Highlights

Chassis-off restoration and engine rebuild by specialist Will Gollop completed 2022
Extensive documentation including a restoration file with approximately 100 invoices
USB stick with multiple colour photographs documenting the restoration process
Stored in a heated garage
Few miles covered since work completed
Highly presented final version 3000 in red with black interior
Voluntary MOT valid to November 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

The Mk3 was the final factory outing for the gorgeous ‘Big Healey’ shape. These cars gained plusher interiors and a useful power hike to 150bhp.

This car began its life in France but returned to the UK around 6 years ago. On arrival, it was treated to a comprehensive chassis-off restoration and engine rebuild by renowned Healey specialist Will Gollop. That work was completed in 2022, since when the car has covered less than 100 miles There is a highly detailed record of this work that included 100 invoices, many photos and a USB stick detailing the range of work.

It is clear why Gollop is so well-regarded. This car presents at a very high level, the quality retained over the intervening three years, thanks to the sparing use. Classically finished in red with chrome wires and a black interior, it is a really lovely example.

The car is reluctantly for sale by the current keeper due to a change of circumstances. It comes with a useful voluntary MOT valid to November 2025 with no advisories.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1964 and originally exported to Paris, France
Chassis number H-BJ8-L/26068, Engine number 29KF-RU-H/136
First UK registered in March 2022
Four UK keepers
Current keeper since December 2024
Only for sale due to a change of plans
Stored in a heated garage by current keeper
Full chassis-off restoration and engine rebuild completed by Will Gollop between 2019-2022
MOT valid until November 2025 with no advisories
Recently fitted with new overdrive switch and improved rear shock absorbers
Extensive documentation, including approximately 100 invoices for parts used during restoration
USB stick containing multiple colour photographs documenting the entire restoration process
Currently registered in the UK
Original speedometer as shown
Fitted odometer shows 67 miles believed to be the mileage since restoration

The Condition

Red exterior paintwork presents well following the recent restoration
Quality of work is evident from paint quality and panel fit
One small imperfection in the paintwork near the wheel arch
Black interior in leather piped in red and in very good order
Chrome wire wheels fitted plus tyres described as ‘unworn’ by seller
Original body panels retained during restoration
Requires original Austin-Healey nose and boot badges
Rubber gaskets behind door handles not perfectly aligned with chrome handles
Doors require a firm closing due to new rubber seals
Black tonneau fitted
Veneer dashboard in very good order
Original and replacement speedometers shown in photos to verify mileage
Three spoke sprung black-rimmed factory wheel as shown
2+2 BJ8 layout

The Mechanics

2,912cc straight six 150bhp C-Series engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears plus overdrive
Engine rebuilt by specialist Will Gollop less than 100 miles ago
The vendor states the engine starts easily
MPH speedometer fitted with original as shown
New overdrive switch fitted during last MOT
Improved rear shock absorbers installed during last MOT
No advisories on current MOT

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