West Coast Classics are proud to present a rare opportunity to
enjoy this exceptional and always rust free example of this
penultimate year 1966 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 rust and accident free
1966 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 has recently come out of long time storage and
although its is currently a good driving car as it is with the
engine running well; but it should be noted that it will be needing
some attention shortly with regards to the clutch which is starting
to slip. 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 car looks extremely impressive and is
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 in very good shape, both functionally and
otherwise and the cars chrome wire 'knock off' wheels are all in
great condition also and the spare wire wheel and knock off mallet
are in their right places in the trunk! As stated earlier,
importantly the engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds
absolutely magnificent - this is a rare opportunity to own a very
striking penultimate year 1966 Austin Healey BJ-8 Mark III roadster
with the highly desirable factory options of overdrive and wire
wheels and in the ultimate all time classic 'British racing Green'
color for the classic British sports car or Austin-Healey collector
to add to his collection or indeed for any British sports car
enthusiast!
Vehicle Details
1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III
Listing ID:CC-1799276
Price:$54,500
Location:Torrance, California
Year:1966
Make:Austin-Healey
Model:3000 Mark III
Exterior Color:Green
Interior Color:Black
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:0
Stock Number:36073
VIN:HBJ8L36073
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