2011-01-26 00:14:50 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '05
www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/26-02-2005-StoneleighPark-1114/1965Austin-Heal ...

Auction description:
Lot Number: 12
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII
Not Sold
Reg Number: JGC201C
Chassis Number: HBJ831181
Engine Number: 2916/RU/85887
Cc: 2912
Body Colour: White
Trim Colour: Black
MOT ExpiryDate: April 2005

This 3000 MKIII, a Phase 2 BJ8 with 2+2 seating and therefore from the last series of this great British classic sportscar, is an original right-hand drive model, says the entrant, which has been maintained for the last ten years by leading marque specialist John Chatham. It is claimed to be in excellent mechanical order and is ready to go anywhere.

We understand that the body was repainted in Olde English White some ten years ago, the current condition of the paintwork rated by the vendor as excellent. The interior, said still to be the original, is also good. Whilst the 3-litre capacity straight-six is reportedly in good order as are the four-speed manual gearbox with the desirable overdrive option and the electrical equipment.