Vehicle Description
Currently for sale via Sotheby's Motorsport Online Auction - here
is the link to follow and/or
bid:https://sothebysmotorsport.com/auction/1965-austinhealey-3000bj8mkiii-45511965
Austin Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8- Restored Austin Healey- 2912cc 6
Cylinder- 3 Weber Carburetors- 4 Speed Manual Transmission- Black
And Red Exterior- Black Soft Top- Black Interior- $36000 In
Receipts- Recent Maintenance and InspectionAfter a 15 year
production run the body style of the Austin Healey 100/100-6/3000
moved from a production car to another cog in the wheel of British
motoring history. Circuit racing at places like LeMans or Sebring
Rallye Racing in locations like Monte Carlo or enjoyed by everyday
blokes in places like London the Austin Healey 3000 enjoyed a
storied history in the early days as well as now. It's another
British Roadster which seemed to have a face - a smiling one at
that which all sorts of car enthusiasts recognize. To those who are
very familiar with the Healey 3000 cars the Mark III BJ8 like the
car you see here is a desirable variant which offered a pair of SU
carburetors an upgraded dashboard with wood trim and slightly
different exterior lighting from that of the Mark II. The BJ8 known
by some as the Big Healey was active and successful in circuit
racing and rallying and this car certainly gives a nod to racing
Healeys of the past. This particular car is finished in a striking
two tone red and black exterior with a black interior capped with a
black soft top. When looking at this car it's immediately evident
that it was restored in a Rallye-style as evidenced by the vented
front "wings" deletion of the bumpers front and rear the addition
of leather hood straps extra lights that have been added to the
front of the car and the addition of larger tail lights. All that's
missing is a "gumball" with a number and a fancy Rallye decal. This
car is clearly the result of a careful restoration as the paint and
body work are tidy. Rich red and deep black paint evenly cover the
carefully aligned body panels and give a nod to the two tone Austin
Healey competition cars of days past. As a Mark III model this car
features the updated dashboard which features wood trim. Smiths
gauges that have black faces and white digits keep track of engine
vitals shiny panels of toggle switches control functions like the
overdrive wipers and lighting and motoring club and rallye plaques
are mounted on the dashboard. The interior has been well kept since
restoration from the carpet to the seats and dash trim though some
of the wood veneer is showing a bit of age. Known to be strong
engines the mill under the hood of the 3000 cars is a 2912cc inline
6 cylinder. In the MKIII cars like this they produce a good amount
of grunt to the tune of approximately 148 horsepower. Plenty of
power for spirited driving or a cruise around town. This particular
car in keeping with the rallye theme has a larger aluminum radiator
and three Weber carburetors to replace the factory original pair of
SU carbs. The exhaust exits from a pair of exhaust tips just aft of
the driver's side door rather than the usual spot at the driver's
side rear of the car. Literature and records also come with the
purchase of the car. As a British Marque with such a storied
history the Austin Healey is a car that is immediately noticeable -
not just for the seemingly mischievous grin which is part of the
styling but for the classic flowing lines wire wheels delicate
chrome trim and the raspy sounding inline 6. The big Healeys are
gorgeous cars and this one is no exception. Styled as many of the
racing Healeys of the '60's were this car is a beautiful example
that the next owner can be proud of. Even if it doesn't have a
Monte Carlo Rallye victory under its belt. Please call if
interested or e-mail with specific questions. Thank you for
looking.
