2024-05-02 16:06:28 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1967-austin-healey-bj8-3000-mk3-22-gLB224

Seller's description:

1967 Austin Healey 3000

Colour Black

Odometer 56,740 Kilometres

Engine size 3000

Auction Details

Seller Type Trade

Town Poland

Country Poland

Extensive restoration in 2023

Factory correct black over red colour scheme

Matching numbers car

Final version of the iconic Big Healey

Smart car that is ready to enjoy

The History and Paperwork

Vendor advises that this car was first registered in 1967

BMIHT certificate shows it was built in April 1966 and despatched in May

First registered in Philadelphia, USA

Factory supplied with a range of options shown in photos including heater and overdrive

Mk3 cars were the final and most powerful evolution of the 3000

Vendor reports that the car is a matching numbers car

Restored in Poland which was completed in 2023

Little use since the work was completed

The Condition

Factory-correct black over red colour scheme recently extensively restored

Paintwork is in very good order with only light stone chips to front to note

Bodywork well kept with very good panel fit, particularly across doors

Fitted with a black vinyl roof which is well kept with clear screens

Red tonneau cover

Very good chromework across car being bright and seemingly undamaged

Chrome 15in wire wheels in untarnished condition with Vredestein classic tyres fitted

Matching spare wheel also fitted with Vredestein tyre

Underside presents well with evidence of restoration and protective undersealing

Red carpets through cabin and boot, all appearing recently trimmed and fitted

Attractive red leather interior with 2+2 seating layout showing no obvious wear

Bucket seats and retrimmed door cards appear to be to factory correct specification

Plush veneer dashboard with chrome-rimmed dials and fittings in very good condition

The scope and quality of this car’s restoration is obvious from the photographs. Across the underside, exterior and interior the work has been extensive, refitting the car to the factory-correct black over red colour scheme. It is very smart indeed.

The level of work begins with the panel fit, most noticeably on the doors, which are flush and show consistent panel gaps. Inside the retrimmed burgundy leather interior is finished to a high standard, including the bucket seats and door cards which appear to be to factory-correct details.

The bright chromework accents what is an undeniably pretty and well presented car.

The Mechanics

Later 150bhp Mk3 BJ8 3litre straight six engine

Twin SU carburettors with chromed trim

Chromed engine cover neatly accents the well kept engine bay

4spd manual gearbox with factory-fitted optional overdrive

Many new suspension components visible in photographs

We are advised of minor oil leaks, not untypical of a car of this age

The overdrive is not currently working along with the speedometer not working correctly

The BMIHT certificate and vendor indicate that this is a genuine matching numbers car that retains its desirable 4spd overdrive gearbox. These later cars got a useful pwoer hike to 150bhp, giving them the performance to match the svelte looks.

The extensive restoration included the mechanicals and running gear, the photographs showing an array of new suspension components and a well organised and presented engine bay. This includes chrome engine cover and SU carburettors.