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1966 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MkIII

LMCT 7819
SN:4076

A FIRST PRIZE BJ8, WITH TASTEFUL UPGRADES

Introduced in April of 1965, the Phase III BJ8 (3000 MkIII) was the Final Production Austin Healey Model. 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 2.6 Litre 4 Cylinder Engine of the first Austin Healey, the 100 introduced in 1952.

This Phase 3 was Built between the 7th & 10th of October 1966 and was Delivered New into Fort Worth, Texas, USA, before making it’s way to Australia in 1989, where it was Refurbished, and Offered as First Prize in a Charity Fund Raising Raffle.

This Beautiful BJ8 Presents Exceedingly Well, Finished in Iconic Healey Blue with Dark Blue Leather Trim and Matching New Dark Blue Carpets, accented by Sparkling 72 Spoke Chrome Wire Wheels. The Cockpit is further Adorned by Twin Burr Walnut Dash Panels, and a Period Correct MotoLita Wood Rimmed Steering Wheel, while the Combination of a New Quality Dark Blue Cloth Soft Top, and a Full Length Tonneau are sure to keep You Protected from the Elements when required.

Over the Last 16 Years, the Most Recent Owner has Commissioned a number of Upgrades, Including a Full Rebuild of the Original Engine to 3.2 Litres, with a DMD Inlet Manifold, Twin 2” SU Carburettors, Cable Throttle Conversion, Extractor Exhaust with Stainless Steel Muffler and SidePipes, Alloy Rocker Cover, Alternator, Hi-Torque Starter Motor, Alloy Radiator, Texas Kooler Fan, Thermatic Electric Cooling Fan, Spin-On Oil Filter Conversion and Koni Telescopic Shock Absorbers Front & Rear.

The Finished Product is Lovely to Drive, with Ample Torque, Greatly Improved Roadholding, Reliability and Ease of Servicing, Allowing You Effortless Ownership, and True Classic Motoring Enjoyment and Satisfaction when you’re able to Get Out and Stretch it’s Legs.

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

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