This 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III carries a rich history and classic British sports car appeal. Ordered new in December 1966 by its late owner, who served as a lieutenant junior grade in the US Navy, this car spent decades in Rhode Island before undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment.
From 2011 to 2013, Park Place Holdings of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, meticulously refreshed the vehicle. The car is powered by a 2.9-liter inline-six engine, paired with a four-speed manual transmission equipped with Laycock de Normanville electric overdrive. It is finished in the iconic British Racing Green over black vinyl, a classic combination that honors its heritage.
### Exterior and Features
The Austin-Healey features a folding black soft top, which has been replaced during the refurbishment, complemented by a black top boot. Additional exterior highlights include a hood scoop, a driver-side mirror, bright trim, dual exhaust outlets, and chrome bumpers with overriders. Mounted on silver-painted 15″ knock-off wire wheels, the car rides on 185/65 Hankook Optimo H426 tires.
Braking is managed by front disc brakes and rear drums, with both the braking and suspension systems fully overhauled in the recent refurbishment. Some corrosion is visible on underbody components, consistent with the vehicle’s age.
### Interior
The 2+2 cabin was renewed during restoration, featuring black Ambla vinyl seats with distinctive gold-colored piping. The interior appointments include a wood-faced dashboard, a cabin heater, a locking glovebox, a center armrest, black carpeting, rubber floor mats, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror.
The banjo-style steering wheel frames classic Smiths black-dial instrumentation, including a 140-mph speedometer, a 7,000 rpm tachometer, a fuel-level gauge, and a combination gauge displaying oil pressure and water temperature. The odometer reads just 58,000 miles.
### Mechanical Details
Under the hood, the 2.9-liter inline-six engine is equipped with dual SU HD8 carburetors, delivering a factory-rated 150 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque. Maintenance includes replacement of exhaust-manifold bolts and the battery in 2019.
### Provenance and Documentation
The original owner purchased the Healey through Cars International of Leonia, New Jersey, in December 1966. The car was shipped and delivered to the New York port around April 1, 1967. Documentation from that year confirms the chassis number as HBJ8L40689, though the identification plate is no longer present on the firewall.
The vehicle is currently registered under its engine number, 29KRUH15047. An expired 1968 registration slip, included in the photo gallery, verifies the car’s registration under this engine number at that time. The current Rhode Island registration—valid until February 2025—serves as the vehicle’s ownership document.
### Summary
This 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III is a beautifully maintained and historically significant example, offered for sale by the late owner’s estate. The accompanying paperwork includes the original 1967 purchase documents, a driver’s handbook, service records dating back to 1967, and the up-to-date Rhode Island registration.
For enthusiasts seeking a classic British roadster with documented provenance and a thoughtful restoration, this Austin-Healey represents a rare opportunity.
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