22 Ignition parts are listed for the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000, in 6 part types, covering the 2.9L L6 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. 17 parts of the 22 listed are Ignition Coil (9 parts), Spark Plug Wire (5 parts) and Condenser / Capacitor (3 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 5 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.9L L6 — the only engine offered in the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
The most listed brands for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 ignition parts are STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (8 parts), WELLS (5 parts) and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS (3 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
3 parts on this 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T (Ignition Coil) and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 7600 (Spark Plug Wire). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Condenser / Capacitor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU206T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU206 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 5H1011 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit.
3 Condenser / Capacitor parts are listed for the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
In the Economy grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206T.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS — built to original-equipment specification. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206 is listed in this group.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206T, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206 and WELLS 5H1011.
Distributor Rotor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU302 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 4R1188 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness.
2 Distributor Rotor parts for the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU302 and WELLS 4R1188.
Ignition Breaker Points
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU1316 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the breaker points in a points-type distributor.
One part is listed for the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU1316.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | UC15T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series | View on Amazon |
| FVP | UC15F | 🇺🇸 US | Alternate Replacement Part | View on Amazon |
| HOLSTEIN | 2IGC0058 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| SKP | SKUF3T | 🇺🇸 US | Coil Pack | View on Amazon |
| SPECTRA PREMIUM | C654 | 🇺🇸 US | Pack | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 48863 | 🇺🇸 US | Connections May be Eyelet or Spade | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | UC15 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | C15 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 5C1019 | 🇺🇸 US | Used on most import products with 12 Volt system with Internal resistorUniversal 12 Volt Coil | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
9 Ignition Coil parts are listed for the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 5 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 5 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T.
The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from NGK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. NGK 48863 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T, FVP UC15F and HOLSTEIN 2IGC0058, among others listed above.
Ignition Conversion Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS | 1A4153 | 🇺🇸 US | Lucas Distributor # DM2P4, Late DM2 Distributor12 Volt | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 1A4228 | 🇺🇸 US | with Lucas Distributor # DM612 Volt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Ignition Conversion kits.
2 Ignition Conversion Kit parts for the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 come from WELLS.
Part numbers include WELLS 1A4153 and WELLS 1A4228.
Spark Plug Wire
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | 7600 | 🇺🇸 US | SetUnited-Packard | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 6716002 | 🇺🇸 US | Spark Plug Wire Set7mm | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 9628 | 🇺🇸 US | SetCoil Wire: 14" | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 29628 | 🇺🇸 US | Pro SeriesSet | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 766 | 🇺🇸 US | SetUnited-Packard or Permashield-Delcore | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Spark Plug wires.
5 Spark Plug Wire parts are listed for the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and DENSO. UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 7600 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Premium section lists 3 options from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, DENSO and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 7600 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 29628 is listed in this group.
This group includes UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 7600, DENSO 6716002 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 9628 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1959 Austin-Healey 3000
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Confirm you have the 2.9L L6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Wire .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000?
Our catalog currently lists 22 ignition parts for the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 across 6 subcategories and 9 brands, covering the 2.9L L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1959 Austin-Healey 3000?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1959 Austin-Healey 3000?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.9L L6 engine. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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