1965 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8, Phase II

1965 Austin Healey 3000 Description:

This 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 is a completely original survivor, not a re-built re-creation made out of after-market parts. British Motor Heritage Certificate documents the car was built February 22-23, 1965, and shipped to New York on March 15, 1965: engine # 29K-RU-H/5735, and body # 75584.It has been garaged and driven regularly, never in the rain. The original owner was from southern California, and I bought it from the second owner in Arizona, so it’s a “desert” car without a spot of rust anywhere.

Mechanically it has been maintained perfectly, proven by 10 years of service record receipts. Was repainted nicely just before I bought it in 2007, and a foreign car expert here in Santa Fe went through a complete mechanical update: brake pads & shoes, drive shaft U-joints, resealed timing cover & gearbox, engine mounts, suspension bushings, & radiator hoses, etc. Has had a complete service every year, including Hemmings’ extra-Zinc synthetic oil (which prevents cam lobe wear) and run on Ethanol-free gasoline (which saves rubber & plastic parts). Also included is the original owner’s manual, shop manual, a spare parts box, and a nice collection of magazine articles on it.

Comes many very rare original items including the wooden dash, black leather tonneau cover & boot, British Motor Corporation AM radio, electronic Laycock overdrive, telescopic steering wheel, etc. The few non-stock items are:

• Electronic ignition system (no more points to adjust)

• Chrome spoke wheels (original gray-painted ones are included)

• Stainless steel mufflers & exhaust (will never rust)

WARRANTY:This vehicle is used, and being sold AS IS, with no warranties, expressed or implied. I have a clear New Mexico title in hand which I’ll sign over to you once your funds clear.

PAYMENT:Non-refundable $1,000 PayPal Deposit required within 48 hours of close of auction; full payment required within 10 days. Payment by Bank Wire Transfer or US Bank Certified Cashier’s Check only, which must clear before you can pick up the car and title.

SHIPPING: All shipping charges and shipping arrangements are the sole responsibility of the buyer. International buyers must make all shipping arrangements themselves – you can pick the car up from my garage once the funds clear; all shipping, fees, customs charges, etc., are the buyers.