1967 Austin-Healey Other for sale $55,995
| 1967 Austin-Healey Other $55,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $55,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
The last of the big Healeysand#44; this 1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 Mark III is a wonderfully usable British sports car that also happens to be the most desirable of the bunch. Finished in a traditional color combination that will never go out of style and offering a few choice upgradesand#44; it delivers on all the promises made by its reputation and remains an A-list collectable today. Repainted about ten years agoand#44; this big roadster still looks great with only minor signs of useand#44; which it wears like badges of honor. A long life down south means that the usual rust demons were kept at bay with this one and its one of those rare cars that has been properly maintained all its life and therefore never needed any major surgery to bring it back to its current condition. Clean bodywork has factory-style gaps and great panel alignment so it looks properly assembled and aside from a few nicks and touch-ups that are all but invisible until you go looking for themand#44; this car is just beautiful from any angle. Healeys have always projected an aura of power and refinementand#44; and this one is no differentand#44; hunkering on its haunches like a cat about to springand#44; its every bit as entertaining to drive as it looks. Chrome and brightwork are excellentand#44; including the lovely Healey grilleand#44; bumpersand#44; and all the badges that adorn the car. And youll love the details that come with these carsand#44; from the sporting driving lights up front to the practical luggage rack to the Lucas taillights in their own little pods. Gorgeous is the only way to describe the inviting and nicely patinad interior. With leather surfaces in basic blackand#44; it complements the bodywork extremely well and offers a traditional look. The Healeys longer wheelbase allows two small rear seatsand#44; and while theyre best reserved for children or luggageand#44; they are no less carefully stitched than the front buckets. New carpets were fitted and the hand-crafted door panels are an exercise in effective minimalism. The original Smiths gauges are in good conditionand#44; showing only some light discoloration on their chrome bezelsand#44; but that should polish away pretty easilyand#44; and the speedometer will need to be checked since its not currently operational. Perhaps most remarkablyand#44; this car has an aftermarket A/C system tucked in the dashand#44; yet the work is so expertly done that its almost invisible and doesnt detract from the original look. A black folding top has been installedand#44; and it includes matching black boot to keep things looking tidy when its stowedand#44; and roll-up windows were finally standard equipment with the BJ8. The trunk isnt exactly spaciousand#44; but does include a full-sized spare and matching wire wheeland#44; which is nice. The BJ8 is powered by a 2.9 liter inline-six rated at a relatively brawny 150 horsepowerand#44; which provides entertaining performance in the lightweight roadster. Faithfully restored in Austins peculiar shade of metallic light greenand#44; the engine rumbles to life easilyand#44; inhaling through twin SU carburetors and emitting the most wonderful baritone roar at full throttle. The engine bay was detailed during the restoration using period-correct componentsand#44; and while it shows some signs of use todayand#44; its still got all the right stuff. And do you see the A/C system? Nope. Nice work! A recent dual exhaust system provides that wonderful big Healey exhaust note and youll relish running it through the gears of the 4-speed manual transmission. Shiny chrome wires wheels are a pleasant change from the standard painted wheelsand#44; and it wears suitably tall and skinny 165/80/15 blackwall radials that look right. Big Healeys are all about drivingand#44; and this one with its fully sorted mechanicals and gorgeous bodywork is a first-class ticket in true British fashion. Call today! |