1966 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 SOLD

This UK registered LHD 1966 Healey currently resides in Stratford upon Avon. Mechanically and Body a great car, comfortable and trustworthy feels like you could turn the key and drive to the South of France with complete confidence it would get you there without missing a beat. Exhibiting original Patina that makes it unique and special. We pretty much know the history of the car from day one and have the original BMC invoice, the london tax stamp paper, shipping invoice for its trip stateside, finance papers from the navy, and then the transfer paperwork to its 2nd owner in 1976 and registration slips from that owner up until he passed away in 1996 at which time the car was stuck away for 12 years. The previous owner replaced the complete suspension. Springs, front and rear, a-arms, tie rod ends, shocks, everything.

 The next owner owned the car for a little over 6 years. When he bought the car he immediately replaced every single hydraulic component in the car. He tried to use OE parts on all the replacements. The brake booster was sent to a specialist where the housing was powder coated, all the internals rebuilt and reassembled. He then redid the fuel system from front to back (carbs rebuilt by a specialist, NOS points type fuel pump, and all the hoses replaced along with having the gas tank flushed. Then came a new crane electronic ignition system along with all new ignition system components.

 Turning to the interior, new correct spiral wrapped heater intake hoses, a new burl dash (matching bookends), new Robbins Everflex top with new wood header and rails along with new seals. The gauges were all refreshed and new modern electronics installed in tachometer ( the original circuit board is still present inside the housing just not hooked to anything). Tach now operates reliably and is accurate.

 Rims that are in the car (5) were sent to a wire wheel specialist (Hendrix Wire Wheel) , any bad spokes replaced, wheels trued, new tires and tubes mounted and shaved to balance perfectly to eliminate cowl shake.

 New battery cable was ran from the battery to the solenoid and from the solenoid to the starter. New battery naturally.

 Headlights upgraded to halogens and relays installed to take the increased load off of the switch. Original Lucas driving lights were also placed on another set if relays and switch mounted discretely under the dash so as to not affect stock appearance.

 Exhaust system: front to back, headpipes to the rear most mufflers along with all the mounting brackets sourced from AH Spares in England was intstalled. The chrome tips are ANSA (sp?) and are period installed parts.

 Luggage rack was installed by the factory and is the type that doesnt require holes being drilled so its easily removable if your not a fan of luggage racks.

 New OE waterpump insralled, "texas cooler" six blade fan, new hoses, and belts installed.

 Steering box rebuilt.

 New calipers, pads, rotors, drums, wheel cylinders, brake hoses installed.

 Car is mechanically awesome. Motor is original and has 95k on it. Valves have always been adjusted correctly, oil filter has been changed to a spin in cartridge and the oil the prior owner and i have used is 10/ 40 valvoline racing oil.

 OD works perfectly

 Frame, outriggers have NO rust present nor has any rust repair on it been done in its lifetime.

Paint shows fabulous original patina with a crazed effect caused by the heat of the sun. This car should be left as it is as its a one off and looks great as it is in all its history
Price:    £46000. 00 As stated

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