Highlights

Imported from the USA and now registered on UK plates
Recently recommissioned and described as running, driving and stopping well
Presented by the vendor as a drivable project that can be enjoyed whilst being improved
A set of fog lights is included

The Appeal

The Austin Healey 3000 Mk 3 - the BJ8 - represents the final and most refined evolution of the "Big Healey" line, widely regarded as the most desirable of the breed. With its 2,912 cc inline-six and four-speed manual gearbox, it got everything right. That styling is still determined and evocative, the performance thrilling and stirring, and the interior a real exercise in best-of-British. Is it any wonder they remain one of the most in-demand British classics out there?

This 1965 example was imported from the USA and is now registered on UK plates. The car has recently been recommissioned after a two-year period of inactivity, now running, driving, stopping and idling as it should. It is presented as a usable project: a Healey that can be driven and enjoyed whilst a handful of cosmetic items - including a new soft top, carpet kit and dashboard - are addressed at the new owner's leisure.

Key Information

Mileage: 24,770 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: USA (now registered on UK plates)
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 2,912cc inline six, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Very little known history; no service records or original documentation mentioned

The Detail

A previous owner was a US government employee; the government ID sticker remains on the bumper
Had not been used for two years but has been recently recommissioned and now runs, drives, stops and idles
The panel shut lines are excellent! This is very rare in an unrestored car. This indicates the car has not been in an accident and has not been abused.
Body work in good condition
Just 2 small spots with rust, the rest is very solid
Brakes are reported as still a bit stiff from lack of use
Currently requires Easy Start to start; the choke may need adjusting
Some micro-blistering on the bodywork
Soft top needs replacing
A new carpet kit is needed
Centre console is missing
Gear stick knob needs to be reattached
Wooden dash is not in great condition; a good used replacement is available
Seats are described by the vendor as original and in good condition
A set of fog lights is included

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