2016-07-25 13:20:10 | pauls writes:

Car to e at auction 8/16
www.mecum.com/lots/CA0816-244351/1967-austin-healey-3000-mkiii-bj8-roadster

Auction description:
Lot F48 Monterey 2016 Aug 18-20
Color Green
Interior Black
VIN/Serial HBJ8L39290
Estimate $75,000 - $90,000
Highlights
Concours Judge supervised frame-up restoration performed by John Wilson of Healey Lane Restorations in Eugene, Oregon
New aluminum cowl, deck lid and four fenders purchased from Austin-Healey Spares in London
Aluminum bodywork pieces were installed by Lancaster restorations in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Rebuilt 3000cc engine by Specialist Motor Works in Spokane, Washington
Wire wheels, period Michelin tires
Stainless steel exhaust
Leather seats
Adjustable steering column
Polished aluminum valve cover for a noted Healey restorer
Working toggle switch overdrive for six forward speeds
New top and tonneau cover
Chrome wire wheels
Refinished in correct British Racing Green by Lancaster Restorations
Copy of Heritage Trust Certificate

This last-year Big Healey underwent a Concours Judge-supervised frame-up restoration performed by John Wilson of Healey Healey Lane Restorations in Eugene, Oregon, resulting in an outstanding example of Austin-Healy style and power. The inline 6-cylinder 3000cc engine was remanufactured to original specifications by Specialist Motor Works in Spokane, Washington. With a pair of SU carburetors, the engine was rated for 150 horsepower at 5,250 RPM and 173 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 RPM. The finned aluminum valve cover was polished to a shine. A stainless-steel exhaust adds durability and proper sound. The engine is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission with a working toggle switch overdrive for six forward speeds. The Austin-Healey engine was at its peak in this configuration and could propel the Big Healey to a 120 MPH. Front disc brakes help bring the MkIII back down from top speed. The restoration included an aluminum cowl, deck lid and four fenders purchased by Austin-Healey Spares in London and installed by Lancaster restorations in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The body was finished into British Racing Green with new chrome plating on the hinges, bumpers and signature Austin-Healey winged hood crest. A new top opens to an interior centered by leather seats. The Mark III package included a heater, windshield wipers and an adjustable steering column. This last of the Big Healeys rides on chrome wire wheels equipped with period Michelin tires and comes with a copy of its original Heritage Trust Certificate.