Vehicle Description
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CAR IS CURRENTLY BEING SOLD ON THE HEMMINGS
AUCTION WEBSITE amp; THERE IS A LINK TO THE AUCTION ON OUR
"AUCTIONS" PAGE. West Coast Classics are proud to present a rare
opportunity to enjoy this exceptional and wonderful daily driving
and always rust free example of this final year 1967 Austin Healey
3000 Mark III BJ8 Convertible, the final series (known as Phase III
or the BJ8's and built between 1964-7) and the best incarnation of
this legendary marque, known by enthusiasts worldwide quite simply
as the 'Big Healey's - here is a beautiful and highly striking
example of a beautifully restored with no expense spared on an
already exemplary rust and accident free example 1967 Austin-Healey
3000 Mk III BJ-8 2+2 Convertible with rare and desirable factory
overdrive!The Austin Healey 3000 was the final development of the
Austin Healey theme with the original layout of the legendary
100-6, one of the most famous and perfect of sports car shapes ever
created, basically retained but with an enlarged engine capacity of
2.9L compared to the earlier 2.6L engine, front disc brakes and a
plush interior along with creature comforts such as a curved
windshield, a proper fully convertible top, wind up windows, a
proper fold down hood, push button door handles and even a lockable
glove box! The final Mark III was the culmination of the original
models combined styling forces but now boasted the most power of
all the models plus a walnut wood covered dash and a center
console, revised rear suspension and a less vulnerable exhaust
system due to the models better ground clearance. These last 'Big
Healey's' used modified cast iron engines with an uncomplicated
design which was both tuneable and very strong with a top speed of
120 mph and with acceleration to match. Impending U.S. safety and
emissions regulations scheduled to take effect after the 1967 year
model effectively killed the big Healey in its biggest export
market although a few left over's were sold in '68.This particular
example was obviously always garaged and has no signs of body
damage or rust and was restored a few years ago in the gorgeous
amp; ultimate classic 'British Racing Green' color with a black
interior and apart from its already striking appearance, also
boasts a lovely walnut dash and to top it off 4 x 72 spoke Dayton
chrome knock off wire wheels with a spare wire wheel and mallet in
the trunk!The car is in great daily driving condition with the
engine, clutch, transmission, suspension and braking system all
performing like a recently restored car should! The engine is
smooth and responsive with the renown Healey rumble identifying the
Healey straight six as much as a Ferrari's sound does it's V12! The
4 speed transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears,
including the reverse gear and the optional and highly desirable
factory overdrive function works as it should which means it works
through all the gears and not just as a fifth speed which is great
for highway driving! The car looks extremely impressive and is
certainly still of 'show quality' presented in this highly striking
classic color combination of 'British Racing Green' with a Black
interior which is also in as exceptional condition with completely
original specifications throughout including the original 'Smiths'
gauges which are all in correct working order! The matching to the
interior and new Black soft top is also obviously in as new shape,
both functionally and otherwise and the cars chrome wire 'knock
off' wheels are all in as new condition also with no curb rash or
marks and the spare wire wheel and knock off mallet are in their
right places in the trunk! Recent mechanical work includes newly
rebuilt or replaced front suspension, brake booster, front
calipers, brake pads, overdrive, radiator, timing, carbs, air
filters, etcAs stated earlier, the engine is extremely strong and
powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent - this is a rare
opportunity to own a beautifully restored and perfect daily driving
final year 1967 Austin Healey BJ-8 Mark III roadster with the
highly desirable factory options of overdrive and wire wheels - a
perfect candidate for the classic British sports car or
Austin-Healey collector to add to his collection or simply a
perfect daily driver for any British sports car enthusiast!