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1963\u21921965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII BJ8<\/h1>\n
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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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Road & Track said the MkIII was Road & Track was \u201can enthusiast\u2019s sports car that was fun to drive with lots of performance and good handling and braking characteristics.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shortly into production in 1964, the MKIII was updated to Phase II specification which included more rear ground clearance and easily identifiable larger blinkers.<\/p>\n

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In Detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
submitted by<\/td>\nRichard Owen<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
type<\/td>\nSeries Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
production years<\/td>\n1963 – 1965<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
built at<\/td>\nEngland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
price $<\/td>\n$ 3,699<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
succeccesor<\/td>\n1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII BJ8 \u2018Phase II\u2019<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nStraight-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront, Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aspiration<\/td>\nNatural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ignition<\/td>\nLucas 25D6 Distributor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
block material<\/td>\nCast Iron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
valvetrain<\/td>\nOHV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel feed<\/td>\nTwin SU HD8 Carburettors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n2912 cc \/ 177.7 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bore<\/td>\n83.3 mm \/ 3.28 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stroke<\/td>\n88.9 mm \/ 3.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compression<\/td>\n9.2:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n110.4 kw \/ 148.0 bhp @ 5250 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n50.82 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\n123.13 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
torque<\/td>\n223.71 nm \/ 165.0 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nSteel Body over Pressed-Steed Chassis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nFront Engine \/ RWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front tires<\/td>\n165-70-15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear tires<\/td>\n165-70-15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nDiscs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nDrums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front wheels<\/td>\nF 38.1 x 12.7 cm \/ 15.0 x 5.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear wheels<\/td>\nR 38.1 x 12.7 cm \/ 15.0 x 5.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
steering<\/td>\nCam & Lever<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
curb weight<\/td>\n1202 kg \/ 2650 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2337 mm \/ 92.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front track<\/td>\n1237 mm \/ 48.7 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear track<\/td>\n1270 mm \/ 50.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
length<\/td>\n3988 mm \/ 157.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
width<\/td>\n1524 mm \/ 60.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
height<\/td>\n1270 mm \/ 50.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\n4-Speed Man w\/Overdrive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gear ratios<\/td>\n2.93:1, 2.053:1, 1.302:1, 1.00:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~185.1 kph \/ 115.0 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 60 mph<\/td>\n~9.7 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 100 mph<\/td>\n~27.0 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n

\"1963\u21921965<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 HBJ8L26434<\/a> – sold for $50,600<\/b> Rare and Desirable \u201cPhase I\u201d BJ8. Wonderfully Original, Unrestored Example. Fewer than 22,000 Miles from New. Expertly Detailed by Marque Specialist Healey Lane. Accompanied by BMHT Certifcate.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company<\/a>
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1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 H-BJ8-L\/26616<\/a> – sold for $93,500<\/b> Early-Production \u201cPhase 1\u201d Example. Comprehensive Restoration Performed by Brian Anderson\u2019s Classic European. Awarded Best in Class at the 2010 California Healey Week. Driven Less than 250 Miles Since Completion. Presented in Factory-Original Color Scheme. Fresh and Competitive Concours d\u2019Elegance Contender. Offered with Becker Radio and BMHT Certificate.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>The Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding & Company<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1963\u21921965<\/p>\n

1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 HBJ8L\/26525<\/a> – sold for $93,500<\/b> This handsome Mk III, delivered to San Francisco in May 1964, is one of only 1,390 Series I examples produced during the two-year run of the model, which is considered by many to be the most comfortable, versatile, and best performing of the Big Healeys. This dashing car received lavish attention by a previous owner, who conducted a comprehensive body-off restoration that he thoroughly documented with a wealth of photographs.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>Gooding & Company\u2019s 10th Anniversary 2013 Pebble Beach Auctio<\/a><\/div>\n
\"1963\u21921965<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1964 Austin-Healey BJ8<\/a> – did not sell for $45,000<\/b> 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.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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