1964 Austinhealey 3000mkiii Red and black

The seller of this 1964 stin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Convertible describes it as a “one owner car,” delivered new to an stin-Healey dealer in the east who retained the car after closing the dealership. In 1981, the Healey was given to the seller’s wife and titled in her name. The car reportedly has no history of damage, minor body panel corrosion removed in 1981, and a more recent 2-3-year body-off restoration using original and replacement parts. The seller identifies that the original engine was replaced while the car was still in the dealer’s possession. 

• This restored 1964 stin-Healey Mk III BJ8 is described as a “one-owner car.”
• Per the seller the original engine was replaced by the dealer before the car was titled.
• The 2.9-liter OHV inline-six engine was rated new at 150 hp and 173 lb-ft of torque.
• Power goes to the rear wheels through a four-speed plus overdrive manual transmission.
• The seller says less than 25 miles have been driven since the powertrain restoration.
• He adds that the work was done by a former IMSA GTP team engineer.
• Small areas of body corrosion were removed and replaced with new metal in 1981.
• A later body-off restoration took the body back to bare metal.
• The body was refinished with original colors of stin-Healey d with black coves.
• The body is “free of any blemishes,” according to the seller.
• The windshield is identified as new.
• A black fabric convertible top is also new, with an undamaged rear window.
• The interior was restored with a complete seat, panel, and carpet kit from s Motors.
• The front and rear seat facings and arm rest are black leather piped in red vinyl.
• New front seat backs, door panels, and kick panels are black vinyl as original.
• The original wood dashboard has been refinished.
• The undercarriage has also been fully restored.
• All suspension components were removed and crack tested before reassembly.
• The wiring harness, stainless dual exhaust, and brake booster unit are all new.
• The exhaust header and rear brake drums have been rustproofed with Jet t coating.
• Slightly oversized 185 R 15 tires are mounted on new chrome-plated wire wheels.

• A badge bar and driving lights are seen in the photos.
• All season stin-Healey floormats are included.
• A black vinyl top boot and full tonneau cover are also included.
• A fire extinguisher is mounted to the floor behind the passenger seat.
• The original jack and tire changing tools are stored in the trunk.
• A new Interstate battery will be installed prior to completion of the sale.

• No needs are identified by the seller.

• This Big Healey reportedly came directly from a closed dealer to the sellers in 1981.
• The car has recently been restored to “better than new” per the seller.
• The restored powertrain has less than 25 miles since completion.
• The odometer displays 33,522 miles.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean nsylvania title in his wife’s name. This 1964 stin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Convertible has reportedly led a most unusual life, and with its recent restoration, the next steward should be able to enjoy the British sporting classic without worry.