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1965 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKIII

LMCT 7819
SN:4139

LAST OF THE LINE – ONE OWNER SINCE 1993

Produced Between June 1963 and March 1968, a Total of 17,712 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII’s were Built with the final iteration of the Big Healey being the Phase III BJ8 (3000 MkIII) introduced in April of 1965. The Interior Trim was Updated to a More Luxurious Standard, with a Burr Walnut Veneer dash, Wind Up Windows, and a ‘One Touch’ Convertible Hood with Zip-Out Rear Window. The performance from the 150hp 3 Litre 6 Cylinder Engine was a Far Cry from the 90hp 2.7 Litre 4 Cylinder Engine of the first Austin Healey, the 100 introduced in 1952, making the 3000MkIII the Most Powerful production Healey built.

This Black over Red 1965 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII Phase III, Originally Delivered to the United States was by the purchased the current owner from the Healey Factory in March 1993. The black leather interior features a Moto-Lita wood rimmed steering wheel an optional heater and seat belts front and rear.

There is recent invoice history after a period of non-use showing that the BJ8 has had significant recommissioning including a full service, full brake rebuild, clutch hydraulics rebuild and many other items renewed or rebuilt.

This 3000 MkIII is a Sound and Genuine Example, that has been Never been Apart for a Full Restoration, it Provides a Superb Entry Point to the Top of the Range Road Going Healey Market, Without Paying the Premium for a Perfect Example, Allowing You to Slowly Invest in Cosmetic Detailing to bring this BJ8 up to the Top Class.

Priced without Reg, Talk to us about Reg, Club or Other Plate Options.

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