Vehicle Description
UNRESTORED, INCREDIBLY ORIGINAL "BIG HEALEY"RETAINS ORIGINAL PAINT,
INTERIOR, TOP & CHROMEFORMER CA CAR W/ UNDER 24K ORIGINAL
MILES!BRITISH SPORTING LEGEND FROM LAST MODEL YEAR 148 HP 2.9L
TWIN-CARB INLINE 6-CYLINDER ENGINE4-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH
OVERDRIVEFASCINATING HISTORY AND LONG-TERM PRIOR OWNERSHIPCLASS
WINNER, 2022 BRITISH WHEELS ON THE GREEN SHOWTOOLS, JACK, MOUNTED
SPARE, SCRIPTED FLOOR MATSACCOMPANIED BY ORIGINAL WHEELS &
TIRESCOLLECTOR-GRADE EXAMPLE THROUGHOUT Introduced as the Healey
"Hundred" that garnered a production deal from BMC's Leonard Lord
at the 1952 London Motor Show, the Austin-Healey 100-4 soon
shattered speed records and won circuit races with the eras top
drivers. Constant improvement yielded the final Mark III BJ8 model,
produced from 1964 to March 1968, which legions of British
sports-car fans consider the best "Big Healey" of all. Without
doubt one of the finest examples in existence and currently
available, this 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8 Sports
Convertible is an original left-hand drive Export model that was
purchased by Healey owner and enthusiast Admiral James "Mac" Gleim
from a friend whom he referred to as a "CIA agent" in 1978. The
Admiral related that this Healey was too nice to drive during his
ownership and when he was on deployment in 1982, he placed this
vehicle into storage at a facility near his base, confirmed by
receipts on file, where it remained until 1993 when the Admiral
returned to California for his retirement. He retained the
impeccably original Healey with strictly limited use until he
consigned it in December 2019 to a specialist British sports-car
dealer, where the next owner acquired it following a lengthy search
for the best Austin-Healey possible. Following that purchase, the
underside of the vehicle was cleaned and detailed using dry ice,
the paint finish was polished, and mechanical maintenance was
performed to the brakes, clutch, suspension, gaskets, and seals by
a British-car specialist, confirmed by an itemized invoice
accompanying the sale of the Healey. Beautifully presented with
fewer than 24,000 original miles, this this 1967 Austin-Healey 3000
Mark III BJ8 is as close as one can get to a brand new example with
its totally original paint finish, interior, and luggage
compartment, which contains the factory spare wheel/tire, roadside
jack, and tools, including the knock-off wheel hammer, plus
scripted Austin-Healey floor mats. Even the original wheels and
tires accompany the sale of the vehicle! Originality continues in
the engine and surrounding engine compartment remain in startlingly
original condition, with the exception of the water pump and minor
service items. The original convertible top is also included, with
factory markings to the normally unseen areas still clearly
visible. Even the chrome and bright trim is totally original;
however, upon inspection, the fog lamps may have been added at some
point in the car's pampered existence. In addition to service
records and a maintenance log from new, this incomparable
1967Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III includes the selling dealer-issued
warranty book. Offered in exemplary, never-restored condition, this
legendary British sports car is ready to enjoy and appreciate,
standing worthy of the finest collections. Call us today for
viewing arrangements and full details and prepare to make this
virtual "time warp" vehicle yours!