Vehicle Description
This Austin Healey was Produced Near the End of Production of the
"Big Healeys"
It is a Year Model 1967 Mark III Model BJ-8 Phase 2
All Components are New or Restored Including Complete Engine
Rebuild, New Wiring Harness and New Front and Rear Suspensions
During Restoration a Number of Improvements were made to the Car
for Purposes of Safety, Performance and Aesthetics
Careful Attention was Given to Originality with the Following
Exceptions:
Where Possible all Machined Screws, Nuts, Bolts and Washers were
Replaced with Stainless Steel or Chrome
The Chassis, Body Panels and Frame were Primed with Special Rust
Prevention Primer
The Exhaust System was Replaced with All Stainless Steel
In the Engine Compartment, the Choke Cables Bracket, Valve Cover
and Throttle Control Linkages were Polished or Plated to Prevent
Corrosion
The Wheels are Chrome With Stainless Spokes and New Redline Radial
Tires
The License Plate and Light were Moved from Above the Rear Bumper
and Positioned Below the Bumper as on Earlier Models
The Radio Antenna was Removed from the Body and Re-Located and
Isolated Along the Right Frame Rail
The Radiator Capacity was Doubled While Retaining the Original
Radiator Top
The Body Paint and Interior Colors are not the Original Colors
The Steel Fuel Tank was Replaced with an Aluminum Tank of the Same
Mold
The Oil Pan was Replaced with an Aftermarket Alloy Pan that is
Thicker and Ribbed for Strength and Cooler Running
The Wiring Harnesses are all New and Converted to a Negative Ground
System, a Solid State Ignition, with an Improved Gear-Reduction
Starter Added
The Healey Four Speed Gear Box was Replaced with a Modern 5-Speed
Fully Synchromesh Transmission. It is Smaller, Less Noisy, Lighter
Weight, Cooler Running and Substantially Increases Performance with
a Conversion from the 3:92 to a New 3:55 Ratio Ring and Pinion Gear
in the Rear End Housing for Enhanced Road Performance
New Redline Radials
Clock on Mirror Riser
Toe Hooks Installed on Front Chassis
Gear Stick Shortened for Less Throw