1965 Austin Healey 3000

Convertible

6-cylinder

Manual

HBJHL-32092

Clear

Gasoline

   _____________________________________________ .............. 1965 Austin Healey 3000 MK III (BJ8 - Phase 2) "Big Healey" .............. .......... VIN #  HBJHL-32092 ......... ....... Manufactured by: Austin Healey (BMC - Abingdon, England, UK)  ....... .... Odometer is not working - reads 11,846 Miles  - actual approx. 60,000 or so .... ..... Exterior color:   'Metallic Ice Blue"  - color code 2301M  ..... ....... Interior color:   "Blue"  .......  _____________________________________________ Through the following photos and descriptions (there are many as there is nothing to hide here), I'll attempt to show what a well cared for vehicle this 1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III is.  Please view all the photos and read the descriptions ... then decide for yourself if this the vehicle for you. Interspersed with photos of this 1965 example are several period ads for the car as well as a few comparison photos of a restored Healey of the same era just to get the juices flowing. This Austin Healey 3000 MK III has had a single owner for the last 30+ years.   It has been used as a weekend driver and garage stored when not actually being used. The profile of these Big Healeys is pure sports car - short trunk and long hood. From any angle the sensuous body lines flow together a speak open top exhilaration. As a true survivor this Healey can be driven as-is or taken to a full restored example while still having the pleasure of driving it on a weekly basis. The 'Ice Blue' metallic paint is an original color for this car and compliments it quite well. The paint is in good condition as shown, especially having been applied over 30 years ago as a cosmetic touchup by it's previous and first owner. Peeking out below the left rocker panel you can see part of the stainless steel exhaust system that was added a few years back. Two-tone paint is something you often see on restored Healey 3000 Mk IIIs. Should you decide to restore the example being offered here, it's an option you may wish to consider. Whitewall tires are period correct and are sometimes seen in vintage factory photos. This is not a 'show car' but rather a driver that has been well cared for since day one. A pristine restored example such as this can command well upwards of $1000,000. Direct link to Hagerty Insurance classic car values (if anyone knows classic car values it's Hagerty):  Click Here Search for 1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 ph2 When valuing this particular Austin Healey 3000 Mk III, consider it to be a on the upper end of 'Vehicle condition #4 - the lower end of 'Vehicle condition #3'. As you will well see, this Healey 3000 Mk III is priced to sell. - it's not just some dream price. A 1965 ad for the Austin Healey 3000 Mk III - Phase 2 ... with added walnut trimmings. Here's some photos of the interior ... The dashboard is now showing signs of age - some cracking to the upper vinyl surface, some pitting of the chrome and various cracks to the finish of the walnut burl trimmings. The speedometer is not working and the tachometer is jumpy and never seems to give an accurate reading of the RPMs. The odometer registers 11,846 miles.  This is not correct although the title reads 11,000+ miles.  I figure the car now has about 60,000+ miles on it. The odometer has never turned over 100k. Original AM radio and single speaker. This photo shows the aging finish to the walnut burl. The wood is quite intact but the finish has deteriorated. As a comparison, this photo shows a restored interior with new 'everything' This is how the interior would have looked on the showroom floor, although with the correct walnut burl rather than the straight grained walnut shown here.   Medium to dark blue in color with contrasting white piping on the seat upholstery. The seats and door upholstery were renewed about 5 or so years ago. The now show wear appropriate with that age. "Occasional" seating for two in the rear ... more child size than adult. Another view of the rear seats. A period ad marketing these 'Big Healeys' to the landed gentry. The 'Austin Healey 3000 MK III BJ8' was the top-of-the-range of all the Austin Healeys produced. It had all the refinements worked out through the previous models. Note pitting to the grills' chrome surround. The 2,912 (2.9L) inline 6-cylinder with dual HD8 carburetors. This coupled with a 4-speed manual transmission with electric actuated overdrive. The engine is 'un-restored' and has never been rebuilt although regular maintenance has been performed throughout the years. Some replacements and upgrades over the last couple of years include:  Brakes rebuilt New power brake unit. New whitewall tires New idler box. Overdrive unit serviced and working properly New gear starter New and upgraded electric fuel pump. A restored example looking better than the day it left the Healey factory. Dual HD8 carburetors feed its fuel needs. One of the ID plate on the bulkhead firewall. An artist rendering of a two-tone Austin Healey 3000 Mk III . The tires have less than a couple of thousand miles on them and have 95%+ tread remaining. The tire size is:  P205/70R15 Left front ... A matched set of 4 'Uniroyal - Tiger Paws'. Left rear ... A two page magazine ad from the mid 60s. Now, a look in the trunk ... Spare wire wheel and fire extinguisher. Notice here that the trunk lid is fiberglass.  Same for both front fenders. With thoughts of SCCA racing back in the late 70s the trunk lid and both front fenders were replaced with the lighter fiberglass ... an added edge when racing. The dreams of racing never came to fruition but this upgrade now saves weight and there is no chance of rust here which was quite common for these Healeys. A closer look at the spare ... The gas tank is in quite nice condition with no rust issues whatsoever. The area circled in yellow shows the extent of rust on this vehicle. This and a small rust bubble on the hood shown in a detail photo later in this listing The brass 'knock-off' hammer for the wheels is shown in the upper left of this photo. Another period ad fro the 60s. Right rear ... Right front ... Nice straight body lines. The driver's door protrudes slightly as the door's striker plate needs adjusted. Nice and straight lines on the passenger's side as well. Notice the dual exhaust.   Roll-up windows were a big plus for the 3000 Mk III, phase 2 models. The white soft top is quite unusual to find on a 3000 Mk III.  Usually black was the choice. What would be quite striking would be this white top and a two-tone paint on the coved side panels. With the white piping on the blue upholstery and the whitewalls, this combination would be hard to beat. Rarely used, the top is in decent condition.   