1963→1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII BJ8
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Called the BJ8 or 'Big Healey', the 3000 MKIII BJ8 was the final and most developed Austin-Healey. Primarily it received a new 150 bhp engine and more luxurious interior, but there was numerous detail differences around the car.
Road & Track said the MkIII was Road & Track was “an enthusiast’s sports car that was fun to drive with lots of performance and good handling and braking characteristics.”
Shortly into production in 1964, the MKIII was updated to Phase II specification which included more rear ground clearance and easily identifiable larger blinkers.
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1964 Austin-Healey BJ8 - did not sell for $45,000
Complete ground-up restoration on a California car. Over $60,000 in receipts. No expense spared. Heritage certificate. New paint, chrome and interior. Straight sides on body. Nice fit and finish of the components. Professionally rebuilt engine and transmission. Documented restoration.
Gallery: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1963 - 1965 |
| built at | England |
| price $ | $ 3,699 |
| succeccesor | 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII BJ8 ‘Phase II’ |
| engine | Straight-6 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| ignition | Lucas 25D6 Distributor |
| block material | Cast Iron |
| valvetrain | OHV |
| fuel feed | Twin SU HD8 Carburettors |
| displacement | 2912 cc / 177.7 in³ |
| bore | 83.3 mm / 3.28 in |
| stroke | 88.9 mm / 3.5 in |
| compression | 9.2:1 |
| power | 110.4 kw / 148.0 bhp @ 5250 rpm |
| specific output | 50.82 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 123.13 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 223.71 nm / 165.0 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Pressed-Steed Chassis |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 165-70-15 |
| rear tires | 165-70-15 |
| front brakes | Discs |
| rear brakes | Drums |
| front wheels | F 38.1 x 12.7 cm / 15.0 x 5.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.1 x 12.7 cm / 15.0 x 5.0 in |
| steering | Cam & Lever |
| curb weight | 1202 kg / 2650 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2337 mm / 92.0 in |
| front track | 1237 mm / 48.7 in |
| rear track | 1270 mm / 50.0 in |
| length | 3988 mm / 157.0 in |
| width | 1524 mm / 60.0 in |
| height | 1270 mm / 50.0 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Man w/Overdrive |
| gear ratios | 2.93:1, 2.053:1, 1.302:1, 1.00:1 |
| top speed | ~185.1 kph / 115.0 mph |
| 0 - 60 mph | ~9.7 seconds |
| 0 - 100 mph | ~27.0 seconds |
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