1966 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 MK III CONVERTIBLE
Sold
Technical Information
Year1966
MakeAustin-Healey
Model3000 Mk Iii Convertible
Mileage77,574
Body StyleConvertible
VINHBJ8L33780
ExteriorRed / Black
InteriorBlack
LocationBridgeport, CT
Offered here is a 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8, one of the most desirable Big Healey models and a true icon of British sports car history. Finished in its original Colorado Red with Black coves over a black vinyl interior, this highly original example shows 77,574 miles and comes with excellent collector documentation including a certified copy of the factory record from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. Per the factory record, it was built in November 1965 and delivered new to Baltimore, Maryland, and it was factory equipped with wire wheels and overdrive along with other desirable touring options. Number H-BJ8-L/33780
Key highlights
- 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III (BJ8) convertible
- Highly original example with strong documentation
- Certified copy of factory record included (British Motor Industry Heritage Trust)
- Built November 1965 and delivered new to Baltimore, Maryland (per factory record)
- 4 speed manual transmission with factory overdrive
- Wire wheels
- Luggage rack
- Original Colorado Red paint with Black coves
- Black vinyl interior with rear seats and black convertible top
- Factory options noted in documentation include heater, adjustable steering column, laminated windscreen, tonneau cover
- 2.9L inline 6 with twin SU carburetors, 150 hp commonly quoted (0 to 60 mph commonly quoted around 9.8 seconds)
