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 HBJ8L33872 3 December 1965
 29KRUH8639 
 78808 
 8583 
 19 November 1965 
 
 1966 Healey Blue
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Record Creation: Entered on 11 December 2019.

 

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2012-07-24 12:30:08 | AH Data writes:

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  • Top Color was added: blue
  • Replacement Engine was added: original
  • 2012-07-24 12:30:09 | AH Data writes:

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  • Current City was changed from Hudson to St. Augustine
  • Current State was changed from Ohio to Florida
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    2007-09-18 08:04:41 | pauls writes:

    Ebay item 9/18/07
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-3000-BJ8-1966-Austin-Healey-BJ8-Mk-3-Phase ...
    Current bid $25,000 reserve not met, 1 bid, 8 days left in auction. Buy it now price $64,000. 91k miles.

    Sellers description:
    1966 Austin Healey BJ8 Phase 2. Complete rotisserie restoration just completed. Professional engine rebuild with new pistons, bearings, timing chain, harmonic balancer, valves, and hardened valve seats for unleaded gas. Custom sewn leather seats with Karavel carpets. Blue british everflex top. All instruments professionally rebuilt. Chassis and suspension totally rebuilt. New 72 spoke Dayton chrome wire wheels. New items too numerous to list but include new Burlwood dashboard, Moto-Lita steering wheel, triplex windshield, radiator. Approx 500 test miles driven since restoration completed to debug any problems. Looks and drives great. This car has some "jacking dings" on the main frame rails. Does not have tonneau cover or factory tools.

    2019-12-11 16:24:55 | pauls writes:

    Car to be at auction 12/19
    rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/cc19/online-only--drive-into-the-holidays/lots/r0015- ...

    Auction description:
    Lot Number 106
    1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
    $60,000 - $80,000
    Offered Without Reserve
    RM | Online Only - ONLINE ONLY: DRIVE INTO THE HOLIDAYS 11 - 19 DECEMBER 2019 - Auction Closes on 19 December 2019
    Chassis No. H-BJ8-L/33872
    Engine No. 29K-RU-H/8639
    Body No. 78808

    Comprehensive restoration by noted Healey specialist Lynn Cline
    Presented in its original combination of Healey Blue over Blue
    Highly desirable numbers-matching example
    Accompanied by BMIHT certificate

    This Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III was built from 17–19 November 1965. A left-hand-drive example, it was destined for North America and left the factory finished in attractive Healey Blue over a Blue interior with matching convertible top. Factory equipment included wire wheels, heater, adjustable steering column, blue tonneau cover, whitewall tires, laminated windscreen, and overdrive. The car was shipped to the U.S. on 3 December 1965, destined for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Today the car presents beautifully, having benefitted from a frame-off rotisserie restoration by Healey specialist Lynn Cline. The car was refinished in its original shade of Healey Blue and fitted with a blue convertible top, as original. The exterior features dual Talbot-style side-view mirrors. During the restoration the straight six-cylinder engine was professionally rebuilt by Medina Motor Sport. The engine is paired to a four-speed manual transmission with electronic overdrive. The Mark III is brought to a halt via disc brakes in the front and drums in the rear and rides on Firestone F-560 radial tires mounted on chrome knock-off wire wheels; a full-size spare is stored in the trunk. The restoration has held up well, having mellowed nicely with age; the car’s undercarriage does show some signs of use, specifically with small corrosion starting at the bottom of the front bumper, presumably caused by rock chips, and dents in both rear exhausts. Overall the car is in wonderful condition and very presentable.

    The interior is completed in the correct blue leather and features a luxurious cockpit with a Moto-Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel and beautiful burlwood dash housing Smiths instrumentation. Two additional seats in the back provide occupancy for someone of smaller stature, perfect for kids. Seat belts for all four passengers ensure a safe journey. Weather protection is provided by roll-up windows and a blue convertible top. When the top is down, a tonneau cover serves the same purpose, giving the car a very sporting appearance.

    This car is accompanied by an Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III Driver’s Handbook and the car’s British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, the latter of which notes the car’s original factory specifications and confirms it to be a matching-numbers example, including the chassis, engine, and body. Additional documentation includes a copy of the most recent owner’s Bill of Sale and select service records under his ownership.

    True to the way it left the factory, this highly desirable Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is a wonderful example of the marque. Exquisitely restored, this Austin-Healey is the ideal driver’s car, with an iconic exhaust note that will entice anyone to keep pushing it.

    Please note that collection of this car will take place from Auburn, Indiana.

    2024-12-18 08:21:31 | pauls writes:

    Car now offered at:

    www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1966-austin-healey-3000-mk-iii-wayne-pa-283 ...

    Seller's description:

    Vehicle Location Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087

    VIN # HBJ8L33872

    Condition Excellent

    We at Reimel Motorcars are thrilled to introduce the 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III. It is finished in Healey Blue and features a blue interior and matching convertible top. This Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III was manufactured from November 17 to 19, 1965. A left-hand-drive model, it was destined for the North American market and was originally finished in a striking Healey Blue, complemented by a blue interior and a matching convertible top. Factory features included wire wheels, a heater, an adjustable steering column, a blue tonneau cover, whitewall tires, a laminated windscreen, and overdrive. The car was shipped to the United States on December 3, 1965, with a destination of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Today, the car presents beautifully, having undergone a frame-off rotisserie restoration by Healey specialist Lynn Cline. It was refinished in its original Healey Blue and fitted with a blue convertible top, just as it was when it left the factory. The exterior also boasts dual Talbot-style side-view mirrors. During the restoration, the straight six-cylinder engine was professionally rebuilt by Medina Motor Sport. This engine is paired with a four-speed manual transmission featuring electronic overdrive. The Mark III is equipped with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, riding on Firestone F-560 radial tires mounted on chrome knock-off wire wheels, with a full-size spare located in the trunk. The restoration has aged gracefully, and Overall, the car is in excellent condition and very presentable. Inside, the car features the correct blue leather upholstery, creating a luxurious cockpit highlighted by a Moto-Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel and a beautifully crafted burlwood dash that houses Smiths instrumentation. There are two additional seats in the back, suitable for smaller passengers, perfect for children. Seat belts for all four passengers ensure a safe ride. Weather protection is provided by roll-up windows and a blue convertible top. When the top is down, a tonneau cover can be used, enhancing the car's sporty appearance. This vehicle comes with an Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III Driver's Handbook and the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, which confirms the car's original factory specifications and matching numbers for the chassis, engine, and body. Additional documentation includes a copy of the most recent owner's bill of sale and select service records from his ownership period. True to its factory specifications, this highly desirable Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is a remarkable example of the marque. Exquisitely restored, this Austin-Healey serves as the ideal driver's car, featuring an iconic exhaust note that invites anyone to keep driving it.

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