AUSTIN - HEALEY 3000 MK III BJ8 - Lot 1

AUSTIN - HEALEY 3000 MK III BJ8 -Seating capacity: 2 + 2 Engine: In-line 6-cylinder, 2.9 L - SU HD8 carburettor -Body color: Black and yellow -Interior color: Black leather and skai, covered at the front with a protective fabric cover probably concealing worn leather -Kilometers on the clock: 55848 km (Kilometers not guaranteed) Gearbox: Manual 4-speed + overdrive Transmission: Rear-wheel drive -Brakes: Front discs, rear drums -1st registration: 13/01/1966 -French registration certificate for private vehicle, normal carte grise. -Serial no.: 34411 -Energy : Petrol -Fiscal power: 16 hp -Technical inspection dated 14/11/2025 General condition: A dent in the bodywork at the bottom of the right-hand fender. A spot of rust on the left-side rocker panel. Wear to the leather on the driver's side dashboard, traces on the hood where it closes, in need of painting, enamel on the initials restored. Maintained over the years by a car-loving collector who had owned this Austin since 1972. Sold as is, no claims. Note: The Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III, produced from 1963 to 1967, represents the ultimate evolution of the famous "Big Healey". More powerful and more accomplished than the Mk I and Mk II, it adopted a 2.9-liter 6-cylinder engine increased to almost 150 hp. The Mk III version boasts a more refined interior, with a wooden dashboard and improved soundproofing. It also introduced significant mechanical improvements, including SU HD8 carburetors and an optimized braking system. The model became as much a grand tourer as a sporty roadster. Its styling remains true to the muscular lines for which Austin-Healey is renowned. Highly appreciated by enthusiasts, the Mk III offers an ideal compromise between performance and comfort. It was also the last Austin-Healey to be produced before the brand's demise in 1967. Today, its rarity and historical importance make it a sought-after model on the collector's market. It remains one of the most emblematic British icons of its era.