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Lot # ST0165

1967 Austin Healey

3000

VIN: HBJ8L40446
Auction:
2019 March
Run Day:
Saturday
Year
1967
Make
Austin Healey
Model
3000
Doors
2
Body Color
Olive
Interior Color
Beige
Body Style
Convertible

Produced Near the End of Production of the "Big Healeys"


Vehicle Highlights
  • This Austin Healey was Produced Near the End of Production of the "Big Healeys"
  • It is a Year Model 1967 Mark III Model BJ-8 Phase 2
  • All Components are New or Restored Including Complete Engine Rebuild, New Wiring Harness and New Front and Rear Suspensions
  • During Restoration a Number of Improvements were made to the Car for Purposes of Safety, Performance and Aesthetics
  • Careful Attention was Given to Originality with the Following Exceptions:
  • Where Possible all Machined Screws, Nuts, Bolts and Washers were Replaced with Stainless Steel or Chrome
  • The Chassis, Body Panels and Frame were Primed with Special Rust Prevention Primer
  • The Exhaust System was Replaced with All Stainless Steel
  • In the Engine Compartment, the Choke Cables Bracket, Valve Cover and Throttle Control Linkages were Polished or Plated to Prevent Corrosion
  • The Wheels are Chrome With Stainless Spokes and New Redline Radial Tires
  • The License Plate and Light were Moved from Above the Rear Bumper and Positioned Below the Bumper as on Earlier Models
  • The Radio Antenna was Removed from the Body and Re-Located and Isolated Along the Right Frame Rail
  • The Radiator Capacity was Doubled While Retaining the Original Radiator Top
  • The Body Paint and Interior Colors are not the Original Colors
  • The Steel Fuel Tank was Replaced with an Aluminum Tank of the Same Mold
  • The Oil Pan was Replaced with an Aftermarket Alloy Pan that is Thicker and Ribbed for Strength and Cooler Running
  • The Wiring Harnesses are all New and Converted to a Negative Ground System, a Solid State Ignition, with an Improved Gear-Reduction Starter Added
  • The Healey Four Speed Gear Box was Replaced with a Modern 5-Speed Fully Synchromesh Transmission. It is Smaller, Less Noisy, Lighter Weight, Cooler Running and Substantially Increases Performance with a Conversion from the 3:92 to a New 3:55 Ratio Ring and Pinion Gear in the Rear End Housing for Enhanced Road Performance
  • New Redline Radials
  • Clock on Mirror Riser
  • Toe Hooks Installed on Front Chassis
  • Gear Stick Shortened for Less Throw