1965 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 MK3 BJ-8 SPORTS CONVERTIBLE. PHASE 2. OLDE ENGLISH WHITE OVER BURGUNDY RED. BLACK LEATHER TRIM, TOP, BOOT, TONNEAU. 4-SPEED OVERDRIVE, 72-SPOKE CHROME WIRE WHEELS. WOOD/ALLOY STEERING WHEEL. SPOT LAMPS. EXCELLENT RELIABLE DRIVER SHOWING 28,079 MILES.
-Recently acquired from an Oregon Healey Club member is this strong driving BJ8 in nice colors. This car has proven it’s reliability by traveling extensively throughout the U.S./ Western States on club rallies and outings, has been been well maintained and upgraded over the past years.
-The car was cosmetically restored about 17 years ago and is still in very good order, throughout wearing attractive two-tone paintwork, very good panel fit, really great chromework, very good glass and rubber, front badge bar with a pair of spot lamps, chrome wing mirrors.
-The car interior was also renewed at that time including black leather-trimmed seats, front and rear, leather armrest, panel kit, cut pile carpet kit, newer excellent Everflex soft top, top boot and tonneau, nice wood dashboard, custom wood wheel, door seals, top pad, thicker-rimmed custom wood steering wheel.
-PLEASE SEE WALK AROUND VIDEO.
-Mechanically, the car runs and drives great as is should with no issues, and is very well sorted. Upgrades include a high torque starter, electronic ignition, spin-on oil filter, sports coil with bumble bee plug wires, flex fan with thick radiator core, cast alloy valve cover, 72-spoke chrome wheels with oversize 205/65/15 radial tires- all very good and useful upgrades !
-PLEASE SEE DRIVING VIDEO.
-The car’s trunk is nicely finished in correct Armacord and carries a 5th chrome wheel with tire changing equipment, books and literature. The car’s underside is solid and rust free.
-Overall, a super good strong driving BJ8 in attractive colors, surely good fun and value going forward.
$52,500.