Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a rare opportunity to
enjoy this exceptionally well restored and wonderful daily driving
and obviously always rust free example of this 1965 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 1965 Austin-Healey
3000 Mk III BJ-8 2+2 Convertible with 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 recently frame off restored in a very
striking 'Red amp; White' color with a matching all new leather
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
rebuilt and obviously therefore 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 of 'show quality' presented
in this highly striking two-tone color combination of 'Red over
White coves' with a matching White interior with Red piping with
completely original specifications throughout including the
original 'Smiths' gauges which are all in correct working order!
The matching to the interior and new White 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
rebuilt engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds
absolutely magnificent - this is a rare opportunity to own a
beautifully restored and perfect daily driving 1965 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!