2026-05-20 09:39:33 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

classiccars.com//listings/view/2073300/1967-austin-healey-3000-mark-iii-bj8-for- ...

Seller's description:

“RULE THE WORLD” AUSTIN HEALEY FOR SALE!

1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8

Price: $100,000 (OBO)

Location:Nipomo, California

Exterior Color:British Racing Green

Interior Color:Black

Transmission:Manual

Odometer:75000

VIN:HBJ8L37129

Engine Condition:Running

One of the most recognizable automotive icons in music history is coming to market.The 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (BJ8), featured as the definitive car in the 1.2-billion-view MTV music video Tears for Fears’ "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," will be offered for sale. The car is shown prominently throughout the entire video.

www.youtube.com/watch

This video was the standard for introducing the world to the thrill of driving a fine British Motor Car. "It’s hard to say no" to the car that taught Californians the real feeling of the open-road experience while also becoming a cultural icon of the1980’s. The hit song along with the video reached No. 1 on the Billboard 100 hits chart in 1985.

This Austin Healey is a meticulously maintained British classic—having undergone a rolling 70 point restoration and residing in California for half a century— Although functional and cosmetic improvements have been made, the car appears exactly as in the video. The owner notes this is a car he hates to let go, reflecting personal value built over more than 43 years of ownership with the speedometer showing 75,000 miles. The sale includes the original 1980’s California blue plate and DMV registration documents that definitively tie the car's VIN to the 1985 MTV production.The current owner has driven it only 42,000 miles all these years. The car resides in San Luis Obispo County, California.

In 1985, the video reached millions on MTV. Today, it reaches billions.The video currently sustains a staggering 7 million views monthly on YouTube, with TikTok and Instagram Reels compounding the reach of this car. Because this video/song is consistently appearing on social media, top-tier film soundtracks, and commercials, this car remains in a state of public consciousness that a standard classic car simply cannot match. Most celebrity cars belong to a movie people haven’t thought about in years.The buyer is not just buying an old British car; they are buying the musical star of a show that never stops playing. This Healey is not just a "one-hit wonder" car but an asset that intersects with pop culture, music history and cinema that will increase in value.

Beyond its significant provenance & hero status, the vehicle is in excellent condition and has been well maintained. It is ideal for weekend cruising, rallies and car shows. This car is a stunning example of the "Big Healey" in its final and most refined year of production plus British Racing Green no less!

Savy buyers that understand the provenance value of this car can submit bids over $100,000 to this email address

2026-09-25 08:38:56 | pauls writes:

Car now on BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-austin-healey-3000-mk-iii-55/

43-Years-Owned 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III

Seller: THEFIREPIT

Location: Nipomo, California 93444

Chassis: HBJ8L37129

75k Miles Shown on Repaired Odometer

Replacement 2.9-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Laycock de Normanville Overdrive

British Racing Green Paint

Black Ambla Vinyl Upholstery

Black Soft Top

Black Tonneau Cover

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Front Disc Brakes

Stainless-Steel Exhaust System

Pioneer CD Stereo

BMIHT Certificate

Vehicle Literature, Records, & Tools

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #266058

This 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III was purchased by the seller in California in 1983 and was used in the 1985 music video for the Tears for Fears song “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”. It is finished in British Racing Green over Black Ambla vinyl and is powered by a replacement 2.9-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Equipment includes a black convertible top, 15″ knock-off wire wheels, front disc brakes, a top boot, a tonneau cover, and a Pioneer CD stereo. Work in 2026 included replacing the valve cover gasket and battery as well as installing a stainless-steel exhaust system. This 3000 Mk III is now offered with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, vehicle literature, service records, tools, a car cover, and a clean California title in the name of the seller’s trust.

Finished from the factory in British Racing Green, the car was repainted under previous ownership and was fitted with a replacement black soft top in 1999. Work in 2026 included replacing the door seals and the windshield washer pump.

Stainless 72-spoke 15” wire wheels feature knock-off hubs and were mounted with Michelin Defender tires in 2015. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums. The rear shock absorbers were replaced in January 2021.

The 2+2 cabin was refreshed in 1999, including reupholstering the seats in black Ambla vinyl with silver piping and replacing the dash, carpets, trim, and seat hardware. A Pioneer CD stereo is fitted in the center console, and the cabin heater has been removed.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel is mounted on an adjustable column and frames Smiths black-dial instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary readouts. The speedometer was rebuilt during current ownership, and the five-digit odometer shows 75k miles, approximately 41k of which were added under current ownership.

The replacement 2.9-liter inline-six was installed under current ownership and features dual SU HD8 carburetors. The engine features PerTronix electronic ignition and an aluminum oil pan, and it was overhauled and fitted with .020″ over pistons in 2003. The spark plugs, ignition coil, and distributor cap were replaced in January 2021, and the battery and valve cover gasket were replaced in 2026.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission with Laycock de Normanville electric overdrive. The differential fluid was replaced in 2021, and a stainless-steel exhaust system was installed in 2026. The seller notes the 3rd gear inhibitor switch is in need of replacement.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate lists the vehicle’s original specifications and delivery information as well a build date between June 24 and July 7, 1966.