1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8

Description

First introduced in 1959, the 3000 established Austin Healey as a leading manufacturer of sports cars, with period automotive publications praising their outstanding roadability and numerous successes in international motor racing. The aerodynamic body features sleek styling that aided in a top speed exceeding 100 miles per hour. These vehicles are equipped with a folding soft top, retractable side windows, and optional 2+2 seating, with the luxuries of the time only adding the thrill and usability of this open sports car. Continually improved until the end of production in 1967, these popular "Big Healey" sports cars have remained beloved classics. 

Highlights

• The final year of production for the 3000 model line

• The engine has been replaced by a 2.9-liter inline-six-cylinder breathing through dual SU carburetors from a BJ7

• Equipped with a back seat as part of the BJ8 specification, allowing for 2+2 seating that can fold down for additional storage

• Finished in British Racing Green over a black leather interior with a matching folding soft top 

• The body and interior were refinished during a restoration in 2002, as stated by the consignor 

• The electrical system has been updated to utilize a negative ground in 2016

• Please note that while the odometer displays just over 80,000 miles at the time of cataloging, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Heater

• Burl wood dashboard

• Smiths instrumentation 

• Vilem B. Haan wood-rimmed aluminum steering wheel

• Functional vent windows

• Locking glove compartment

• RetroSound Model Two radio

• Manual windows 

• Electric windshield wipers

• Center console mounted ashtray

• Lap belts 

• Demister

• Windshield washer

Known Imperfections

• The consignor notes that the car was in an accident prior to their purchasing the car in 1987, at which time the nose of the car and engine were replaced

Included

• Jack

• Original radio

• Heater matrix

• Distributor cap

• Various service and repair manuals

• British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate

• A digital spreadsheet of service work has been added to the additional documents section for review, with a copy of the spreadsheet accompanying the car

Ownership History

The owner of this 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 purchased the car in Portland, Oregon, in 1987 and has cared for it ever since.