1964 Austin Healey 3000 MK3 (BJ8)

An exciting and elegant British sports car, this Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII BJ8 is the most developed iteration of the 'Big Healey' line, now offered from the seller’s 37-year custody. It is powered by a 2.9-litre naturally aspirated inline-six engine, driving the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The odometer shows 61,420 miles, which is believed to be correct. First registered in the UK, it is understood to have spent time in Chicago before being imported to Australia in 1997. Build year: 1964 It is finished in black paintwork, with a black soft-top roof over a red leather interior, featuring a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel and wood veneer dashboard trim. It rides on 15-inch wire-spoke wheels with two-eared knock-offs, fitted with mixed tyres. Equipment includes a heater, push-out front quarter-light windows, and a Blaupunkt radio. It is accompanied by two owner's manuals, previous Chicago registration plates and title certificates, various parts catalogues, one key, and a collection of registration documents and invoices. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: it received a comprehensive, ground up restoration in 2017 including a full bare metal respray and retrimming the interior; it has a new roof and new wire wheels; there is a minor oil leak from the rear main seal. The seller states that the most recent service was done in 2023 at around an indicated 61,200 miles. The Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII BJ8 is a quintessential British roadster, celebrated for its robust performance, elegant styling, and engaging driving experience. Noted to have been resprayed and retrimmed in 2017, this example would make a charming addition to any collection of classic British sports cars.