Vehicle Description
This wonderful 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8 is one of the
original 553 Metallic Golden Beige Big Healeys ever produced. It's
earned multiple Gold awards from the prestigious Austin-Healey
Concours Registry Show, where it scored 978 and 987 of a possible
1,000 points. Other awards include the Hilton Head Concours
d'Elegance "Best in Class," Southeastern Classic Healeys in the
Smokies "Award of Excellence," "Best of Show" and "People's
Choice," Shenandoah Valley British Car Club "First in Class" and
The Gathering "First in Class." All the awards and judging sheets
are included. As documented with the British Motor Industry
Heritage Trust Certificate, this car was built between March 29-31,
1967, as a left-hand-drive North American export. The original
exterior color was Metallic Golden Beige with black trim and black
top. The details of the factory-fitted equipment included
overdrive, wire wheels, road speed tires, heater, adjustable
steering column and laminated windscreen. It was sold new by
Yarborough Motors in Fayetteville, NC. This car spent most of its
life in North Carolina as documented with copies of titles and
registrations that are included. It is a seven-owner vehicle and
has been with the same owner since October 2001 until now. This car
was the product of a meticulous restoration, which is documented
with tons of photos. It was painstakingly restored from 2001-07 to
exact concours judging specifications. Every detail was addressed,
down to correct wiring and replating of the original bolts. This
BJ8 was restored exactly how it was delivered from the factory in
1967. Although this car was trailered to many shows and events, it
has been driven 3,500 miles since completion. The car retains all
the original sheet metal with the exception of the left front
fender. A replacement from England was used during the restoration.
The body is laser-straight with great gaps lines throughout. The
paint quality is truly spectacular in every sense of the word.
Everything on the exterior has been restored to high show-quality
standards. The car is currently sitting on chrome 15-inch 60-spoke
wire wheels with Sprint Classic 165-HR15 tires. Included with the
car for judging purposes are another five painted 15-inch 60-spoke
wire wheels with Sprint Classic 165-HR15 tires, as well as the
original oil filter. The new De Luxe cockpit with walnut fascia and
fold-down luggage panel looks amazing. It's been finished in its
original black trim and has roll-up windows. Everything in the
interior is in working order. The trunk compartment is nicely
detailed. It has a Lucas "Tar Top" AGM battery, correct (rare)
Shelly LJ225-CA311 jack, correct tools and Simmons hammer. The
engine compartment is highly detailed and very correct throughout.
It's powered by the original matching-numbers 2912cc OHV inline
6-cylinder engine with dual SU carburetors. This engine runs and
sounds excellent. The engine is coupled to a 4-speed manual
transmission with overdrive on third and fourth gear. This car was
rated from 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds with a top speed of 122 mph. The
undercarriage is nicely detailed and also very correct. Many
additional items are included, such as the convertible top cover,
interior cover, owner's manuals, service manuals, technical
information, magazine articles and books. This is an
investment-grade collector car that is the real deal.
