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1964 Austin-Healey 3000 (BJ8)
Lot Number: 220
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 (BJ8)
On older restoration, this very well presented, Phase 1 BJ8 in Colorado Red is on offer from long-term ownership.
- ESTIMATE: £28,000 - £32,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 1st June, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Bicester Heritage, OX26 5HA
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BODY COLOUR
Colorado Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
AVY 938B -
ODOMETER READING
8565 Miles
SUMMARY
On older restoration, this very well presented, Phase 1 BJ8 in Colorado Red is on offer from long-term ownership.
DESCRIPTION
- The Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III was launched in October 1963 and remained in production until the end of 1967 when production of all Austin-Healeys ceased
- Classified as the BJ8, the new model was the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys with a Walnut veneer dash, wind-up windows and a 150bhp engine. Improvements to the engine included a revised camshaft, valve springs, and twin SU HD8 carburettors together with a redesigned exhaust system and servo-assisted brakes
- In May 1964, the Phase II was quietly introduced and featured a redesigned rear chassis improving the big Healey's notorious poor ground clearance
- Consequently, the 1,390 cars built between Oct '63 and May '64 have retrospectively become known as the 'Phase 1'
- This example is finished in Colorado Red over a black leather interior with matching black hood and sits on chrome wire wheels
- In current ownership since 2006, it was subject to a full ground up restoration by Graham Goodall in early 2000s
- Supplied with its BMIT Certificate, original buff log book, and invoices including recent clutch salve and master cylinder replacement in April 2025
- In very good condition all round, this rare Phase 1 would make an ideal introduction into the friendly world of the 'Big Healey'
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 220
- Make
- AUSTIN-HEALEY
- Model
- 3000
- Variant
- BJ8
- Registration Number
- AVY 938B
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- HBJ829683
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Colorado Red
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
86 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Paintwork could do with some love to bring to a high standard, some mirco blistering in places
Interior
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Headlining:
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Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Master and slave cylinder replaced April 2025
Running Gear
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Electrics
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Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 2nd June. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 2nd June, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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