1966 Austin Healey BJ8

3000 Mark III Convertible

2912 cc inline six

Manual

HBJ8L34563

Clear

Gasoline

1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8 Convertible VIN / Chassis Number: H-BJ8-L/34563 Metallic Healey Blue with Old English White / Blue / Blue All numbers matching Heritage Certificate Professional Rotisserie Body-Off Restoration 1992 Two owners New interior upholstery and trim Less than 1300 miles since restoration PHOTOS: There are more than 170 photos below. Please allow time to load on slower Internet connections. You can also Click here for high-resolution slideshow About the Big Healey · Produced 1953-1967 · 73,004 total cars produced · 16,321 BJ8 MK III, Phase 2 produced · This car built January 6-7, 1966, per Heritage Certificate · Dispatched new to USA February 3, 1966, per Heritage Certificate Current Owner Since 1992 · Complete rotisserie restoration by Vantage Sports Cars, Orlando · Purchased from the original owner · 52,000 miles indicated at purchase · Less than 1300 miles driven since 1992 · Current owner and seller is the second owner · Extra Clean, never smoked in Standard Equipment · 2912 cc inline six, 150 HP · The most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys · Walnut dash · Roll-up windows · Servo-assisted front disc brakes · Phase II rear chassis for improved ground clearance over earlier models Options as-built, per Heritage Certificate · Wire wheels · Overdrive · Heater · Adjustable steering column · Laminated windscreen Note: Heritage Certificate and buyer’s order list the original color combination as: · British Racing Green · Black interior · Black top However, there is NO evidence of these colors on the car as it is presented today Engine · 2912 cc inline six, 150 HP · Engine #29K-RU-H/9232, matching Heritage Certificate · Fully rebuilt at restoration · New Falcon full-stainless exhaust system · Starts, idles, runs, drives and stops as it should. · Gauges show normal temperature and oil pressure · No oil consumption, noises or smoking concerns · No obvious oil leaks · Recent oil change service 4-Speed Gearbox · #9191 (not recorded on Heritage Certificate) · Fully rebuilt at restoration · Electric overdrive · Gearbox shifts smoothly up and down to all gears with no noises · No leaks · New clutch at restoration · Clutch operates as it should, with no shudder or slipping Suspension, brakes, steering · New kingpins, fulcrum pins and bushings at restoration · Idler arm rebuilt · New end links and sway bar bushings · DOT 5 silicone brake fluid, recently properly installed with full flush. Brakes are firm. · Dunlop SP 4N tires, new at restoration, spare has never been on the road · 4 Dayton chrome wire wheels, all new at restoration · Original painted spare wheel · New splined hubs and new knock-offs at restoration · Does not pull or have uneven tire wear. No noises or looseness. No steering vibration. · Transmission and differential oils both correctly filled. · No transmission oil leaks · Driveshaft universals have no noises or clunking · No leaks of brake fluid · Parking brake operates properly · Shocks not leaking, feel firm on the road with no clunking or other noises from suspension. Body · Body #79447 matches Heritage Certificate · Fully repainted at frame-off restoration. · No body or other structural rust whatsoever · All panel gaps as-new. Doors and lids all open and close easily and with no noises or rubbing. · Super clean top and bottom · Undercarriage and wheel wells are undamaged · Windshield wipers work as-new · Windshield washer system fully fitted. Fluid has not been added. · Sealed beam headlights and all other exterior lights operate properly · Windows operate correctly · Original interior mirror · Minimal wear on blue Ambla vinyl seats · Steering is adjustable for reach · All wood trim in very good condition with no cracking · Carpet in as-new condition with no fraying · Blue convertible top new at restoration and clean inside and out · Rear plastic window in very good condition with no discoloration or damage. · All glass in very good condition · All seals in very good condition · Bumpers fully re-chromed · All bright trim in very good condition Other Features · New correct cloth-covered wiring harness at restoration · Ignition key #FS.932 matches Heritage Certificate · Radiator recored · New voltage regulator, relay switches · Starter and generator rebuilt · Gauges rebuilt · All instruments work properly · All interior lights work properly · Lap belts added · Turn signal switch operates and self-cancels properly · Speedometer and odometer accurate as compared to GPS on road tests · No warning lights on · New battery October 2011 · Factory battery disconnect switch with instruction dag. Also included: · Original Heritage Certificate · Original Driver’s Handbook · Original buyer’s order · Copy of original title · Original warranty plate and service book · Restoration photos · AMCO rubber floor mats with logos · New knock-off hammer and fully-restored jack and jack handle · New blue tonneau with metal supports that fits properly and new storage bag · New blue top boot that fits properly “The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits: Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not prefect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever. Known issues: Left door vent window latch missing Windshield delaminating slightly on right side. No chips or pitting. Very few nicks and imperfections from careful use after restoration 20 years ago Not included: · NO ADDITIONAL PARTS OR RECORDS ARE INCLUDED · NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information. Offered with realistic reserve. There is no “Buy It Now” price. Auction will not end early. Car will be sold to the highest bidder. Terms: Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. $1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close. PayPal accepted for deposit, only. Payment methods accepted: -Wire transfer in US funds. -Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order. -Cash (in person). PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment. Bid with confidence! See my 100% positive feedback. PHOTOS: There are more than 170 photos below. Please allow time to load on slower Internet connections. 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