2012-10-11 01:33:41 | Lofty writes:

For sale on e-bay: cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-3000-MK-III-Roadster-

This beautiful example of a late model Big Healey with roll up windows and electric overdrive has very low original mileage and has a rebuilt engine and transmission in 1987 and since then only 8,000 miles has been put on the car and the following additional work has been done during that period.

* New one of a kind wood steering wheel hand carved and machined on an original Healey steering wheel by a European craftsman

* Complete new tan vinyl interior in 2008 by English Interiors, including all new cushions, padding, seat and sidewall frames, new dashboard cover and new black walnut dash plus new escutcheons, switches, handles, speaker grill, Healey badge, gear shift knob....and all guages to include water, oil, gas, tach, speedometer, heater, have been rebuilt

* All new carpeting and Healey Mats in 2008 as well as new rubber door seals, firewall grommets, and hoses

* Entire transmission, floor, firewall had Kool Mat silicone impregnated fiberglass insulation under carpeting.One can never feel the infamous Healey hot feet in this restoration

* New brakes in 2010 to include rotors, drums, calipers, master cylinder, and brake lines

* New water pump and rebuilt radiator and new fan

* New front splash guard and bumpers and bumper guards have been rechromed along with grille in 2005

* Rebuilt Rear End and u joint, and all new suspension parts front and rear

* New fuel pumps and rebuilt gas tank, new fuel lines, and fuel sensor. Spare fuel pump comes with car.

* New rubber flooring, leather tire strap, and cutoff switch in trunk in 2004

* A new wiring harness throughout the car 2006 and car completely changed from positive to negative ground

* 5 New stainless chrome 72 spoke wheels and tires in 2005

* New Hubs and new chrome spinoffs 2012, as well as rebuilt front spindles, Wheel bearings, seals, and lugnuts on all four wheels

* New windshield, new rear view mirror and lift support to see over boot

* New convertible top in 2001 and new convertible boot in 2002

* Rebuilt clutch slave cylinder and master cylinder as well as rebuilt shocks on all 4 wheels 2006

* Rebuilt steering column and steering box as well as horn and turn signal

* Rebuilt HD 8 carbuetters 1999 and again in 2011

* New chrome Valve Cover, [original painted cover will be sold with car] chromed carburettor covers and air filters

* New coil, new distributor cap, new spark plug wires, new regulator, rebuilt generator 2006

* New side mirrors, antenna, locking gas cap, glove box interior 2006

* Has Stainless Steel Abarth Muffler and pipes, 1999 that were purchased as new parts in 1999. Has an irreplaceable sound that only Abarths give a Healey

* 6 coats of black lacquer paint in 2000

It has been stored in a heated garage for the last 30 years and it has been restored again in the last 12 years to nearly original condition.

2021-07-14 07:04:08 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-austin-healey-3000-bj8-mk-iii-25/_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-07-14

Lot #51562

Seller: BeaufortMike

Location: Ladys Island, South Carolina, previously Amityville, New York.

Chassis: HBJ8L32867

78k Miles Shown, TMU

2.9-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission w/OD

Black Exterior

Tan Leather Upholstery

Black Soft Top & Boot Cover

Stainless-Steel Exhaust

Badge Bar w/Driving Lamps

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Custom Black Walnut Steering Wheel

Private Party Or Dealer: Private Party

1966 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III is a 2+2 roadster that is finished in black over a tan interior and is powered by 2.9-liter inline-six mated with a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Equipment includes a black soft top, a stainless-steel exhaust, 15” chrome knock-off wire wheels, a badge bar with driving lamps, and a wood steering wheel and dashboard. This 3000 BJ8 is now offered with a black tonneau cover, service records from 2013, floor mats, and a clean South Carolina title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in black and was reportedly repainted under prior ownership. Brightwork has been re-chromed or replaced where necessary per the seller, and a replacement black soft top was installed in 2013. Additional features include a black boot cover, a badge bar fitted with driving lamps, fender-mounted side mirrors, and opening 3/4-vent windows. A black tonneau cover is included in the sale, and the soft top can be seen both raised and lowered in the gallery.

Chrome 15” wire wheels wear two-eared knock-off spinners and are mounted with 165/80 Nexen tires that are said to have been recently installed. Stopping power is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes, and work performed in 2013 included replacement of the brake master cylinder and booster.

The interior was refreshed under previous ownership and is trimmed in tan upholstery with matching door panels and replacement carpeting. The dashboard is accented with black walnut panels along with a custom black walnut steering wheel, and additional equipment includes lap belts, a heater, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror. Black floor mats are included in the sale.

Smiths instrumentation consists of a 140-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 78k miles, approximately 2k of which were added by the seller. True mileage is unknown.

The 2.9-liter inline-six is equipped with twin SU carburetors that were rebuilt in 2013. Additional work performed at that time included installing an upgraded radiator and replacing the fuel pump, distributor, and water pump. An oil change was performed around six months ago.

The four-speed manual transmission is equipped with overdrive and was also rebuilt and fitted with a replacement clutch master cylinder in 2013. A stainless-steel exhaust system has been added.