$24,000.00
1965 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 MkIII Convertible Manual
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Make:
Austin Healey
Model:
3000
Country:
USA
State:
CA
City:
Chula Vista
Zip:
91911
Body Style:
Convertible
Year:
1965
Mileage:
26397
Miles
Transmission:
Manual
Fuel:
Gasoline
Doors:
2
Color:
Blue
Condition:
Used
1965 Austin Healey BJ8 MkIII
Healey Ice Blue Metallic with Ivory Coves and a Blue Interior
Odometer: 26,397 miles
The car is in above average, driver quality condition with no signs of accident repair work. Extensive service records remain with the car going back to the late 1970’s.The original Healey Ice Blue Metallic paint is still visible under the dash and inside the engine bay. In 1980, an appraisal by British Motors described the car as being in “very good original condition.”
I set about doing a sympathetic restoration, and consisting of paint, upholstery, and mechanical work. The paint process was documented with photos showing the doors, fenders, and trim all being removed . The absolute best part about the paintwork is the accuracy of the Healey Ice Blue color. The metal flake is extremely fine and thus not too bright, and very consistent with metallics of the 1960’s. Additionally the Ivory coves are the correct shade of warm, bone white.
Inside, the front and rear seats were reupholstered in the correct materials and pattern. A new wood dash was installed, along with new carpet, kick panels, door seals, and scuff plates. The convertible top and tonneau were redone in the correct Everflex vinyl.
Mechanically, all systems have been gone through and the car is in great running order. Listed below is an abbreviated list of the cosmetic and mechanical work performed since my purchase. The compression of the engine is excellent. The motor and gearbox was rebuilt by a previous owner, with the repair order indicating new pistons, main bearings, rod bearings, timing chain, rod bushings, valve guides (intake & exhaust), and tensioner. At this time the clutch plate, disc, bearings, master, and slave were also done.
Within the last 300 miles, as set of new 72 spoke Motor Wheel Service UK wheels and tires were fitted along with a complete stainless steel exhaust system.
List of most recent work:
-New sway bar, tune carburetors, exhaust mounts 26,105 miles
-Remove gearbox and install rear main seal conversion kit, install new tonneau cover 26,087 miles
-New 72 spoke wheels by Motor Wheel Service UK and tires,
repair fuel sender, install LED bulbs, chk oil leak 26,087 miles
-New stainless steel exhaust 26,021 miles
-Install Pertronix coil & ignition, install new hood cover 25,983 miles
-Replace oil seal on engine, repair fuel gauge
-Clutch master, slave, choke cable 25,966 miles
-Build & install rear seat back, overdrive switch
-New dash upholstery, kick panels, door seals, scuff plates, install heater 25,908 miles
-Cables, hardware, door locks, heater work
-Window winder, 2 seat cushions, install rear seat 25,908 miles
-Install new wood dash, glove box hinge, clutch slave, brake reservoir 25,908 miles
-Remove dash & parts
-New Everflex vinyl top, shift lever spring, speaker screen, 3000 motif, overhaul
brake servo, repair gearbox- enlarged detents & adjusted linkages 25,756 miles
-Brake hoses, rear hub gasket, brake master, ignition wire set, manifold gasket,
carburetor gasket, distributor cap 25,685 miles
-4 x piston/calipers stainless steel, brake light switch, valve cover gasket, trunk, cable
-Cosmetic restoration of engine bay, new freeze plugs, hub seals, caliper rebuilding,
paint, brake pads/shims, brake hoses, radiator paint, carpet console, engine
mounts 25,685 miles
-Front shocks, engine mounts, plugs, condenser 25,685 miles.
Healey Ice Blue Metallic with Ivory Coves and a Blue Interior
Odometer: 26,397 miles
The car is in above average, driver quality condition with no signs of accident repair work. Extensive service records remain with the car going back to the late 1970’s.The original Healey Ice Blue Metallic paint is still visible under the dash and inside the engine bay. In 1980, an appraisal by British Motors described the car as being in “very good original condition.”
I set about doing a sympathetic restoration, and consisting of paint, upholstery, and mechanical work. The paint process was documented with photos showing the doors, fenders, and trim all being removed . The absolute best part about the paintwork is the accuracy of the Healey Ice Blue color. The metal flake is extremely fine and thus not too bright, and very consistent with metallics of the 1960’s. Additionally the Ivory coves are the correct shade of warm, bone white.
Inside, the front and rear seats were reupholstered in the correct materials and pattern. A new wood dash was installed, along with new carpet, kick panels, door seals, and scuff plates. The convertible top and tonneau were redone in the correct Everflex vinyl.
Mechanically, all systems have been gone through and the car is in great running order. Listed below is an abbreviated list of the cosmetic and mechanical work performed since my purchase. The compression of the engine is excellent. The motor and gearbox was rebuilt by a previous owner, with the repair order indicating new pistons, main bearings, rod bearings, timing chain, rod bushings, valve guides (intake & exhaust), and tensioner. At this time the clutch plate, disc, bearings, master, and slave were also done.
Within the last 300 miles, as set of new 72 spoke Motor Wheel Service UK wheels and tires were fitted along with a complete stainless steel exhaust system.
List of most recent work:
-New sway bar, tune carburetors, exhaust mounts 26,105 miles
-Remove gearbox and install rear main seal conversion kit, install new tonneau cover 26,087 miles
-New 72 spoke wheels by Motor Wheel Service UK and tires,
repair fuel sender, install LED bulbs, chk oil leak 26,087 miles
-New stainless steel exhaust 26,021 miles
-Install Pertronix coil & ignition, install new hood cover 25,983 miles
-Replace oil seal on engine, repair fuel gauge
-Clutch master, slave, choke cable 25,966 miles
-Build & install rear seat back, overdrive switch
-New dash upholstery, kick panels, door seals, scuff plates, install heater 25,908 miles
-Cables, hardware, door locks, heater work
-Window winder, 2 seat cushions, install rear seat 25,908 miles
-Install new wood dash, glove box hinge, clutch slave, brake reservoir 25,908 miles
-Remove dash & parts
-New Everflex vinyl top, shift lever spring, speaker screen, 3000 motif, overhaul
brake servo, repair gearbox- enlarged detents & adjusted linkages 25,756 miles
-Brake hoses, rear hub gasket, brake master, ignition wire set, manifold gasket,
carburetor gasket, distributor cap 25,685 miles
-4 x piston/calipers stainless steel, brake light switch, valve cover gasket, trunk, cable
-Cosmetic restoration of engine bay, new freeze plugs, hub seals, caliper rebuilding,
paint, brake pads/shims, brake hoses, radiator paint, carpet console, engine
mounts 25,685 miles
-Front shocks, engine mounts, plugs, condenser 25,685 miles.
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