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For sale magnificent Austin Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 Phase 2 ETAT CONCOURS 1ere immatriculation 1966 CG collection 4 places Kilometrage : 56471 km réels We are pleased to present you today for sale a splendid Austin Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 Phase 2 Overdrive fully restored in an elegant configuration with this two-tone Old English White and Black, its black leather interior and its burr walnut dashboard. The Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is the latest version of the Austin-Healey 3000. This latest model is divided into two phases: Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 2 features a 25mm higher chassis ground clearance (for better exhaust protection), lower rear suspension spring rates, rear axle steering and reinforced spoked wheel hubs. The direction indicators were separated from the running lights, and the brake discs were larger in diameter. It was produced until March 1968. The model we are presenting to you was put on the road in 1966. It spent the first part of its life in the USA in the state of Massachusetts. The car was then imported to France by its current owner in October 2009, and underwent a complete restoration at the end of 2010 by an Austin Healey specialist (list of work below). Since 2010, the car has been regularly and scrupulously maintained by a classic car specialist, and has always been kept in a dry garage. It has remained in the hands of its current owner, who wishes to sell it today, and is still in impeccable concours condition. Mechanical condition: Mechanically, the car starts from a standing start, without noise or smoke, and revs up quickly.
The gearbox guides and locks the gears perfectly and the overdrive is very efficient. The running gear behaves very well, the steering has absolutely no play, the braking is balanced and the suspension does its job perfectly. Body and interior: The paintwork is in perfect condition, with plenty of sparkle. The chrome is perfectly shiny. The leather upholstery is absolutely superb, and the carpets are in excellent condition. Technical specifications: 6 cylinders in line Displacement: 2912 cm3 CV Din: 148 CV Fiscaux: 16 Manual gearbox 4 REPORTS + OVERDRIVE The car has recently undergone a complete overhaul (oil change, replacement of fluids, etc.), and is fitted with a new Varta battery.
The vehicle is registered in the name of the current owner and will undergo a new MOT for sale. List of work carried out during the full restoration in 2010: Bodywork and mechanical repairs.
MECHANICAL: Removal of engine, gearbox and overdrive Complete engine overhaul, fitting of a sealing kit, rear timing gear bearing, etc. Replacement of the clutch Replacement of the clutch transmitter/ receiver. Front and rear brakes: wheel cylinders, hoses, new brake servo (exchange), brake master cylinder Starter: complete overhaul, exchange of carbon brushes Dynamo: complete overhaul, exchange of carbon brushes Radiator: complete renovation, exchange of all hoses Carburettors: complete overhaul, refurbishment, exchange of needles, piston nozzles etc.
Heating: radiator refurbishment, replacement of controls, air ducts and hoses Fuel system: removal and refitting of fuel tank, replacement of electric pump Front suspensions L and R: complete removal, replacement of steering knuckle pins Steering: replacement of ball joint bellows Rear axle + transmission overhaul inspection Windscreen wiper overhaul (motor and mechanism) BODYWORK: Refurbishment : Sheet metal work, adjustment of front and rear bonnets Removal and fitting of soft top, seats, doors, windscreen, carpets Repairs to doors damaged by rust Underbody R and L Interior rear boot floor Overhaul of doors, window winder mechanism, replacement of guides, Replacement of complete interior carpets and rugs plus carpets, rear boot Replacement of front seat foams R and L Replacement of soft top Refitting of all bodywork components, adjustment with replacement of wing strips, wheel trims, door entry trim R and L Complete two-tone paintwork: OLD ENGLISH WHITE with BLACK FLANKS.
