1967 Austin Healey 3000 MKIII

BJ8 Convertible

2.9L I6

Manual

HBJ8L37405

Clear

Gasoline

0 0 2013-01-07T19:57:00Z 2013-01-07T19:57:00Z 1 511 2916 Goodman Reed Corporation 24 6 3421 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Offered for sale is beautiful, strong-running, last production year, 1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8 Phase Two finished in its desirable factory British Racing Green over Black. The “Big Healeys” are considered by many to be the ideal classic weekend car, a true British open sports car that is powerful and visceral to drive while being just modern enough to drive comfortably. This car fits that description perfectly and certainly checks all the other boxes. The paint cleans up nicely with just a few minor flaws here and there, the chrome is in good original condition and the body is straight and sound with excellent panel fits. The wire wheels are in great original shape and are wrapped in tires with plenty of remaining tread. It’s a car that has received steady use and exhibits a wonderful, consistent amount of patina, a driver’s example that needn’t be trailered to and from events, but enjoyed on the road, where it was meant to be. Of all the Healey models and production years, this is without question at the top of that investment category. The patina carries over to the car’s interior that is original with the exception of some replacement vinyl panels where 45 years worth of gentle use took their toll. The seats, dash carpets and interior panels are all presentable and indicative of a good driver. The wood dash inlay shows its age but can be affordably replaced through Moss Motors when the time comes. The tan soft-top compliments the exterior nicely, free of tears or wear throughout, and the boot cover is flawless. Mechanically the car is in good shape, having just received a thorough going over to ensure that it runs and drives strongly and stops safely. Service to the brakes included new wheel cylinders and shoes, as well as a new power booster. The car idles consistently without smoke and pulls strongly and smoothly though each of the gears. Also, while the car was up on the lift we inspected the undercarriage and found it to be free of rust and any serious corrosion with a perfectly straight frame and no evidence of accidents. This is truly a beautiful, very original BJ8 that its next owner will enjoy for years to come as is or could be the perfect platform for a comprehensive restoration to high show quality standards. It’s an honest car with all the right things going for it – please bid accordingly. Please feel free to email or call me at (805) 202-4557. Thanks for your interest. Goodman Reed Motorcars. You can visit us online at goodmanreed. While I have a California dealer license, I’m not your typical dealer. I’ve always had an appreciation for classic cars and have always bought and sold them to create a kind of very humble revolving personal collection, which, up until this posting, has contained the Healey you’re currently looking ay. I try to give accurate descriptions of the cars I’m selling, but I’m not an expert and I encourage and am happy to help facilitate personal or professional inspections. But please do so before bidding, as the alternative harms my ability to make sales to other interested parties who have done their proper due diligence before bidding. For U.S. buyers a 10% non-refundable deposit is required within 3 days of the auction’s end, the balance to be paid within 7 days of the auction’s end. Foreign buyers must pay in full within 7 business days of the auction’s end. Buyer is responsible for shipping, however I’d be more that happy to help with recommendations and arrangements. The car is listed locally and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time should it sell prior to auction’s end. Thanks for your interest.