1966 Austin Healey 3000

Convertible

3.0 Liter

Manual

HBJ8L35890

Clear

Beautiful red over black 1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8 with less than 100 miles since major restoration (the odometer reads 79,610). This car is from my private collection that I need to downsize. The former owner had a major restoration performed on the car just prior to selling it to me. According to him the engine and transmission/overdrive are original to the car. The car starts, runs and drives well. Below are details of specific items of the car. Engine: I have had the engine checked by a professional shop to determine the condition. Their report indicates good compression (140 psi tested at 4500 feet elevation - see picture of report) in all cylinders with #6 slightly lower (135 psi) than the rest. Oil pressure is in the 20-50 psi range depending on engine temperature and rpm's. There are a few very minor oil leaks when the car is running, as is typical with these cars. Also, as is typical in these low clearance cars, the oil pan has dents and repairs but does not leak. The ignition system has been upgraded with a Lucas Sport coil and an Allison electronic ignition. Transmission & Overdrive: The 4-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly and the synchros work well. The electric overdrive engages properly when switched on. Exhaust: The exhaust system is new. Brakes and Suspension: The brakes and suspension are in very good condition. Electrical/Gauges: New 12 volt battery with disconnect switch. New wiring harnesses throughout. All lights work properly and their lenses are in good condition. All of the gauges and switches work properly and their faces and chrome bezels are in very good condition. Body and Finish: In very good condition with a few minor paint blemishes as shown in pictures. Some of these are very small paint touchups that could be improved with a good color sand and buffing. The sheet metal has no rust. The underside of the body panels and the frame were previously undercoated. This undercoating has been stripped and the metal painted chassis black, except for the underside of trunk floor which was not aggressively stripped prior to painting to avoid damaging the sheet metal. Chrome Glass: Good chrome all around except light spotting on the rear bumper. Good glass all around. Frame and Chassis: Very good condition with no rust. Previous undercoat was removed and re-painted in chassis black. Wheels and Tires: 72-spoke chrome wire wheels with 165/80R15 radial tires in like new condition. Interior: New black carpet and black vinyl seat upholstry with correct "chrome" herringbone piping. The dash board is the original walnut burl with some cracks in the laquer but not the wood itself that gives the dash a pleasing vintage look. Steering wheel is in very good condition and looks to be original with a very nice leather wrap. Convertible Top and Tonneau Cover: The convertible top and frame are like new. An original tonneau cover in average condition is included. Spare Tire and Tools: The spare tire is in like new condition mounted on a 72-spoke chrome wire wheel. Brass-faced knock-off hammer is included with the car. No jack is included. The car has a clean Colorado title that can be transferred anywhere. Shipping will be the responsibility of the Buyer. A deposit of $1,000.00 must be made via PayPal within 24 hours of the end of the auction with the balance due within 7 days, preferrably by bank wire transfer. Thank you for looking. 07/06/2012: Lots of interest and questions - Thanks. I have a few photos of the inside firewall area where the original-looking paint is red. I have posted these and other photos at http://s843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/steveprt/Austin%20Healey%203000%20Pics/