This 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III was refurbished in the late 1990s. The car is powered by a 2.9-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive and is finished in blue and white over blue leather upholstery. Equipment includes a dark blue soft top, Pertronix electronic ignition, dual SU carburetors, a digital AM/FM radio, front disc brakes, and chrome knock-off wire wheels.
The 2.9-liter inline-six have been rebuilt during the refurbishment and fitted with replacement dual SU carburetors around five years ago. The cylinder head has been modified to accept unleaded fuel, and an alternator has been fitted in place of the factory generator. Additional modifications include Pertronix electronic ignition, a stainless-steel exhaust system, cast-aluminum oil pan and valve cover, an oil cooler, a spin-on oil filter, upgraded radiator core with an electric fan, and a negative ground electric conversion.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The gearbox was rebuilt during the refurbishment in the late 1990s and fitted with a replacement first gear layshaft, bearings, and synchro rings. Additional work at that time have included rust repairs on the chassis, seam-welding the floor pans, replacing the trunk floor and framework around the trunk opening, and installing steel bracing on the firewall around the transmission opening.
The car was repainted metallic blue and white in the late 1990s, following replacement of the doors and both front fenders, along with welded patches on the rear doglegs and rocker panels. Exterior features include a dark blue Stayfast soft top and matching boot cover, along with fender-mounted side mirrors, twin exhaust outlets, and chrome bumpers and trim.
Replacement chrome knock-off wire wheels are said to have been tuned and balanced in preparation for the sale and are fitted with Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. A matching spare is found in the trunk. Braking is through front discs and rear drums. Work during the refurbishment have included installing splined wheel hubs and replacing the king pins and bushings. Five spare wheels and an uninstalled rear sway bar will accompany the vehicle.
The 2+2 cabin houses seats trimmed in dark blue leather with matching door panels. Black mats line the darker blue carpets, and amenities include a digital push-button AM/FM radio, a Smiths analog clock, chrome fire extinguisher, and a dash-mounted rear-view mirror.
A Moto-Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation that was refurbished approximately five years ago and includes a 140-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary displays.
The five-digit odometer shows approximately 56k miles, total mileage is unknown. The removed steering wheel is included in the sale.
