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1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Sport Convertible

  • Chassis Number: H-BJ8-L/27207
  • Engine Number: 29K-RU-H/1900
In 1952, at the Earl's Court Motor Show, Donald Healey introduced the car that bore his name. It was called the Healey 100, because it had a calculated speed just over 100 mph. Geoff Healey, with the assistance of Barry Bilby, designed the chassis. The engine was a four-cylinder Austin A90 unit that was tuned to produce 90 horsepower.

The Austin-Healey became the 100-6 in 1956, due to a 2.6-liter, six-cylinder engine. The engine was mated to a four-speed manual transmission and given better brakes. In June of 1959, a new version of the BMC six-cylinder Type C engine appeared that displaced 2.9-liters and offered 124 horsepower. The Austin-Healey became the 3000 MK1.

In May of 1961, Austin-Healey introduced a triple-carburetor version of the 3000 called the MK II. This setup offered 132 horsepower, but the triple carburetors required too much care in tuning for many owners. In March of 1962, it was announced that the twin carburetor setup would return with the slightly redesigned 3000 MK III Convertible.

The final generation of the 'Big Healey' came equipped with a 2.9-liter single overhead cam six-cylinder engine that offered nearly 150 horsepower and was coupled to a four-speed manual transmission that had an overdrive unit. The suspension was comprised of coil springs up front and semi-elliptic springs and a solid rear axle.

The Austin-Healey received styling enhancements which also improved the aerodynamics. A wraparound windscreen was installed, and the doors now had roll-down windows (replacing the side-curtains). With a stiffer anti-roll bar up front along with modified shock settings, the vehicles had improved handling.

Under the bonnet, the engine offered 148 horsepower and 173 foot-pounds of torque. Beginning with the 1964 model year, a repositioned exhaust system gave greater ground clearance.

This particular Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 has been given a concours-quality restoration. It left the factory painted red with a black hood and trim. It is currently finished in sage Green exterior and a Biscuit color interior.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014

2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona

Sale Price :
USD $71,500

1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Austin-Healey 3000

(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8
Chassis#: HBJ8L/33993
Sold for USD$78,400
  2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII Sport Convertible
Chassis#: hbj8l26187
Sold for USD$35,200
  2023 Mecum : Monterey
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII BJ8
Chassis#: FBJ8L/31868
Sold for USD$35,840
  2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII Sport Convertible
Chassis#: hbj8l28744
Sold for USD$18,700
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII Convertible
Chassis#: hbj8l26187
Sold for USD$35,200
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII Convertible
Sold for USD$38,500
  2023 Mecum : Glendale
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Convertible
Sold for USD$33,000
  2022 Mecum : Glendale
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
Chassis#: HBJ8L29759
Sold for USD$190,400
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII Sport Convertible
Chassis#: HBJ8L31883
Sold for USD$40,700
  2021 Mecum : Monterey
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII Convertible
Sold for USD$33,000
  2021 Mecum : Orlando
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
Chassis#: H-BJ8-L/30430
Sold for USD$168,000
  2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 image  1965 Austin-Healey 3000 image  
1965 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 MKIII BJ8
Chassis#: HBJ8L29075
Sold for USD$43,680
  2020 Bonhams : Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
 
1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III BJ8 Convertible
Chassis#: H-BJ8-L/32511
Sold for USD$83,500
  2020 Historics at Brooklands - Ascot Racecourse
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
Chassis#: H-BJ8-L/27938
Sold for USD$73,920
  2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
Chassis#: H-BJ8-L/30880
Sold for USD$76,046
  2019 The Saragga Collection
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII BJ-8 Roadster
Sold for USD$56,100
  2019 Mecum : Dallas
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII Convertible
Sold for USD$41,800
  2019 Mecum : Indianpolis
 
1965 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 BJ8 CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: HBJ8L31254
Sold for USD$46,200
  2019 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1965 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 MARK III BJ8 CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: HBJ8L30430
Sold for USD$110,000
  2019 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII
Chassis#: HBJ8/32124
Sold for USD$62,620
  2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Buxton
 

Austin-Healey 3000s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1965 Austin-Healey 3000's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII BJ-8 Convertible 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee$60,000  
1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III BJ8H-BJ8-L/321042020 Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse $52,000$58,000
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII Works Replica Rally CarH-BJ8/313352019 Collector's Motor Cars and Automobilia, RAF Museum Hendon $70,000$90,000
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8H-BJ8-L/306592018 RM Sothebys : Hershey $80,000$100,000
1965 Austin Healey MK III ConvertibleHBJ8L 262192018 Russo & Steele : Monterey   
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIIIH-BJ8/325512018 H & H Auctions Duxford Motor Car Auction $47,000$52,000
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII 2017 H & H Auctions Duxford Motor Car Auction $50,000$60,000
1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach   
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark 3 Phase II RoadsterHBJ8L/319452016 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $50,000$60,000
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Sports Convertible 2016 Auctions America : Santa Monica$40,000  
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III Phase II ConvertibleH-BJ8-L/339092016 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $60,000$90,000
1965 Austin Healey MK 111 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in January 2016$51,250  
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIIIHBJ8L278762015 H & H Auctions Chateau Impney   
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 Roadster 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall$10,500  
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIIIHBJ8L307852014 H & H Auctions Pavilion Gardens   
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 Roadster 2014 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale$52,000  
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8 Roadster 2014 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale$50,000  
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII Convertible 150 HP, 4-Speed 2014 Mecum Kissimmee$52,500  
1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8H-BJ8 /313352013 Silverstone : NEC Classic Motor Show Sale   
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey   
1965 Austin-Healey BJ8 2013 Mecum Houston, Tx$48,000  
1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mk3 BJ8H-BJ8 /313352013 Silverstone : Race Retro & Classic Car Sale   
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III Phase II ConvertibleHBJ8-L/294912012 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale $100,000$125,000
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III Convertible 2011 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction$60,000  
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Convertible 2009 Mecum St. Charles Auction$61,000  
1965 Austin-healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Convertible 2009 Mecum St. Charles Auction$39,000  
1965 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKIII BJ8HBJ8L310342009 Silver Auction Portland$34,000  
1965 AUSTIN HEALEY BJ 8 MKIIIHBJ8L310342009 Silver Auction Sun Valley$35,000  
1965 AUSTIN HEALEY BJ 8 MK III 2009 Silver Auction Sun Valley$35,000  
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III Convertible 2009 Mecum Monterey Auction$47,000  

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