1966 Austin Healey 3000 MKIII BJ8

The Healey 3000, or "Big Healey" as it was known, was produced between 1959 and 1967. Highly successful on both road and track it was to be the final development of the model and a very worthy successor to the 100-6. Three versions were produced, each an improved evolution known as BNI, II, and III. The final version, BN III, lasted from 1963 until production ended and was the most powerful and luxurious version offering a 150 bhp straight 6 engine and specification including a walnut dashboard, servo-brakes, a new exhaust system and twin SU carburettors.

This 1966 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII BJ8 was first registered on 29th May 1966 and was supplied new to the United States. The car was repatriated to the UK in July 2004 at 74,537 miles and subsequently converted to right-hand drive in 2010 following a ground-up restoration by Rugby Classic Motor Garages. The current owner bought the car from them and has spent lots of money to ensure it has been kept in top condition.

The restoration included a number of sensible upgrades and amongst them were positive earth electronic ignition, high torque starter with dynamo, brake upgrades, Kenlowe fan, aluminium radiator, engine oil cooler, aluminium petrol tank and stainless steel exhaust system that sounds fantastic.

Finished in its original colour combination of British Racing Green with black trim, hood and tonneau cover, the car has covered just under 4,000 fine-weather miles since restoration and is described by the owner as: "fast, reliable, in excellent running condition with overdrive on 3rd and 4th gears."

A folder of bills and receipts since 2010 can be found in the history file and a large service and inspection was carried out in December 2014, which included 'Waxoyling' the underside of the car. The Heritage Certificate confirms the body, engine and chassis numbers as matching and we welcome prospective buyers to contact the office for further details or to arrange an inspection. Offered at a most realistic level today, this Healey has been the subject of significant investment in recent years and would make a fine touring companion.