2023-10-18 11:36:21 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-austin-healey-3000-bj8-mk-iii-119/

Auction description:

Seller: race2winn

Location: Tempe, Arizona 85281

Chassis: HBJ8L42164

2.9-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission w/OD

Blue & White Paint

Blue Soft Top & Top Boot

Blue Upholstery

15" Wire-Spoke Wheels

Front Disc Brakes

Dual SU Carburetors

Moto-Lita Steering Wheel

Three-Point Front Seatbelts

Wood Veneer Interior Trim

Heater

BMIHT Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #125102

This 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III is powered by a 2.9-liter inline-six linked to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive and is finished in blue and white with a blue soft top and interior upholstery. Further equipment includes 15″ knock-off wire wheels, front disc brakes, dual SU carburetors, a Moto-Lita steering wheel, and a heater. The car was acquired by the owner in 2021, and work in 2023 has involved replacing the tires, front king pins, brake fluid reservoir, and rear main seal as well as the timing cover, tensioner, chains, and gears. This BJ8 is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, recent service records, tools, and an Arizona title.

The car left the factory finished in Healey Blue and was repainted in its current blue and white color scheme under previous ownership. Exterior details include a blue soft top and top boot as well as twin exhaust outlets. The door-mounted mirrors were fitted and the headlight low beam wiring was repaired in August 2023.

Silver-finished 15″ wire wheels are secured with two-eared knock-offs and are mounted with 185/70 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. which were replaced in preparation for the sale. A spare fitted with a Michelin X tire is stored in the trunk. Stopping power is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes. The front suspension bushings and king pins were replaced in August 2023 along with the brake fluid reservoir and tires.

The 2+2 cockpit features front bucket seats have been re-trimmed in blue leather. Wood veneer trim accents the dashboard, and additional appointments include a heater, a wooden gearshift knob, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, three-point front seatbelts, and Austin-Healey-branded rubber floor mats.

The Moto-Lita steering wheel frames Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and supplemental gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 50k miles, approximately 2k of which have been covered under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 2.9-liter inline-six features dual SU carburetors with pancake air cleaners and was factory-rated at 148 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque. In preparation for the sale in August 2023, the engine was removed and repainted Moss Austin-Healey Engine Green, a rear main seal conversion was performed, a double-row timing chain was installed and the timing cover, tensioner, and gears were replaced.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission with switch-activated overdrive. Service in August 2023 included replacement of the left-rear axle seal, nut, and lock tab.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate notes the car’s production date as well as its factory colors, equipment, and identification numbers.

The Arizona title carries a “Not Actual” mileage notation and lists “Other” and “Unknown” under the Make and Model categories, respectively.

2023-10-18 14:50:22 | pauls writes:

This car is known to have some history in Connecticut, Virginia and North Carolina.