1966 Austin Healey 3000 Manual
VIC • Private
11
Odometer101,480km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
Looking for admirers? Then you cannot go past this 1966 Austin Healey 3000. It looks fantastic and runs beautifully.
It is a BJ8 Convertible 2 door manual with over drive. Fantastic in blue and cream colour scheme. 63057 miles
The vehicle has been subjected to a complete nut and bolt restoration in 2004 to an engine rebuild in 2012.
A file of photos and invoices and receipts are available.
Below is an account of some of the work completed on the vehicle:
Engine rebuilt and blueprinted, including DMD inlet manifold and extractors. It still uses twin HD8 carbies through with different fuel bowls to suit the horizontal position of the carbies on the DMD manifold. All engine work was done by Berco race engines originally from Canberra.
Rear axle overhauled and taller diff fitted (new crown wheel and pinion).
Rear telescopic shock absorber kit fitted.
Brake servo replaced with an aftermarket unit.
Cabin completely lined with Dynamat sound/heat insulation.
Carpet panels completely removable as is underlay (easy to clean).
Folding hood reshaped slightly to make it fit – they never do normally. The wooden trim section over windows remade to fit – same story as the hood frame.
Rear seats removed and trim panels removed to make space for luggage.
Dash centre bracket removed, and auxiliary light switches fitted below dash out of direct sight.
Rear springs replaced and neoprene brushes fitted.
Rear bumper replaced with overrider kit.
Wheels are 5.5” rims – the spar is an original width (to fit in the boot).
Rally style gear knob fitted with overdrive switch relocated to the knob (rather than on the dashboard).
Motolita steering wheel.
Retractable seat belts fitted
Rear wheel drums have been balanced through the Healey factory in Melbourne
Pretty much all of the parts that were removed have been retained. (e.g. original brake servo, rear shocks, seats, battery isolation switch)
Car comes with a full tonneau cover, workshop manual and fitted care cover. Numbers are matching. Car a British Motor Museum heritage certificate starting details. The car was originally sold into Baltimore.
Price reduced to $90,000 neg
Car details
øVehicle description
BJ8 Convertible 2dr Man O/Drv 4sp 3000
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Blue
Interior colour
Blue
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3000L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Build date
March 1966
Compliance date
March 1966
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-18733625
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2912cc
Engine Size (L)
2.9L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
9
Engine Code
29F-101
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual Overdrive
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
65L
Fuel Delivery
SU Twin (Carburettor Multiple)
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Steel
Front Rim Description
15x5.0
Rear Rim Description
15x5.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4000mm
Width
1537mm
Height
1245mm
Wheelbase
2337mm
Track Front
1238mm
Track Rear
1270mm
Tare Mass
1129kg
Kerb Weight
1157kg
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1966
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
BJ8
Series
Mk III (BJ8)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Check with relevant authority
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Referred
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Mildura, VIC 3500
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