2026-11-05 09:31:00 | pauls writes:

Car now on BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-austin-healey-3000-mk-iii-36/

1965 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III

Seller: SullivanAutoHouse

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Chassis: HBJ8L30809

58k Miles Shown

2.9-Liter Inline-Six

Dual SU HD8 Carburetors

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Laycock de Normanville Overdrive

Black Paint

Black Soft Top

Red Upholstery

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Front Disc Brakes

Lucas Tri-Bar Headlamps

2+2 Seating

Luggage Rack

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

Lot #273589

This 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III is finished in black with a black soft top over red upholstery and is powered by a 2.9-liter inline-six equipped with dual SU HD8 carburetors. Shifting is through a four-speed manual transmission mated to a Laycock de Normanville electric overdrive unit, and further equipment includes 15″ knock-off wire wheels, front disc brakes, Lucas tri-bar headlamps, 2+2 seating, and a luggage rack. Acquired by the current owner in 2019, this 3000 Mk III is now offered on dealer consignment with a Kansas title.

The car is finished in black and wears a folding black vinyl soft top. Lucas PL tri-bar headlamps are protected by mesh guards at the front, and additional details include a hood scoop, fender-mounted mirrors, a luggage rack, and chrome bumpers with overriders. The seller notes chips, wear, and other paint imperfections around the body.

The 15″ knock-off wire wheels are secured by two-ear knock-offs and mounted with Nexen SB-802 tires. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.

The 2+2 cabin features bucket seats trimmed in red upholstery, which extends to the center console and door panels. There are cracks in the wood veneer dash trim and tears on the seatbacks.

A banjo-style steering wheel frames Smiths black-dial instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a fuel-level gauge, and a combination gauge displaying oil pressure and water temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 58k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership. The seller states that true mileage is unknown.

The 2.9-liter inline-six featured dual SU HD8 carburetors from the factory for a rating of 150 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque. The seller notes an oil leak.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission coupled with a Laycock de Normanville electric overdrive unit.

The current Kansas title lists “Antique” under the Vehicle Record Notations and Vehicle Brands sections.

2026-11-05 13:58:44 | pauls writes:

Note the identity of this car requires research. The body number plate shown in this auction (74284) has been documented belonging to a different BJ8 that was originally black. The car that this plate belonged to was Colorado red.