1965
Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
The big Healey grows more civilised
Colours used
in this example.
Pale blue and ivory sets the tone for this page. Follow the side-panel boundary carefully when changing from blue to ivory.
Suggested pencil shades, not exact factory paint matches. Test colours on your paper before building richer layers.
Follow the side-panel boundary carefully when changing from blue to ivory.
Build deeper shadows below the window line while leaving the visible seat tops lighter.
Reserve white for metal highlights. Keep rubber softer and less reflective.
Keep the existing setting quieter than the car and let the glass remain translucent.
Look a little closer.
Explore the details from different angles.
Reference 01
Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III, ADAC Deutschland Klassik 2025, Heddesheim (20250726-P1048655). Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Matti Blume · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 02
Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III 6170846-PSD. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Ermell · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 03
1965 Austin Healey 3000 MK III 2. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Calreyn88 · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 04
Austin Healey 3000 Mk III Rear. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: V-Hantarex · Source · CC BY 4.0Reference 05
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: MrWalkr · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Historical finishes and details
A complete factory colour and trim chart for this selected year and variant has not been verified. The linked model history provides context. Use the gallery for visible materials and shapes, then choose a personal palette. Do not infer original paint codes or optional badges from restored cars.
In the photographs
The photographs show red, silver, blue and black. Use these surviving display cars to compare shapes and visible finishes. Exact build date and original paint have not been established for every example. Restored paint and later changes are possible.
In the coloured example
The pencil example uses pale blue and ivory bodywork with navy cabin tones. It is a creative colouring guide, not a factory paint match or a recreation of one gallery car.
Make the details count.
Follow the side-panel boundary carefully when changing from blue to ivory.
Keep the wire-wheel spokes lighter than the spaces behind them.
Follow your curiosity.
Model history and further reading.