The Ayrburn Classic Live Auction

Welcome to the Ayrburn Classic Live Auction 2026.
This vehicle will be auctioned live at the iconic Ayrburn Estate, Arrowtown, on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 5:00pm.
For questions, bidding registration (in person, online, or phone), pre-purchase inspections or additional history, please contact us here or visit the Sunday Drive website auction pages
The reserve price is significantly lower that the listed price.
Price guide $80,000 - $95,000

1960 Austin-Healey 3000 A Flawless, Right-Hand-Drive Big Healey with Heritage Pedigree
Presenting one of the finest and most impeccably presented 1960 Austin-Healey 3000s ever to reach the market. Finished in a rich, sleek red exterior paired beautifully with a darker red interior, this Big Healey strikes a perfect balance of elegance and sporting character. The gleaming chrome highlights every sculpted line, while the factory wire wheels deliver that authentic British racing heritage aesthetic.
Beneath its stunning bodywork sits a powerful 3.0-liter inline-six engine, offering thrilling performance and classic British sports car excitement. Completely rebuilt in the mid-1990s, it has been meticulously maintained ever since, with extensive maintenance documentation and detailed photographic records. The spotless engine bay, flawless paintwork, and superbly kept interior all testify to decades of careful ownership and dedicated upkeep.
With its official Heritage Certificate from the manufacturer, this Austin-Healey 3000 comes fully authenticated, offering peace of mind to collectors and enthusiasts alike. The desirable overdrive option effectively adds a fifth gear, making extended drives smooth, relaxed, and thoroughly enjoyableexactly as the Big Healey was engineered to be.
Adding to its allure, this is a rare right-hand-drive variation, enhancing its classic British personality and road presence. Stunning on display and sublime on the open road, this 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 is a pristine example of one of the greatest sports cars of its era.