1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III Sports Convertible Fully restored 56,505 mile
Make: | Austin Healey |
Model: | 3000 |
Trim: | BJ8 Mk III Sports Convertible |
Year: | 1967 |
Mileage: | 56,505 |
VIN: | HBJ8L38650 |
Color: | Colorado Red |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | 4-Speed Manual w/ Overdrive |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black Leather |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Saint Louis, Missouri, United States |
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Description of 1967 Austin Healey 3000 |
1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III Sports Convertible Very sharp. final year Mark III Big Healey with all the right attributes! Fully restored by experts. and enjoyed by only two lucky owners since! Showing only 56. 05 miles. and complete with British Heritage Trust. this numbers matching & color code correct example should prove to be a splendid investment! Act quickly! The first Mark III BJ8’s were introduced in December of 1963. Refinements included a better engine internals. twin 2” HD8 SU carburetors. improved exhaust system. and a walnut veneer dash to add a stronger element of luxury to a very deserving automobile! By May of 1964. the “Phase II” model introduced a modified rear suspension to allow for better ground clearance. This wonderful final year 1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 Mark III Convertible went through a complete restoration! It was fully refinished in to British Heritage Trust factory specifications in correct Colorado Red exterior in approximately 1990. By 1992. a new black interior. new black top. wiring harnesses. fully rebuilt mechanicals. all new correct suspension. 60-spoke chrome wheels with radial tires. entire fuel system with correct SU fuel pump. new suspension bushings. rebuilt steering box. control head. Moto Lita steering wheel. walnut dash appointments. brake system with new lines. and much. much more were all completed by Pegasus. Inc. based in Cedar Rapids. IA! The engine head was completely overhauled with intake & exhaust valves. guides & seats. valve springs. and fresh gasket! Also new were the re-cored radiator. new water pump. new timing chain. & tensioner. rebuilt SU carburetors with new fuel lines. all new ignition system. and more! The transmission was also completely rebuilt with fresh internals. new clutch. pressure plate. release bearing. and overdrive unit! This was all completed in August 1992 with an odometer reading of 52. 02 miles. It was enjoyed by the same owners sparingly for the next 20 years until 2013 when low oil levels forced a fresh engine overhaul completed in July 2013. All mechanical work was expertly tuned once again by Pegasus. Inc. (now called Riverside Sports Cars. Inc. ) who continued to service this wonderful Healey through March 2014. The finished car now has 56. 05 original miles. with just 4. 03 miles added since completion of the original frame-up restoration! Also renewed just this December 2014 were an all new Falcon stainless steel exhaust system. new brake master cylinder & 7” power servo kit. fresh Dot 4 brake fluid. engine oil & oil filter. and coolant! Options on this Mark III example include original. number’s matching 2912cc Inline 6 cylinder engine. 4-speed manual gearbox with electronic overdrive. 15”x 5” wire spoke wheels. Smiths heater. servo-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes. adjustable steering column. and dual fender-mounted exterior rearview mirrors. It will come complete with Heritage Trust Certificate. original showroom brochure. top boot cover. restoration receipts. matching spare wheel. scissor jack with handle. extra aluminum valve cover. and carpeted & rubber floor mats. This really is a superb driving automobile with all features. gauges. lights. and nearly instantaneous overdrive fully functional! Documentation included with the car supports just 2 loving owners over the past 23 years. Please feel free to call with additional questions or schedule an opportunity to inspect this vehicle in person! We look forward to your business! IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS: In an effort to protect the eBay user information and to help ensure the authenticity of correspondence between St. Louis Car Museum and its bidders. eBay’s new listing format does NOT display any bidder information. Nevertheless. we STRONGLY encourage bidders to contact us directly to answer questions or to verify correspondence. All of our vehicles are advertised locally and nationally using a variety of formats and often sell before the end of eBay listings. To secure a vehicle. please contact us. Please call 1-800-957-5707 or 314-993-7104 with any questions or to discuss financing or transportation arrangements. Currency Converter Specifications Price: $69. 00 VIN: HBJ8L38650 Cylinders: Inline 6 Title: Clear / MO Exterior Color: Colorado Red Carfax: Engine: 2912ci Transmission: 4-Speed Manual w/ Overdrive Mileage: 56. 05 Interior Color: Black Leather Purchase this vehicle for only $634/120 months with $13. 80 down! St. Louis Car Museum works closely with several lenders so we can accurately address the needs of our clients. Let our finance department develop a financing or lease program that helps you achieve your goals and dreams! Click the images below for instant online credit approval: |