1967 Austin Healey BJ8 3000 Mk3 2+2
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Highlights
- Extensive restoration in 2023
- Factory correct black over red colour scheme
- Matching numbers car
- Final version of the iconic Big Healey
- Smart car that is ready to enjoy
The Appeal
Ask someone with no interest in classic cars to draw a classic car and chances are they’ll pen a ‘Big Healey.’ That’s how iconic Donald’s creation is.
The final cars strayed little from the evocative formula, gaining more power, sharper aesthetics and luxurious interiors. Most went to the USA where drivers took them to their hearts. Including this lovely 1966-built BJ8.
This car retains its black over red factory colour scheme and specification, including desirable heater and overdrive. It has been extensively restored across the body, cabin, mechanicals and running gear, completed in 2023. The photographs clearly show the freshness and quality of this work.
Here is a great opportunity to acquire a very good BJ8 where someone else has put in all the work so that the buyer can enjoy it.
The History and Paperwork
- Vendor advises that this car was first registered in 1967
- BMIHT certificate shows it was built in April 1966 and despatched in May
- First registered in Philadelphia, USA
- Factory supplied with a range of options shown in photos including heater and overdrive
- Mk3 cars were the final and most powerful evolution of the 3000
- Vendor reports that the car is a matching numbers car
- Restored in Poland which was completed in 2023
- Little use since the work was completed
The Condition
- Factory-correct black over red colour scheme recently extensively restored
- Paintwork is in very good order with only light stone chips to front to note
- Bodywork well kept with very good panel fit, particularly across doors
- Fitted with a black vinyl roof which is well kept with clear screens
- Red tonneau cover
- Very good chromework across car being bright and seemingly undamaged
- Chrome 15in wire wheels in untarnished condition with Vredestein classic tyres fitted
- Matching spare wheel also fitted with Vredestein tyre
- Underside presents well with evidence of restoration and protective undersealing
- Red carpets through cabin and boot, all appearing recently trimmed and fitted
- Attractive red leather interior with 2+2 seating layout showing no obvious wear
- Bucket seats and retrimmed door cards appear to be to factory correct specification
- Plush veneer dashboard with chrome-rimmed dials and fittings in very good condition
The scope and quality of this car’s restoration is obvious from the photographs. Across the underside, exterior and interior the work has been extensive, refitting the car to the factory-correct black over red colour scheme. It is very smart indeed.
The level of work begins with the panel fit, most noticeably on the doors, which are flush and show consistent panel gaps. Inside the retrimmed burgundy leather interior is finished to a high standard, including the bucket seats and door cards which appear to be to factory-correct details.
The bright chromework accents what is an undeniably pretty and well presented car.
The Mechanics
- Later 150bhp Mk3 BJ8 3litre straight six engine
- Twin SU carburettors with chromed trim
- Chromed engine cover neatly accents the well kept engine bay
- 4spd manual gearbox with factory-fitted optional overdrive
- Many new suspension components visible in photographs
- We are advised of minor oil leaks, not untypical of a car of this age
- The overdrive is not currently working along with the speedometer not working correctly
The BMIHT certificate and vendor indicate that this is a genuine matching numbers car that retains its desirable 4spd overdrive gearbox. These later cars got a useful pwoer hike to 150bhp, giving them the performance to match the svelte looks.
The extensive restoration included the mechanicals and running gear, the photographs showing an array of new suspension components and a well organised and presented engine bay. This includes chrome engine cover and SU carburettors.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1967
- Make Austin Healey
- Model 3000
- Colour Black
- Odometer 56,740 Kilometres
- Engine size 3000
Listing Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Poland
- Location International
- Country Poland
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