2.9 - 6 3000 Mk. III | |||||
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27 May 1964 | |||||
29K-RU-H/1629 | |||||
71773 | |||||
5 May 1964 | |||||
1964 | Black | ||||
2024 | Red | ||||
Rest: Nice | Black | ||||
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2012-07-17 07:40:05 | Chregu writes:
For sale on ebay for $77,500.00 buy it now: cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Beautifully-Restored-Austin-Healey-3000-MK-III-Hyman-Ltd ...
2013-11-30 22:33:39 | pauls writes:
Car to be at auction 1/14
www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1964-austin-healey-3000-mk-iii-bj8-2/
Auction description:
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
Estimate: $55,000 - $75,000 Without Reserve
Chassis: HBJ8L26879
2017-11-19 17:13:43 | pauls writes:
Car was at RM auction 8/17
www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/MO17/Monterey/lots/r169-1964-austin-healey-3000-m ...
Auction description:
Lot Number 169
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Phase II
Sold For $68,750
Monterey
Chassis No.
Engine No.
H-BJ8-L/26879
29K-RU-H/1629
One of just 16,322 Phase II Healeys produced; desirable early example
Matching-numbers engine; recently sorted
Includes books, tools, and jack
British Motoring Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) Certificate
According to its accompanying BMIHT Certificate, this Austin-Healey 3000 was built between 23 April and 5 May 1964. It was dispatched to New Orleans, Louisiana, on 27 May and was equipped with overdrive, wire wheels wrapped with whitewall tires, a heater, adjustable steering wheel, and black tonneau cover. Presented today in its stunning and original color combination of black with red interior, this car was the subject of a professional frame-off restoration in 2004 and has been well maintained since. The 3000 is properly sorted, ready for vintage tours, and could be show-ready with minimal effort. The sale also includes an owner's handbook, tools, knock-off hammer, and a jack.
This Austin-Healey is an absolute pleasure to drive and will make an impression wherever it goes.
2019-07-23 13:51:57 | pauls writes:
Car returns to auction 8/19
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19/monterey/lots/r0198-1964-austin-healey-3000-mk-i ...
Auction description:
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Phase II
$60,000 - $80,000
Offered without reserveRM | Sotheby's - MONTEREY 15 - 17 AUGUST 2019
Lot Number 259
Chassis No. H-BJ8-L/26879
Engine No. 29K-RU-H/1629
Desirable early example with matching-numbers engine
Mechanically serviced and recently detailed
Documented by British Motoring Industry Heritage Trust certificate
Includes books, tools, and jack
According to its accompanying BMIHT certificate, this Austin-Healey 3000 was completed on 5 May 1964 and dispatched to New Orleans, Louisiana, on 27 May. The car was originally equipped with overdrive, wire wheels with whitewall tires, a heater, adjustable steering wheel, and black tonneau cover. The subject of a professional frame-off restoration in 2004, the car caught the eye of the current owner in 2017. Immediately after purchasing, he had the Austin-Healey thoroughly serviced to ensure a complete safety inspection. Among other things, the fuel pump and all fuel lines were replaced, and the front suspension was properly dialed-in.
2024-12-19 22:05:42 | pauls writes:
Car now offered at:
www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1964-austin-healey-torrance-ca-2795688
Seller's description:
Vehicle Location
Torrance, California 90501
VIN # HBJ8L26879
Exterior Black
Transmission Manual
Interior Red
West Coast Classics are proud to present a rare opportunity to enjoy this exceptionally well restored and wonderful daily driving and obviously always rust free example of this 1964 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III (very desirable Phase II) 2912cc 6 cylinder 2+2 Convertible. A beautiful and highly striking example of a beautifully restored with no expense spared on an already exemplary rust and accident free example 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ-8 2+2 Convertible with with desirable factory overdrive! One of just 16,322 Phase II Healeys produced; desirable early example Matching-numbers engine; recently sorted Includes books, tools, and jack British Motoring Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) Certificate. This particular example was obviously always garaged and has no signs of body damage or rust and was recently frame off restored in its very striking 'Black over Red' color combination with a matching all new leather interior and apart from its already striking appearance, also boasts a lovely walnut dash and to top it off 4 x 72 spoke Dayton chrome knock off wire wheels with a spare wire wheel and mallet in the trunk! According to its accompanying BMIHT Certificate, this Austin-Healey 3000 was built between 23 April and 5 May 1964. It was dispatched to New Orleans, Louisiana, on 27 May and was equipped with overdrive, wire wheels wrapped with whitewall tires, a heater, adjustable steering wheel, and black tonneau cover. Presented today in its stunning and original color combination of Black with Red interior, this car was the subject of a professional frame-off restoration in 2004 and has been well maintained since.The car is in great daily driving condition with the engine smooth and responsive with the renown Healey rumble identifying the Healey straight six as much as a Ferrari's sound does it's V12! The 4 speed transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, including the reverse gear and the optional and highly desirable factory overdrive function works as it should which means it works through all the gears and not just as a fifth speed which is great for highway driving! The car looks extremely impressive and is certainly of 'show quality' presented in this highly striking color combination with completely original specifications throughout including the original 'Smiths' gauges which are all in correct working order! The matching Black soft top is also obviously in as new shape, both functionally and otherwise and the cars chrome wire 'knock off' wheels are all in as new condition also with no curb rash or marks and the spare wire wheel and knock off mallet are in their right places in the trunk!This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored and perfect daily driving 1964 Austin Healey BJ-8 Mark III roadster with the highly desirable factory options of overdrive and wire wheels - a perfect candidate for the classic British sports car or Austin-Healey collector to add to his collection or simply a perfect daily driver for any British sports car enthusiast!
ASKING PRICE $65,500