2026-09-22 11:06:39 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.hemmings.com/listing/1965-austin-healey-3000-mk-iii-redmond-wa-580363

Restored 1965 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 Phase II 5 Speed Colorado Red
Seller Authentic Motorcars
Location Redmond, WA 98052
VIN HBJ8L26999
Odometer 8038
Body Style BJ8 5-Speed
Exterior Colorado Red
Interior Black
Trans Manual

This 1965 model 3000 BJ8 was finished in May of 1964 as a N/A LHD Export example and sold new by a dealer in Charleston, SC. The car was born Healey Blue over Navy Blue interior. Sometime prior 2015 the car was refinished in its current color of Colorado Red over Black interior. Ownership can be traced back to 1977 when the car was in Alabama, then it moved to Oregon sometime around 2005. The current owner acquired the car in 2015 and much work has been performed over the years to maintain and improve the Healey. Much work has been done by British Central of Yakima, WA. The car has many impressive additions including; a smooth shifting Toyota 5-speed gearbox conversion, electronic ignition, stainless Performance exhaust system, aluminum radiator, and a quick ration steering box. Extensive mechanical work includes: complete brake system overhaul, electrical system overhaul, new wheel cylinders, fuel pump rebuild, new fuel tank, new wheel bearings, new pinion seal, clutch master cylinder, carburetors rebuilt, new clutch kit, instruments rebuilt, heater box overhaul. The motor was refreshed in 2016 with new main bearings, tappets, oil pump, rear main seal, etc by The Sports Car Shop of Eugene OR. New upholstery, carpets, and soft top was done in 2016. Steve Tate Auto Body of Yakima, WA a very well respected British car specialist, replaced the floor sections in 2016. This is one of the best driving Healeys we have ever experienced, the 5-speed truly transforms the drivability of this classic roadster. This car is fully "dialed in" and ready to be enjoyed by its next care taker, it can easily be driven on tours or displayed on the lawn of your favorite British car show!

2026-11-08 08:57:52 | pauls writes:

Car now on BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-austin-healey-3000-mk-iii-21/

1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III 5-Speed

Seller: Lanciafan

Location: Redmond, Washington 98052

Chassis: HBJ8L26999

8k Miles Shown, TMU

2.9-Liter Inline-Six

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

Repainted Red

Black Ambla Vinyl Upholstery

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Electronic Ignition

Aluminum Radiator

BMIHT Certificate

Service Records

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

Lot #272999

This 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III was delivered new to a dealer in Charleston, South Carolina and spent time in Alabama, Nevada, and Oregon before being acquired by the current owner in 2015. Subsequent work included the installation of a Toyota five-speed manual transmission, a reupholstered interior, a refresh of the brakes and engine, and replacement of the soft top. The car is powered by a replacement 2.9-liter inline-six and has been repainted in red over Black Ambla vinyl. Equipment includes a black soft top, 15″ knock-off wire wheels, front disc brakes, a tonneau cover, a hood scoop, a cabin heater, and front bucket seats. This 3000 Mk III is now offered on dealer consignment with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, the owner’s manual, service records, and a Washington title, listing it as a 1965 model year.

Finished from the factory in Healey Blue, the car was repainted red under prior ownership in 2013. A replacement black soft top was installed in 2017.

The 15″ knock-off wire wheels are mounted with 165/80 Nankang CX-668 tires. The brakes were overhauled in 2016, including rebuilds of the front calipers and rear wheel cylinders and replacement of the booster, master cylinder, front rotors and pads, rear drums, and hoses. A quick-ratio steering box was installed in 2022, and the rear brake shoes and cylinders were replaced at that time.

The 2+2 cabin features bucket seats that were re-trimmed in Black Ambla vinyl in 2016. Replacement carpets were also installed and the heater box was overhauled.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames Smiths black-dial instrumentation that was repaired in 2025, consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a fuel-level gauge, and a combination gauge displaying oil pressure and water temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 8k miles, approximately 400 of which were added under current ownership. The seller states the mileage is not accurate, and total mileage is unknown.

The replacement 2.9-liter inline-six was installed some time ago and was refreshed in 2016 with a replacement oil pump, bearings, tappets, and a rear main seal conversion. A replacement fuel tank was also installed at that time, and the seller tells us that the fuel pump and carburetors have been rebuilt under current ownership. Electronic ignition, a stainless-steel exhaust system, and an aluminum radiator have also been installed. An oil change was performed in July 2026.

A Toyota five-speed manual transmission was installed in 2016 along with a replacement clutch and master cylinder.

The car is titled using number HBJ8L26999 shown on the reproduction chassis plate.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate lists the factory colors along with a build date between April and May 1964.

The Washington title lists “Classic” under the brands section.