2022-10-01 10:34:57 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 11/22

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Auction description:

The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2022 1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III (BJ8) Phase II

GUIDE PRICE: £42,000 - £46,000

A lovely BJ8 that's been in current private ownership for over 30 years.

According to the accompanying Heritage Trust Certificate, this lovely, late-production, BJ8 was despatched to Boston, USA on 7/12/1966 in left-hand drive format and was originally finished in British Racing Green with a black leather interior. It was specified from new with wire wheels, overdrive, heater, an adjustable steering column, laminated windscreen, Avon Road Speed tyres and a black tonneau cover which was pretty much the entire options list in 1966.

The Healey returned to these shores at the end of the eighties and was purchased by our vendor's late husband in the 1989. It has remained in current private family ownership for over 30 years meaning that this BJ8 is excitingly on the market for the first time in over three decades. Now in right-hand drive and classically finished in the striking combination of Colorado Red over Jet Black with chrome wire wheels, red-piped, black leather seats and a Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel, this car has clearly been well looked after during its long-term ownership. Indeed, it has resided in a car bubble for the past five years ensuring it presents so well today.

Supplied with a history file, including the aforementioned Heritage Certificate, and a fresh MOT prior to the sale, this is a rare opportunity to purchase this delightful example of the final development of the venerable Healey 3000 from long term ownership and at a very sensible guide.

Make AUSTIN-HEALEY

Model 3000

Variant MK III CONVERTIBLE B

Registration Number TBC

Chassis Number H-BJ8-L/39379