Highlights

A 1967 example, the final production year of the Austin-Healey 3000
Carefully stored in a carpeted, dehumidified workshop during the vendor’s ownership
History file including maintenance invoices, workshop manual, and V5C
Last MOT in September 2024 was a first-time pass with no advisories
Additional wood-trimmed steering wheel included

The Appeal

The 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 represents the final and most refined iteration of the celebrated "Big Healey." As a Phase II variant, it benefits from re-profiled rear chassis rails and radius arms in place of the earlier Panhard rod, while its 2,912cc inline-six with twin SU carburetors and overdrive-equipped four-speed gearbox made it the most capable and comfortable of the line. Few British roadsters command the same reverence.

This red example with black soft-top and black vinyl interior with yellow piping was purchased in January 2025 by its late owner Don, for whom it represented the fulfilment of a long-held ambition. It was the last car he bought, and it was cherished accordingly, stored under dust sheets in a dedicated, dehumidified workshop. The vendor states the car was kept to a high standard both mechanically and cosmetically.

A supporting history file accompanies the car, including invoices for carburettor rebuild work by Cambrian Classics Ltd, king pin and trunnion replacement parts from AH Spares Ltd, and routine servicing by Station Garage. Now eligible for MOT exemption, this Big Healey offers a straightforward route to continued enjoyment for its next custodian.

Key Information

Mileage: 94,883 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: eligible for MOT exemption; last tested September 2024 (now expired), which was a first-time pass with no advisories
Technical specs: 2,912cc inline-six petrol, four-speed manual with overdrive
Paperwork: V5C, workshop manual, previous sales contract, maintenance invoices, and breakdown policy documents
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The Detail

Oil and filter change carried out in May 2024 at 94,018 miles by Station Garage
Carburettors investigated and rebuilt by Cambrian Classics Ltd, including machined carburettor bodies, new bushes, new fuel line, SU rebuild kit, manifold gaskets, and ethanol-rated fuel hose
King pin kit and top trunnion supplied by AH Spares Ltd in February 2018
Full service carried out by Station Garage in June 2013
Stored in a carpeted, dehumidified workshop under dust sheets during the vendor’s custody
Period-appropriate radio cassette player fitted by the late owner
Additional wood-trimmed steering wheel supplied alongside the fitted leather-wrapped three-spoke wheel
15-inch wire-spoked wheels with two-eared knock-offs
Servo-assisted front disc brakes
Push-out front quarter light windows
Walnut veneer dashboard panel
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