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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