Cosmetically Excellent, Restored Mark III 3000 Phase 2.

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Showroom Location: 1145 Park Avenue | Emeryville, A 94608 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8 VIN: HBJ8L38874 Exterior Color: British Racing Green Interior Color: Black Leather Engine: 2.9 Liter 6-Cylinder no. H13469 Transmission: 4-Speed with Overdrive Stock: FJ1786

1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8
s/n HBJ8L 38874, ngine no. H13469
British Racing Green with Black Leather Interior

The ultimate development of Donald Healey's inspired joint venture with BMC's Leonard Lord, he six-cylinder Austin-Healey3000 epitomized the classic British sports car concept. Later examples of the "Big Healey" such as this one beautifully combine the classically distilled sports car ethos of the earlier cars with elements added over several production cycles in an effort to heighten the practicality, omfort and livability of one of England's quintessential sports cars. Launched in October of 1963, he Mark III cars were the most powerful and luxurious of the 3000 model-run. Designated the BJ8, hese 2+2 cars were fitted with such luxury items as a standard walnut dashboard, ind-up windows and overdrive. Power in the Mk III cars was also raised from the earlier cars to around 150 horsepower through the fitment of twin SU HD8 carburetors, new exhaust system and a new camshaft and valve springs. To counteract this newly added power, ervo-assisted brakes were made standard on the Mk III cars, s they were optional on earlier models.

This particular example comes from the estate of its enthusiastic owner who performed a body-off restoration of the car himself over a 5 year period to attractive driver standards. As a result, here are no records available, owever it is clear that the restoration included almost all aspects of the car, ncluding new cloth wiring harness, odern starter, nd rebuilt engine and transmission.

Cosmetically, he car makes a strong impression, ith excellent paint over straight panels with good fit. There are a few door edge chips and superficial cracks, ut the overall impression is quite strong. The chrome was selectively refinished, ncluding the bumpers and front fender trims, hich are excellent. Other areas, uch as the grille, oor top trims, nd window frames were not redone and show light pitting and light surface scratches. The top was replaced and is excellent, nd the wheels are also excellent. The lights and glazing are also excellent.

The interior is generally excellent, ave for the wood, hich shows blemishes. The leather upholstery is excellent, s are the carpets and dashboard upholstery. The center console was also nicely restored and the instruments and controls are excellent. The wood appears not to have been properly stripped prior to being refinished and is intact and serviceable but should be refinished to bring it up to the standards of the rest of the car. Certain details could be improved: the steering wheel has several cracks in it and some of the weather stripping does not fit properly.

The engine compartment is attractively restored to nice driver standards, nd tidy and attractive but not completely spotless or over the top detailed. It is generally correct in its presentation, ncluding metallic green finish to the engine. The trunk is very nicely restored, ith excellent upholstery and new spare hold down. The spare was not restored but is serviceable. A top boot is also included with the car.

This is a great opportunity to acquire a restored Mark III 3000 Phase 2 that is cosmetically excellent but not so nice as to discourage its new owner from using it. Its initial impression is stunning, nd the car has obviously received considerable work to bring it to its current condition.

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Telephone: +1 510 653 7555 | Fax: +1 510 653 9754
Showroom Location: 1145 Park Avenue | Emeryville, A 94608