Yes, these Big Healey did come in colors other than Ice Blue. Here's some detail shots ... Notice the paint chip at the lower left of this photo and scratch above the trunk handle. A racing style fuel cap found on most Healeys of this period. Both 'wing' mirrors are showing their age ... ... the left mirror is better than the right. Zoom, zoom.   Right side rocker panel (sill). Just as you'd like to find them with no rust ... never had any. Same for the left side rocker panels ... no rust. Also shown, is part of the stainless steel exhaust system. Here's the rust bubble on the hood that I mentioned before. Small in size and just to the left of the scoop when facing the car. This and the small portion of the rust in the left well of the trunk constitute the extent of the rust on this vehicle.   There may be a dusting of surface rust on some portion of the chassis but, if so, it's of no account and a very minor issue, indeed. A couple of detailed views of the grill ... notice the pitting to the chrome surround and headlight rings. All in all, this 1965 Austin Healey Mk III BJ8 is a wonderful example for its age. Virtually rust free it'd be a great candidate for a full restoration or could be driven as-is for years to come. Note:  There is a wobble in the steering at 50 or so MPH ... either the wire wheels are out of true or one of the front wheels is out of balance.  This should be able to be easily corrected. Would you like one of these in your garaged?  It could well be possible. I'll wrap up this eBay listing with a few 'glamor shots' of the car. It's in good overall condition having had just one owner over the last 30+ years and being garaged stored throughout that period when not in use. Thinking of restoration?  You'd be hard pressed to find a better example to start with  "Good bones' as the professional restoration guys like to say.   With fully restored 3000 Mk IIIs now tweaking the $1000,000 range and extreme concours examples near the $140,000 mark, this humble Healey is well worth your consideration for a solid investment that you can take pleasure from on a day-to-day basis for years to come.   BMC's Austin Healey 'works' race team post rally. *********************************************** You'd be hard pressed to find a nicer example of an un-restored 1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 - it's as good as it looks. I hope you have enjoyed my tour.  Please let me know if I can help in any way. *********************************************** Full disclosure is what I'm after here .... I want you to know what your buying. This 1965 Austin Healey 3000 MK III is not perfect in every way.  "Perfect will set you back a bit more than the quite reasonable reserve price here.  It's as fine an example of the model that one could ever expect for a 50 year old un-restored vehicle.  There are imperfections as one would well expect ... most, very minor indeed.  Some very slight paint chips and a few minor scratches that can't possible be shown in photos like these.  It's not new but it's very nice, indeed. If there is something I haven't covered please feel free to give a call at 410-310-3543 ... I'll be happy to help in any way I can. This 1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III accelerates well, runs well, shifts crisply and handles quite nimbly.   It has nice solid road feel and has proved to be a quite dependable vehicle.   If your in the market for a nice example of an un-restored Austin Healey 3000 Mk III  ... then this one is well worth considering. Please have a look at all the photos I've provided here and then decide for yourself if this is the one for you. I will be glad to help in any way I can ... please don't hesitate to ask.  I'd like to make your eBay buying experience a pleasant one and will do what I can to make it so. This vehicle has a free and clear Maryland title that can be easily transferred  to its new owners. If I've missed anything here, please feel free to drop give me a call at (410) 310-3543.  I've done my best to describe this vehicle in an accurate and honest fashion ... if I've missed anything please let me know. I can put you in contact with a transport broker I've had experience with if you wish to ship this Healey home.  Transport cost will be your but I can help make it as easy as possible for you. *********************************************************************** Note: I'll add addendums to this listing as necessary.  Please check back for updated information.  This 1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III is located in Oxford, Maryland (Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore ... Zip Code 21654) which is about 1-1/2 hrs. East of Washington DC and Baltimore ... and about 2 hrs. South of Philadelphia .... and 4 hrs. South of New York City.  Still have questions? Please feel free to give me a call @ (410) 310-3543.  I reserve the right to end this auction at any time. Please consider viewing this Austin Healey 3000 Mk III in person  or have a third party inspection before you bid as your eBay bid is a binding contract. I'll be happy to show you it's many features.  There is absolutely nothing to hide here. If you're thinking about shipping this 1965 Austin Healey ... I may be able to be of assistance.  I've done this a couple times in the past and can help to put you in touch with a shipper at a reasonable cost and then meet with the driver when he comes to pick the car up.  It can be just that simple. Any questions?  If so, please feel free to call me at 410-310-3543.   My name is Peter and I'll be happy to help in any way I can. The fine print ... Terms and conditions of sale:  As with most used vehicles this one is sold as is - where is without warrantee either expressed, implied or otherwise.  A nonrefundable deposit is to be paid within 3 days of the close of this auction equal to 20% of the selling price by either Cash in person, a Bank Certified Check or Bank Wire Transfer.  The balance to be paid by either Cash in person, a Bank Certified Check or Bank Wire Transfer within 7 days of close of the auction.  Pick up of the vehicle to be accomplished within two weeks of the close of the auction or at a mutually agreed upon time between the seller and the winning bidder.  If the vehicle is left longer than either the two weeks or the agreed upon time a $10.00 per day storage charge may be assessed.    Transportation cost, if any are incurred, are the sole responsibility of the buyer. This vehicle is subject to prior sale. Good luck with your bidding. ~Peter - (410) 310-3543