2023-08-14 09:33:54 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1962-austin-healey-3000-mk-iii-bj8-gyzKKn

Current bid (6 bids) 18,000 € Reserve not met 6 Days

Seller's description:

1962 Austin Healey 3000

Colour Blue

Odometer 52,657 Miles

Engine size 2900

Seller Type Trade

Town Roma

Country Italy

Beautifully preserved inside, out and underneath

Exhibits a pleasing patina to its paintwork

Supplied new to the United States in left-hand drive

The engine reportedly runs very well following a recent water pump replacement

The last and most advanced of the Austin Healey line

Originally supplied to the United States in left-hand drive

Now registered in Italy

The vendor advises that it is due an oil / filter service, although is otherwise ready to use

The Interior

Left-hand drive from new

Blue vinyl upholstery with white piping

Wooden dashboard, which was updated for the launch of the BJ8

Period sprung sports steering wheel

All the carpets seem in good order, with a little wear

The dashboard presents well, as do all the instruments and switches 

No excessive wear or damage that we could discern

This Healey’s interior all looks to be in very good condition, with some nice age to without being excessively worn. We didn’t spot any modifications and all appears correct. It remains left-hand drive, so has never been converted. The BJ8 was fitted with a wooden dashboard, which distinguishes its interior from early models. This moved some of the instruments to more convenient locations, making these cars very usable.

The Exterior 

Attractive blue paintwork

Gently patinated but not heavily worn

No serious corrosion evident to the body or chassis

Very straight, with no notable panel damage

The doors still fit well and the panels seem to align nicely

Handsome chrome wire wheels in very good condition

Some of the chrome on the bumpers is now pitted

All the badging present well

Soft top roof in excellent order

Equipped with a boot lid mounted luggage rack

Having been away from the UK all of its life, this Austin Healey has clearly avoided the dampness and salty roads which means its body and chassis are both beautifully preserved. While the paintwork and chrome is a little worn and deteriorated with age, we enjoy the patina which makes this a very usable example. There’s no signs of corrosion or notable damage, the soft top roof looks in good order and the doors fit well.

The Mechanics 

2.9-litre petrol straight-six

SU HD8 carburettors

Four-speed manual gearbox

Recent new water pump 

Presents well under the bonnet

Said to be running and driving very well

The vendor advises an oil / filter change is due

These Austin Healey’s offer an engaging driving experience, with the late examples in particular benefiting from increased performance with SU HD8 and an uprated high-lift camshaft. We’re informed that this example runs really well, with ample performance and fine handling. It benefits from the fitment of a new water pump, although the vendor says it is due an oil / filter change.

2023-08-14 12:22:25 | pauls writes:

Probably built in early January 1966, chassis stamp location implies European delivery.