| 2.9 - 6 3000 Mk. III | |||||
| BJ8 | |||||
| Left Hand Drive | |||||
| 3 June 1965 | |||||
| 20 May 1965 | United States | ||||
| 1965 | Colorado Red / Ivory White | ||||
| 2026 | Black | ||||
| Nice Driver | Black | ||||
| Eghezée | |||||
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Record Creation: Entered on 25 September 2026.
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2026-09-25 19:48:59 | pauls writes:
Car now offered at:
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Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII BJ8 – 1965 – Heritage Certificate – LHD – Overdrive
Chassis: HBJ8L31799
2,912 cc inline-six engine
Manual gearbox with overdrive
Left-hand drive (LHD)
Colorado Red / Ivory White
Black interior
Black soft top
Chrome wire wheels
Heritage Certificate
FIVA Identity Card
Belgian registration documents
Belgian technical inspection valid until April 2029
Mileage 999,999 km
First registration 09/1966
Presented in an elegant Colorado Red and Ivory White two-tone colour scheme, this 1965 BJ8 combines timeless styling, the unmistakable character of the 3-litre inline-six engine and the driving pleasure that made the Austin-Healey name famous around the world.
Built between May 18th and May 20th, 1965, and dispatched to New York on June 3rd, 1965, this car is accompanied by its official British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate confirming its identity and original factory specification.
According to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, this car was originally delivered with:
Left-hand drive
North American export specification
Overdrive
Chrome wire wheels
Adjustable steering column
Heater
Laminated windscreen
Roadspeed tyres
Miles-per-hour speedometer
Condition
The car presents beautifully and immediately captures attention thanks to its attractive two-tone paintwork and iconic Healey styling.
The chrome trim, wire wheels and interior all contribute to a highly appealing presentation. The engine bay remains faithful to the spirit of the model and the vehicle is accompanied by a valuable collection of historical and administrative documentation.
A matching wire spare wheel is present in the boot.














