1964 Austin Healey 3000 MK III BJ8: Gorgeous, Restored & Mechanically Excellent

Description for Austin Healey 3000 1964

Offered for sale is an absolutely gorgeous, echanically excellent, olid and correct, umbers matching 1964 Austin Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 finished in ever-desirable dark British Racing Green over a black interior. Believed to have accrued a mere 58k miles over its 51 years of service, he car was the recipient of a comprehensive frame up restoration some 20 years ago and has been driven sparingly since, lways properly garaged and maintained at the highest level.

We acquired the car from marque expert Sports Car Shop in Eugene, regon where it had been faithfully serviced for its previous owner. Within the last 650 miles the car has received in excess of $10,000 worth of mechanical work including (but not limited to) a front brake job, otal rebuild or replacement of all brake and clutch hydraulics, ebuilt overdrive, prated rear crankshaft seal installation and a complete service and tune up. Service receipts are of course included in the sale and can be provided to serious buyers.

Needless to say, he car is exceptionally well mechanically and electrically sorted, orthy of either weekend pleasure drive or long distance touring. The engine starts easily, dles consistently and pulls strongly and smoothly through each of the original transmission's gears. Compression is strong and even, verdrive functions flawlessly, he car drives brakes straight and true and ride quality is superb.

The dark British Racing Green finish is in excellent condition, arred only by the most negligible of imperfections, one of which are significant enough to appear in the pictures. The chrome, lass and rubber are all in good shape and the chassis and undercarriage are in excellent condition, ntirely straight, olid and free of harmful corrosion. The interior was reupholstered in correct materials and patterns, hows virtually no wear whatsoever and the soft top is free of imperfections with a clear rear window.

• Recipient of a Comprehensive Frame Up Restoration
• Believed to be only 58k Original Miles
• Timeless and Desirable Livery
• Gorgeous Cosmetics
• Numbers Matching Engine
• Straight, olid and Corrosion-Free Original Chassis and Undercarriage
• $10K of Recent Mechanical Work by Marque Expert (Receipts Available)
• Mechanically Strong and Turn-Key

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a wonderful appreciating classic with all the right things going for it: corrosion-free, umbers matching, echanically strong and beautifully finished in a desirable livery. With "Big Healey" auction results routinely fetching sales prices nearing and often surpassing six figures, hey represent a unique segment of the classic car market: highly collectible with good appreciation potential, ut with strong #2 drivers still priced somewhat accessibly so that you can actually enjoy driving them. And that's a good thing, ecause they are far too fun from behind the wheel to relegate them to garages or trailers on the way to shows. This car is no exception, ndoubtedly providing its next owner with countless enjoyable driving experiences in an asset that will only increase in value over time.

Please call 805-202-4557 for more information. You can also visit us online at GoodmanReed.

Goodman Reed Motorcars

We try to give accurate descriptions of the cars we're selling, ut we're enthusiasts, ot experts, nd we encourage and are happy to help facilitate personal or professional inspections. But please do so before bidding, s the alternative harms our ability to make sales to other interested parties who have done their proper due diligence before bidding.

For U.S. buyers a 10% non-refundable deposit is required within 3 days of the auction's end, he balance to be paid within 7 days of the auction's end. Foreign buyers must pay in full within 7 business days of the auction's end. Buyer is responsible for shipping, owever we'd be more that happy to help with recommendations and arrangements. The car is listed locally and we reserve the right to end the auction at any time should it sell prior to auction's end. Thanks for your interest.