2021-12-17 14:33:04 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 10/21
auctions.doreandrees.com/catalogue/lot/b7a8a262e99fceed2c1f0669348e4d2d/ad74375b ...

Auction description:
Sale Dates:
2nd Oct 2021
Estimate £55000 - £60000
1967 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 MARK III
Registration Number: LTA 126F
Chassis Number: H-BJ8-41730
Recorded Mileage: 23,000 miles

The first owner for 50 years
Two private owners in total
UK supplied when new, from final months of production

Always locally owned, this very original example was bought new in September 1967 by Mr. Mike Tanner of Devon, specified in the popular colour of Golden Sand, signifying this as being one from the final year of production. After enjoying the car for some 40 years, in 2007 Mr. Tanner entrusted renowned Healey specialist Colin Groom to restore the Healey for him. During the restoration a colour change was ordered, to the current classic scheme of Healey Ice Blue over Old English White. Further ongoing maintenance in Mr. Tanner’s ownership was performed by Richard Walke garages of Tavistock in Devon. Notably during this time the Healey was fitted with Lumenition electronic ignition, a worthwhile upgrade on a car of this age.

Mr. Tanner enjoyed his Healey for a few more years before selling the Healey to the current owner, who has since entrusted Mr. Big Healey, John Chatham, with its care and maintenance.

The paintwork is in good order with only very light signs of age, and the interior trim appears to be original and in good condition, fitted with an attractive Motolita steering wheel. The engine bay is generally clean and tidy, and the car starts and runs nicely.

Supplied with original hood bag and full tonneau cover, MoT certificates to the late 1980s, invoices for restoration and maintenance works, and a UK V5, this is a very good, genuine example of the ultimate incarnation of the “Big Healey”.