This 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III was refurbished and is powered by a 2.9-liter inline-six linked to a four-speed manual transmission with switch-activated overdrive. Refinished in red following reported rust remediation, the car is equipped with a black soft top and boot cover, 15″ knock-off wire wheels, front disc brakes, dual SU carburetors, driving lights, a front badge bar, black leather upholstery, wood veneer interior trim, a heater, and a push-button radio.
The 2.9-liter inline-six features dual SU carburetors with “pancake” air cleaners and was factory rated at 148 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque. An oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission with switch-activated overdrive. The car is equipped with a stainless-steel dual exhaust system.
A tonneau cover, the manufacturer’s literature, and tools are included in the sale.
The car was refurbished in the late-1990s, with work including rust remediation before the exterior was repainted red. Exterior details include a black soft top and matching boot cover, chrome bumpers and overriders, dual fender-mounted Talbot Berlin-style side mirrors, bright trim, driving lights, and a front badge bar.
Chrome 15″ wire wheels are secured with two-eared knock-off hubs and are mounted with 165-series Michelin XZX tires. A full-size spare is stored in the trunk. Stopping power is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes.
The 2+2 cockpit features front bucket seats and rear seat pads that were reupholstered in black leather during the aforementioned refurbishment. Wood veneer trim accents the dashboard, and additional appointments include a heater, a locking glove compartment, front lap belts, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, and a push-button radio.
The three-spoke banjo-style steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and supplemental gauges.
The five-digit odometer shows 20k miles. Total mileage is unknown.
