1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8

 
 
Beautiful red over black 1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8 with less about 3500 miles since major restoration (the odometer reads 79.610). The former owner had a  major restoration Performed on the car just prior to selling it to me. The engine and transmission / overdrive are original to the car. The car starts, runs and drives  very well. Below are details of specific items of the car.
 
Engine
: The engine and transmission were rebuilt but not 100% "restored" meaning, for example, he chose to reuse the original oil pan, Which was dented but in  excellent condition besides that, HOWEVER, all of the other external engine components are in very good cosmetic condition. I have had the engine checked by a professional shop to deterministic mine the condition before I bought the car. Their report indicates good compression (140 psi tested at 4500 feet elevation - see picture of report) in cylinders 1-5 with # 6 slightly lower (135 psi) than the rest. Oil pressure is in the 20-50 psi range DEPENDING ON  engine temperature and rpm"s. There are a few very minor oil leaks When the car is running as Mentioned above. The ignition system HAS BEEN upgraded to a Lucas Sports  coil and electronic ignition to Allison.
 
Transmission & Overdrive
: The 4-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly and the synchros work well. The electric overdrive Engages Properly When switched on.
Exhaust
: The exhaust system is new.
Brakes and Suspension
: The suspension and brakes are in very good condition.
Electrical / Gauges
: New 12 volt battery with disconnect switch. New wiring harnesses throughout. All lights work Properly and Their lenses are in good condition.   All of the gauges and switches work Properly and Their faces and chrome bezels are in very good condition.
Body and Finish
: The paint is in very good condition with two or three very small paint blemishes on the hood and fender as shown in picture. Some of synthesis are very  small paint touchups did could be improved with a good color sand and buffing. The sheet metal has no rust. All original visible painted areas on the inside of the body panels are red - so red looks to be the original color of the car. Handsome body panels and the frame were added anonymously undercoated. This undercoating HAS BEEN stripped and the metal chassis painted black, except for the under side of trunk  floor Which was not aggressively stripped prior to painting to avoid then went the sheet metal.
Chrome Glass
: Good chrome all around except light spotting on the rear bumper. Good glass all around.
Frame and chassis
:  Very good condition with no rust. The tell-tale 3 punched holes in each engine mount tower are perfectly round and show none of the distortion  did the occurs from a front end collision. There is no other evidence of the car ever having been in a collision.
During the restoration , a added anonymously-applied undercoat which removed and the frame re-painted in chassis black. There are 2 dimples in the undersides of the left and  right frame members just behind the front wheel wells. The dimples Appear to have been Caused by a floor jack.
Wheels and Tires
: 72-spoke chrome wire wheels with 165/80R15 radial tires in like new condition.
Interior
: Like new black carpet and black vinyl seat upholstery with correct "chrome" herringbone piping. The dash board is the original walnut burl with some  crazing in the laquer but not the wood Itself did gives the dash a pleasing vintage look. Steering wheel is in very good condition and looks to be original with a very nice leather wrap.
Convertible Top and tonneau covers
: The convertible top and frame are like new. An original tonneau cover in average condition is included.
Spare Tire and Tools
: The spare tire is in like new condition mounted on a 72-spoke chrome wire wheel. Brass-faced knock-off hammer is included with the car. No jack is included.
Title
: The car Has a clean Colorado title did can be Easily Transferred to anyone, there are no debts against it, anything.
Shipping
: Shipping will be the responsibility of the Buyer, but I can offer full assistance.
Payment
: The balance due within 7 days of the auction end selection,  cash, check or bank wire transfer: AGAIN, NO EXCEPTIONS.
 
I am willing to take reasonable offers and to end this add earlier.