2014-07-28 08:55:26 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in 2014

www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm

Auction description:

Arizona 16 - 17 January 2014 Lot 9

1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Convertible

To be auctioned on Thursday, January 16, 2014

Sold for $85,250

Chassis no. H-BJ8-L/36920

Engine no. 29K/RU/H/11536

The last of the big Healeys

Previously restored by marque specialist Kurt Tanner

Elegant colors and desirable options

The 3000 Mk III BJ8 offered here represents the last, and what many believe to be the 3000's finest, model year. It has been extensively restored in the capable hands of Austin-Healey specialist Kurt Tanner, and it is finished in Golden Beige Metallic, with correct original-specification red Ambla leatherette upholstery and red carpeting. The walnut dashboard is beautifully lacquered. Overseeing all is a correct Everflex top, which has been installed over a powder-coated frame. Even the interior of the trunk has been well-finished, and all of the chrome is either new or replated original components.

Underneath, the 2.9-liter six runs well, and it is coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox and overdrive that can be engaged by a switch. The engine bay is immaculate and shows off the Big Six and twin SU carburetors in style. All mechanical systems of the car have been returned to their original factory condition and have received new wiring. New chrome wire wheels are mounted by knock-offs on low-mileage hubs.

2026-05-16 10:39:28 | pauls writes:

Car returned to auction in 2020

rmsothebys.com/auctions/az20/lots/r0042-1967-austinhealey-3000-mk-iii-bj8/

1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8

$74,480 USD | Sold

The last of the “Big Healeys”

Restored by marque specialist Kurt Tanner

Presented in elegant color scheme

Arizona 2020, Lot 268

Chassis No. H-BJ8-L/36920

Engine No. 29K-RU-H/11536

Location Phoenix, Arizona

The 3000 Mk III BJ8 offered here represents the last, and what many believe to be the finest, iteration. According to its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, the Austin-Healey was completed between 15–16 June 1966, when it was delivered new through a dealer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In more recent years, the car was extensively restored in the capable hands of Austin-Healey specialist Kurt Tanner of Santa Ana, California. The 3000 was finished in Golden Beige Metallic, with correct original-specification red Ambla leatherette upholstery and red carpeting. Furthermore, the walnut dashboard is beautifully lacquered. Protecting the interior is the correct Everflex top, which has been installed over a powder-coated frame. As much effort was put into restoring the car from stem to stern; the interior of the trunk was refinished, and all chrome trim is either new or replated original components.

Underneath lies the 2.9-liter inline six-cylinder engine, which is coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. The engine bay presents in excellent condition and shows off the “Big Six” and twin SU carburetors. All mechanical systems of the car have been returned to their original factory condition and have received new wiring. Lastly, the car sits on new chrome wire, knock-off wheels.

Accompanied by its BMIHT certificate and technical data sheet, this “Big Healey” is ready to conjure up smiles from admiring onlookers, excited passengers, and most important, its lucky driver.