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1967 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII BJ8

Lot Number: 635

1967 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII BJ8

This 1967 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKIII BJ8

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 16th November, 2013 at 2.00pm GMT at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    White

  • Drive

    DRIVE
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  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    UNREGISTERED

DESCRIPTION

The Austin-Healey 3000 was built from 1959 to 1967, and is the best known of the "big" Healey models. The car's bodywork was made by Jensen Motors, and the vehicles were assembled at the BMC Abingdon works.

The 3000 Mark III was launched in October 1963, and remained in production until the end of 1967 when production of Austin-Healey's ceased. Classified as the BJ8, the new model was the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys, with a walnut-veneer dash, and a 150hp engine. Improvements to the engine included a new camshaft and valve springs, and twin SU 2" HD8 carburetors, together with a new design of exhaust system. Servo-assisted brakes were now fitted as standard. Only 2+2 seat versions were made.

This particular Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 was built in the final year of Healey production and was one of just 14 cars exported in RHD specification. It was delivered to the warm dry climate of Cyprus where it lived a much-loved life having had just two previous owners.

The car was sold in the 1980's to its second Cypriot owner who as a precision engineer set upon a detailed restoration that took 10 years eventually being completed in 2006. The reason for the lengthy time of the restoration was due to retaining as much of the original parts as possible which meant individually restoring each item on the car and only replacing parts where absolutely necessary.

Unfortunately financial circumstances meant the car had to be sold after it had covered just 5200 miles since the restoration. It then found itself back in its birthplace where lack of space has necessitated the sale of the car. Since its return to the UK the car has had £3,500 spent on finishing touches to the car, which is supported by a three-page invoice from respected specialist 'RetroMarques'.

Presented in stunning condition as a result of a true "labour of love" restoration. This Big Healey is currently unregistered and is ready to be enjoyed by its new owner wherever he maybe.

*Please note the car is presented with a FIVA Identity certificate and has no TAX or VAT payable. It also car complies with the latest NOVA Import legislation with a approved application. Silverstone Auctions will be happy to help with registration of the vehicle within the UK.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
635
Make
AUSTIN HEALEY
Model
3000 MKIII BJ8
Registration Number
UNREGISTERED
Chassis Number
HBJ842182
Engine Number
29KRUH16773
Body Colour
White

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

  • Jonny Shears

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