2011-04-28 17:07:06 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 4/11
www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/13-04-2011-ThePavilionGardens-1289/1964Austin- ...

Auction description:
Lot Number: 53
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII

Sold For £41,800

Reg Number: ACV405B
Chassis Number: H8J829063
Engine Number: 291C443667
Cc: 2912
Body Colour: Green
Trim Colour: Black
MOT ExpiryDate: March 2012

The 3000 MKIII being sold is a 1964 example finished in Green with Black leather interior. The vendor purchased it from a Robert Brown in circa 1979, since when it has benefited from a comprehensive restoration by a marque specialist and additional work by Denis Welch's renowned organisation, including the balancing of the engine. We understand ACV 405B was based close to Mallory Park for many years, during which time it was driven by a number of renowned competition drivers, including Roger Clark. It also represented the Austin Healey Club at Silverstone's 'Motor 100' celebrations. Apparently never undersealed or Waxoyled, we're told the Healey has always been garaged and well looked after while in the vendor's care. The hood, tonneau and upholstery are evidently original and the vendor regards the car's bodywork, paintwork, interior, engine and transmission as all 'good' and this Healey as a 'very fast car'. It comes with a spare set of (steel) wheels and hubs, and Heritage Certificate.

2011-05-19 18:56:36 | pauls writes:

Sold For £41,800

2017-06-12 10:14:39 | Steve Byers - BJ8 Registry writes:

The engine serial number quoted (291C443667) is not a valid original engine serial number for a BJ8. Since it begins with "29", as a proper BJ8 engine should, it isn't clear whether the number has just been scrambled and incorrectly entered, or the car has an engine from who knows what kind of car?