2013-10-10 21:16:56 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 9/13
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Auction description:
Lot number 26
Hammer value £35,500
Description Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII Phase 2 BJ8
Registration DWX 873B
Year 1964
Colour British Racing Green
Engine size 2,912 cc
Chassis No. HBJ8 30132
Engine No. 29K-R-U-H 4802

First registered in Yorkshire in December 1964, this original right-hand drive example entered the last ownership in 1976 and within a few years a comprehensive, well-documented restoration was embarked upon. This included upgrading the shrouds to add the somewhat safer 'twin lights' which became standard during 1965.

The restoration took several years to complete, following which the demands of both the vendor's job and a growing family meant that the Big Healey would only be used on 'high days and holidays' for many years whilst residing in an excellent dry garage.

Recently recommissioned following a period of inactivity, she is reported to drive exceptionally well. The paintwork and panel fit are extremely good and the chassis and wheel arches are correctly painted body colour. Sitting on wire wheels shod with brand new Continental tyres, and with MOT to June 2014, this fine example of the marque is completely ready for our Indian Summer!

Altogether a rare opportunity to acquire an original RHD 'Big Healey' with excellent provenance having been in the same ownership for some 37 years. Whilst the indicated mileage of 56,000 cannot be warranted as genuine, the history since 1976 certainly doesn't rule it out.