1953 Austin Healey 3000

-The first batch of 1000 Austin-Healey 100's produced had lots of early and unique production features about them which this car still retains, being body #859. Details include the early style two-piece dashboard with a detachable instrument panel, sliding spline adjustable steering wheel assembly with unique trafficator, alloy trunk and hood panels, very low front fender wheel cutouts, single solid plexiglass chrome-framed sidescreens, lack of rear reflectors, 32% overdrive unit, among other various items. -According to this car's early VIN number, production date is July 1953. -This car recently discovered here lived in California at least until 1968 as evidenced by it's black and yellow license plate.