1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8

Highlights

• Matching numbers confirmed by Heritage Certificate
• Comprehensively restored including bodywork, mechanicals and interior
• Left-hand drive California import — desirable provenance for this rust-prone model
• Voluntarily MOT'd in June 2026 with no advisories
• Now registered on UK plates with all import duties and fees settled

The Appeal

The 'Big Healey' and the enthusiast has enjoyed a passionate love affair since the distinctive little roadsters arrived on the market with the BN1 in 1953. The development of these cars was an impressive affair, and by the arrival of the BJ8 in 1964, it had become a thoroughly refined machine, with 150hp on tap, SU carbs and power-assisted brakes as standard.

The BJ8 Phase II improved ground clearance, wind-up windows, a walnut dashboard and overdrive. As the last of the line before production ceased in 1967, they're amongst the most desirable of these handsome convertibles.

This particular example was sourced from the Beverly Hills Car Club in California in 2014, bringing with it the advantages of a dry-climate life. Since arriving in the UK, it has been subjected to a thorough restoration covering bodywork, mechanicals and interior, the details of which are outlined below. A Heritage Certificate confirms this is a matching numbers car, and it was voluntarily put through an MOT in June 2026, passing with no advisories. The vendor tells us that it starts easily, delivers gutsy performance and drives very well.

Key Information

• Mileage: 60,243 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: UK (ex-California)
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt; voluntarily MOT'd in June 2026 with no advisories
• Technical specs: 2,912cc inline six-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual with overdrive
• Paperwork: Heritage Certificate, NOVA certificate, US Certificate of Title, and a small collection of invoices

The Detail

• Rust-damaged panels replaced or repaired including cabin floors, boot floor and wing bottoms
• Body refinished in epoxy primer, Healey blue 2-pack paint and lacquer
• All body seals replaced
• New wiring loom fitted throughout
• All hydraulic lines replaced with copper
• Interior retrimmed in blue leather by Aldridge Trimming with new seat foams as required
• New carpets fitted
• Dashboard re-veneered in walnut and lacquered
• Instruments serviced as required
• New clutch fitted
• New stainless steel side-exit silencer fitted
• New vinyl hood, hood cover and tonneau fitted
• New windscreen fitted
• New inertia seat belts fitted to the front
• Pirelli Cinturato tyres reported in good condition
• Painted wire wheels reported in good condition by the vendor
• Chromwork in good order, with gentle patina
• The vendor states the car starts easily with good oil pressure (40+ when hot) and no overheating
• Overdrive reported to be working well

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