Vehicle Description
Our 3000 MK III is a beautiful example of what these cars were
meant to be and what historical significance they exude. Well kept
and maintained, this car is very clean and solid with glossy paint
and very nice interior. Top up or down, this roadster presents
itself extremely well. The driveline performs as it should and it
drives down the road proudly and effortlessly with you in control.
Call us with any and all questions, we sell and ship worldwide.
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III The new Austin-Healey entered
production in 1953 and was immediately popular in the United
States. The early four-cylinder cars were superseded in 1956 by a
six-cylinder model, appropriately named the 100/6, and would remain
in production until 1959 when the name was over-bored to 2,912cc,
producing 125 horsepower at 4,600 RPM, thus the name Healey 3000.
The Mark II was introduced in 1961 introduced improved practicality
with a fixed foldaway top and winding windows, while the engine
gained triple SU carburetors and a revised camshaft, increasing
horsepower by 8 bhp. The less popular two-seater version was
dropped leaving just the 2+2 version. From November of 1961, the
3000 came with a new gearbox, a development which at last moved the
gear lever to the center of the transmission tunnel. The 3000 MK
III followed in early 1964, bringing with it well-fitted carpets,
bucket seats, 148 bhp engine, and a varnished timber dashboard. The
Austin Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 models retained the essence of its
classic short deck, long hood sports roadster persona, but had
matured from minimalistic to comfortable and civilized, with 2+2
seating and amenities directed towards the important North American
market. Equipped with roll-up side windows and an easily operable
soft top, the convertible 'tourer' was safe and enjoyable for daily
driving, albeit with that 'English quality' shared by a number of
contemporary brands including Triumph, MG, and Jaguar. Year-round
use was possible with the factory hardtop. Solidifying its athletic
credentials, the low-slung, sports car was rather successful in
international rallying and racing, including Le Mans, the Targa
Florio, and Sebring. Production of the 3000 would continue through
1968. Standard equipment included power brakes, overdrive
transmission, and a heater. It had a factory base price of $3550,
and the overhead-valve engine offered 150 horsepower and 173 ft-lbs
of torque. Disc brakes were in the front with drums at the rear.
The steel ladder chassis had a coil spring front suspension and
leaf spring rear setup. 1967 Austin Healey 3000 MKIII BJ8 is the
last of the "big Healey". With its inline 6 cylinder 3 liter motor
producing 150hp mated to a factory overdrive transmission. The BJ8
is the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys with wind up
windows and walnut veneer dash. Chrome Package, Am/Fm Radio, Luxury
Package, Sports Package, Full-Size Spare Tire, Spare Tire, Bucket
Seats, Leather Seats
