AH 300 that had been a works car for the Monte Carlo rally. it still had the Monte Carlo badge riveted to the boot lid but the actual car was rotten as a pear with some panels held on with duct tape. God know how much that car would be worth now
This is by far one of the best body style's of any English sports cars, a buddy in HS had one and I was flat British Racing Green with envy. This particular car tells a story, the drivetrain sounds awful, and when the driver was winding it out a bit, the engine was really thrashing...needs to be gone through and put right, then it will purr like a kitten. Just lovely, lovely styling.
Keep your eyes on the road!
Maneuvering the near vertical steering wheel was one of the thrills of my younger days.
This and the E-Type Jag were the two cars I most fantasized about driving, as a kid in the 60s. I eventually wound up owning an Austin Healey Sprite and an MGB. Later I had a Porsche and I now drive a Nissan 370z sport coupe. There's nothing like a classic two-seater proper sports car,
Nice line up.
Lovely car with a great video to go! Had it's predecessor ('58 100-6 w/hardtop no less😁) as 20 yr old undergrad..what a chicmagnet!
Thanks fella, appreciated. Nice car to be cruising around is as well. Matt.
I was sooo looking forward to this driving experience but couldn't hear you or understand due to the poor sound quality, mic.
Yes audio is definitely the challenge. New equipment bought after this one. Matt.
I couldn't make out a word. Nice visuals, though.
I'm guessing you're referring to audio quality. Investment in a lapel Mic help tremendously after this review. Big challenge still though. Classic cars being a lot nosier than anything modern. Glad you enjoyed the visuals.
Great car. Great filming, country side. I can see you are having a great time. You probable are giving us some good information but I can not hear a bloody thing you are saying.
Sandor Kovacs Fair summary. Audio is really tricky in a classic open sports car, although made better after we invested in a lapel Mic. 😀
Owned both a '63TR3a with detachable side curtains and a '67 Spitfire (roll-up windows) during my college days (20's). I preferred the Spitfire for reliability/comfort. The TR was a sure chick magnet only in the Spring and Fall in warm So. California. Regatding both cars...Summer time the engine cooked you and in the Winter the mico heater and the uninsulated fabric top kept you cold and wet.
Nice early car line up. Yes, left hand drive or right hand drive a factor on whether the exhaust cooked you or your passenger. Matt.
Big Healeys.... about the most charismatic macho car ever. Never that expensive in production, easy to restore (compared with other sports cars) and easy to tune for that bit extra power. Definitely for the bloke who didn't need to try too hard. Pity they now are worth silly money.
David Hayes Interesting that prices never quite match the E-Type in the UK at least. I did know of a beautifully prepared rally rep on triple Weber’s go for just £35K. But mostly they seem to sell for £40-£50k.
this guy needs to up his digital era to the present day
I've always felt that the original Austin Healey 100 is the most desirable of the Big Healey's. 🧑🔧
I can still hear those dual downdrafts sucking in air. They were great cars.
The twin SU carbs are a “side draft” design (just a small correction). I have driven my red ‘67 Healey for almost 50 years now….loving ever mile !!!!
Enjoyable video but the AH 3000 has got the Austin A99/A110 Westminster 2912cc engine block, not the A90
Good info. Thanks or the update. Matt.
Love Healeys. Does the test car have non-standard wheels and tyres, as they don't seem to fill the rear wheel arches?
As far as we know the wheels and tyres are standard. All we can think is that as each series of car was raised up higher each time to increase ground clearance, especially at the rear, the MK111 ended up being the tallest of them all. Matt.
i owned a new 1966 mk111. what a pig to drive a big animal. looked very nice.
How do you mean pig? No power steering? The gas mileage is nothing compared to other monster cars of the era. They were quick and responsive. I have a 1963. With tight steering, big steering because of the lack of power steering. Very quick agile car for the time. How's it a pig? What do you drive now a prius?
@@heatmoon Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2019 08:06:26 +0700
Subject: Re: New reply on "i owned a new 1966 mk111. what a pig to drive a big animal. looked very nice."
a big piece of shit murder to park old straight six "austin princess 3lte"
tank engine. just a pig to drive. the Triumph TR5 with its latest 2.5 fuel inj.
was afar Superior car. i know i had both NEW. the healey..??? got rid of it after six months.
my wife hated it. just an old old rear wheel two door truck.
Why did the US market gobble up most of these cars? 😎
His history/ facts aren’t quite correct. A90 surrogate was not the 2.9litre engine, only 2.6 in 4-cylinder form (A90 Atlantic) or 2.6 in C-series 6-cylinder form (A90 saloon/sedan).
Didn't the Westminster use the same engine and transmission? How about the MGC? Is this a expensive budget roadster? 😯
Yes same C Series engine as the Westminster A110. MGC was the (short lived) follow on car, although had a later engine. Not a cheap car to buy and run, no. 😄
@@ClassicCarsDriven But at least the MG 'C' had the superior rack and pinion steering.
Leonard Lord asked Donald Healey for the name of the Italian who designed his sports car.. 🤨
I cant make out your mumbling over the drivetrain racket.
Amoureux top belle.
These vehicles are just begging to be turned lose... I outta know I own one.
Jett Rink Great stuff. Awesome car to own.
Can’t hear your commentary. Need to get better recording equipment
Wrong size tires!
Blimey, sadly this video has shocking production quality, sound, picture and continuity etc...
I was really looking forward to seeing this car in all it's glory !!!
If you're gonna promote yourself you need to view some other Channels and see how relaxed they do it etc
I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and blame your equipment, you really need to step it up as this looked like a ten year old review, apart from the HD option, you'd never know !!!
I really want this Channel to succeed, so perhaps a couple of GoPros are what you need ?? !!
Good Luck !!!
Sale_Shark Sorry to disappoint. 😩