2020-10-31 11:31:47 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 1/20
www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1965-austin-healey-3000-mk-iii-bj8-3/%5Bmake%5D%5B0%5D=Austin-Healey&sortBy=ENDING_SOONEST&pageNumber=0

Auction description:
Lot 69
Scottsdale 2020
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
SOLD $73,920
Estimate $80,000 - $100,000| Without Reserve
Chassis H-BJ8-L/27938
Engine 29K/RU/H/2717

Less than 1,000 Miles on a Beautiful and Comprehensive Restoration
Retains Its Matching-Numbers Engine per BMIHT Certificate
First in Class at the 2009 Vancouver, All British Field Meet
Accompanied by Restoration Photos and Receipts, BMIHT Certificate, Owner’s Manual, Tool Kit, and Car Cover
An Incredible Austin-Healey 3000 Finished to Uncommonly High Standards

Technical Specs
2,912 CC OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU HD8 Carburetors
150 BHP at 5,250 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox with Overdrive
Front Disc, Rear Drum Hydraulic Brakes
Front Double-Wishbone, Coil-Spring Suspension
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

2026-01-22 07:18:50 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 1/26

rmsothebys.com/auctions/az26/lots/r0042-1965-austinhealey-3000-mk-iii-bj8/

Auction description:

The Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ

1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Add to Favorites

$40,000 - $60,000 USD 

Offered Without Reserve

Chassis No. H-BJ8-L/27938

Engine No. 29K/RU/H/2717

Body No. 72853

Registration US Title

Location Phoenix, Arizona

Final iteration of the beloved “Big Healey”

Numbers-matching engine

Beautifully dressed in sliver blue over blue leather with matching soft-top

Nicely presented older restoration

Documented by a copy of its BMIHT certified factory record

Per a copy of its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certified factory record, this Canadian-market 3000 Mk III BJ8 completed production on 9 July 1964, finished in Healey Blue over Blue trim with a Blue soft-top. The document notes wire wheels, a heater, an adjustable steering column, overdrive, and a blue tonneau cover as additional equipment from the factory.

While its early history is unrecorded, this Austin-Healey is said to have benefitted from a comprehensive two-year restoration concluded in 2009. The process reportedly involved completely disassembling and rebuilding the car’s body, drivetrain, and interior, and refinishing the exterior along with every aesthetic detail. Now presented in a lovely triple-blue color combination, this 3000 Mk III BJ8 still shows in fine condition 16 years after its painstaking refurbishment. Notably, the engine is confirmed to be numbers-matching.

The car will likely benefit from additional mechanical work for maximum enjoyment in the hands of its next owner, who will recognize it as a lovely example of one of the most beloved British sports cars ever made.