2012-08-11 18:50:25 | Lofty writes:

For sale on e-bay: cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/

The car as a whole and paint job shows nicely. It is straight, rust free and runs beautifully. The engine is in top tune as is the overdrive. The underbody is equally clean and sound. This a great local west coast car to have and enjoy.
It features the desirable roll-up windows with an easy to operate convertible top. The interior is red and the dash is walnut burl with a lockable glove box.
Regarding the BJ8, here is what I have to share in simple form-
I bought this BJ8 from a friend that I have known from many years while I was living in the Bay Area.
• California car and it has 26k miles.
• Solid ownership history with two owners for the past (Approx.) 25 years.
• It was fully restored about 13 years ago.
• Almost all the work was done by 2 British car specialists in the Bay Area. Collins Classics in Burlingame and British Car Specialists in Stockton.
• I bought it while it was at Collins Classics (in SF) for service and inspection.
• The compression is 125 to 140 across the board.
• The hydraulic system replaced, compression and tune-up was done while Collins Classics this past Nov.
• British motor industry heritage trust paperwork
• Overdrive works very well.
• Chrome 72 spoke wheels
• Red Interior is in great shape
• All electrical works and in great shape.
• I bought it from Paul Furlong owner of 13 years in in bay area. Retired and moved to TX. Paul bought it from his collector friend Richard Maine who restored it and also owned a few Healey's.
• Confirmed with Steve Byers Official Healey registrar/record keeper for BJ8s
• Overall the car is in top tune and fantastic mechanical condition. Transmission shifts smoothly, accurate clutch and brakes on a dime. I love driving it.
• Body is very straight
• Doors jams line up and shut nicely.
• I do have a folder of receipts.

2021-09-16 07:34:18 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-austin-healey-3000-bj8-mk-iii-29/_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-09-16

Auction description:

Lot #55335

Seller: Wob

Location: Los Angeles, California, previously Portland, Oregon

Chassis: HBJ8L/33865

30k Miles Shown, TMU

2.9-Liter Inline-Six

4-Speed Manual Transmission

Laycock Overdrive Unit

Refurbishment in 1999

Repainted in Red & White

Red Upholstery

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Black Soft Top

Burl Wood Dash Trim

Moto-Lita Steering Wheel

BMIHT Certificate

Private Party Or Dealer: Dealer

This 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III is finished in red and white over red upholstery, and it is powered by a 2.9-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission and a Laycock overdrive unit. Equipment includes a black soft top, chrome bumpers, 15″ knock-off wire wheels, fender-mounted mirrors, 2+2 seating, burl-wood dash accents, a Moto-Lita steering wheel, and bright interior trim. The car was delivered new to Fort Worth, Texas, reportedly underwent a refurbishment in California in 1999, and was acquired by a dealer in 2021. This 3000 BJ8 is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owning dealer at no reserve with a BMIHT certificate, service records from previous ownership, a top boot, a driver’s handbook, and a California title.

Originally finished in blue, the car reportedly was repainted in its current shades of white and red in 1999 during a refurbishment carried out under prior ownership. Features include a black soft top, fender-mounted mirrors, chrome front and rear bumpers with overriders, vent windows, and twin chrome exhaust tips.

Chrome-finished 15″ wire wheels are equipped with two-eared knock-off hubs and mounted with Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. A spare wheel and tire is housed in the trunk, and braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.

The 2+2 cockpit was refreshed during the aforementioned refurbishment and features seating surfaces and a console trimmed in red upholstery with matching carpeting as well as a black dashboard and door panels. Features include roll-up side windows, burl-wood dash veneers, bright trim, Austin-Healey–embroidered black floor mats, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, and a wooden shift knob.

The wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 30k miles; true mileage is unknown.

The 2.9-liter inline-six is equipped with dual SU carburetors and was factory rated at 150 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a Laycock overdrive unit.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate indicates manufacturing data including a triple-blue color scheme, component serial numbers, factory-fitted equipment, and dispatch to a dealership in Fort Worth, Texas in November 1965.