2012-03-25 22:52:56 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/12
www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/19-04-2012-TheImperialWarMuseum-1312/1967Austi ...

Auction description:
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII

Estimate: (£) 40,000 - 50,000

Reg Number: TGC449E
Chassis Number: HBJ8U/42976G
Engine Number: T.B.A.
Cc: 2912
Body Colour: Red / White
Trim Colour: Burgundy
MOT ExpiryDate: Nov 2012
This striking-looking MKIII 3000 Phase 2 is a left-hand drive 1967 American export model that originally wore North Carolina registration plates. Prior to repatriation the `Big' Healey is said to have undergone an extensive and well documented restoration. The vendor acquired the car from Classic Automobiles, London in 2004 and has just treated it to a bare metal respray in the original eye-catching colours of Red over White. The carpets have also been renewed and the engine "tuned to perfection" by Hanwell Motors, London. The vendor now regards `TGC 449E' as having "excellent" bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox and is selling it complete with Kenlowe fan and MOT into November.

2012-04-22 21:43:47 | pauls writes:

Car did not sell at above auction.

2012-05-29 21:59:53 | pauls writes:

Car returned to auction 5/12
www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/24-05-2012-ThePavilionGardens-1313/1967Austin- ...

Auction description:
Lot Number: 56
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII
Not Sold

Reg Number: TGC449E
Chassis Number: HBJ8U/42976G
Engine Number: T.B.A.
Cc: 2912
Body Colour: Red / White
Trim Colour: Burgundy
MOT ExpiryDate: Nov 2012

2013-04-23 20:57:45 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 4/13
www.coys.co.uk/auction.php

Auction description:
Lot 442 - 1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III
Estimate: £32,000 - £38,000
Registration Number: TGC 449E
Chassis Number: HBJ8U/42976G

This excellent example of a very late 67' build car is finished in the iconic Healey colours of red over white with a complementary red interior. It was purchased by its current vendor by Classic Cars in Armoury way ,Wands worth, in restored condition.

Since the current vendors purchase , the car has been used on sunny weekend days in and around London. Most recently TGC 449E has been subject to a respray and mechanical overhaul by the renowned Hanwells in North London.

This stunning example would make a superb addition to any enthusiasts stable and is surely an appreciating classic.

2014-06-21 10:22:19 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 7/14
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1967-austin-healey-3000-roadster

Auction description:
Silverstone Classic Sale
1967 Austin Healey 3000 Roadster
Lot No.: TBA
Registration: TGC 449E
Chassis Number: HBJ8U/42976G
Engine Number: Not Specified
Number of cylinders: 6
CC: 2912
Year of Manufacture: 1967
Estimate (£): 35,000 - 38,000

"TGC 449E" is a MKIII 3000 'Phase 2' that was originally exported to California in 1967. It was repatriated in 2003 after an extensive and well-documented restoration. Since 2003 it has had just three previous keepers and the odometer shows a believed genuine 64,879 miles. During 2011 the then owner commissioned the respected Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists, Hanwell Car Centre, to carry out a bare metal respray in its original colours of Red over Cream. New carpets were also fitted and the interior re-connollised.

Accompanying this stunning "Big" Healey is a large history file containing photographic evidence of its restoration in the USA and the bare metal respray in 2011. Supplied with current UK V5C and a fresh MOT to June 2015, "TGC 449E" is presented looking resplendent and ready for a new owner to enjoy glorious open-top Summer motoring.

2014-07-14 18:58:35 | pauls writes:

Lot 610