Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 + Overdrive '67 1967
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Walkaround video: a href="https://youtu.be/8jZSz8kdlrM" target="_blank">Click Here/a> The Austin-Healey 3000 was built from 1959 to 1967. It is the best known of the "Big Healey" models. The car's bodywork was made by Jensen Motors and the vehicles were assembled at BMC'MG Works in Abingdon, alongside the corporation's MG models. During its production life, the car changed from an open sports car, albeit with a child-transporting 2+2 option, to a sports convertible. In 1963, 91.5 per cent of all Austin-Healey 3000 cars were exported; mostly to North America. The 3-litre 3000 was a highly successful car, which won its class in many European rallies in its heyday and is still raced in classic car competitions by enthusiasts today. British Motor Corporation ended manufacture in 1967, intending its place to be filled by a car with a new, though similar, engine in a more recently designed monocoque MGB variant named MGC. The 3000 sports convertible Mark III was announced in February 1964 with power increased from 136 bhp to 150 bhp by a new higher lift camshaft. SU HD8 carburettors replaced HS6 units increasing the choke size from 1.75 to 2 inches, or total area 6.3 sq. inches, increasing by 30.6%. Power-assisted braking became standard instead of optional. The new car's fascia displayed its speedometer and tachometer directly in front of the driver. Upholstery was now in Ambla vinyl. The Mark III BJ8 remained in production until the end of 1967 when manufacture of the Austin-Healey 3000 ceased. In May 1964 the Phase II version of the Mark III was released, which gained ground clearance through a modified rear chassis. In March 1965 the car received separate indicator lights. Specifications Bodywork Length: cm (in): 401 (157.6) Width: cm (in): 154 (60.5) Height: cm (in): 125 (49.2) Wheelbase: cm (in): 234 (92) Weight: kg (lb): 1150 (2538) Mechanics. Displacement: straight-six 2912 cc (178 ci), front-mounted Valve gear: 12 Fuel system: 2 SU HD8 carbs Gearbox: 4-speed manual + overdrive Driven wheels: rear-wheel drive Maximum power: 130 bhp at 4750 rpm Maximum torque: 226 Nm at 3000 rpm Maximum speed: 182 km/h (113 mph)
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 + Overdrive '67 is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Aalter by Oldtimerfarm for €51500.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Austin-Healey Model : 3000 Model Version : MK III BJ8 + Overdrive '67 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1967 Location : Aalter Vehicle Registration : Undefined
51500 €
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About Austin-Healey
Austin-Healey was a British sports car make created as a joint-venture between the Austin division of the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and the Donald Healey Motor Company. First Healey model, Healey 100, was based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals and developed by Donald Healey to be build in-house. They finished a single Healey Hundred for the 1952 London Motor Show. Leonard Lord, managing director of Austin was so impressed by the design that a deal was duly struck with Healey and the car was renamed the Austin-Healey 100 overnight. Austin Healey was born. 100 derived into 100-six, and different 3000 versions before they quit the production in 1968 as the basic design had finally become obsolete.