European Motor Studio is proud to offer this beautiful largely original 1967 Austin Healey 3000 MKIII BJ8 Roadster. The car is finished in Red over original Black interior and is a very late production 3000 with serial number HBJ8L38784. The car has been in a long term Florida collection for many years and has had one repaint since new. The paint finish is fantastic and shows almost no signs of age. The body is beautiful and straight and free from any damage or rust. There are no signs of any accident repair or any signs of previous damage. The chrome work looks to be all original and shows very well. There is minimal pitting and minimal surface scratches. The interior is all original except the wood dash looks like it could have been re-done at some point in the cars life. The seats and carpets are in excellent condition showing a nice patina. All of the rubber and trim are in very nice shape showing lite age and the softop is in excellent condition free from any damage or tears. The tonneau cover is in excellent condition and fits well over the interior of the car. The convertible boot sits over the top well and free from any damage. The car starts right up and idles well without any hesitation or problems. The car accelerations smoothly and quickly and runs through all of the gears with ease. The clutch is nice and solid and free from any slipping or grinding. The car rides smoothly and free from any issues or noises. The brakes are nice and solid and do not show any signs of fading or grinding. All of the electronics appear to be operating including the headlights, dash lights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals and side marker lights. The undercarriage of the car is very original and in nice damage free condition. There does not appear to be any signs of prior accidents or damage repair and there is no visible rust anywhere. The car appears to be a very straight and solid 3000 that has been well cared for its entire life and not messed with or altered.
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