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LOT 120

Proceeds from sale to benefit multiple philanthropic organizations 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Chassis no. HBJ8L 42070 Engine no. 26K/RU 7H16669

Sold for US$61,040 inc. premium
Lot 120

Proceeds from sale to benefit multiple philanthropic organizations
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8

Proceeds from sale to benefit multiple philanthropic organizations
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
Chassis no. HBJ8L 42070
Engine no. 26K/RU 7H16669


2,912cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
2 SU Carburetors
150bhp at 5,250rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with Electric Overdrive
Front Independent Suspension - Live Rear Axle
Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes

*The final iteration of the iconic 'Big Healey'
*Lovely and factory-correct Healey Blue Metallic color
*Well kept, older restoration
*Nicely documented back to 1995


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This lovely example of the final iteration of the Big Healey is finished in the classic color palette of Healey Blue Metallic over Blue leather. It was reported to be the recipient of a frame-ff restoration in 1985. In 2003, the Healey came to Pray Automotive Restorations in Stamford, Connecticut where it was re-restored to its present condition. Receipts and photographs document the work completed.

Today the car features correct Lucas Tripod headlights, a wooden steering wheel, splendid chrome wire wheels. Mechanically, high speed cruising is accomplished with ease thanks to a 4-speed transmission with overdrive, and front disc brakes assist in scrubbing this additional rate of motion. The attention spent on the car over a decade and a half ago has stood the test of time, and to this day the car appears in fine condition. The chrome presents in good condition, and the leather inside has held up alongside the burled walnut veneer.

The seller Tsuru Collection reports that this Big Healey has been regularly driven and is fully capable of being enjoyed on Sunday drives or displayed at local car shows. Driving or showing, it will not disappoint.

Footnotes

The proceeds from the sale of the Tsuru Collection will be deposited into a Donor Advised Fund and then distributed to multiple philanthropic organizations locally, regionally, nationally and globally. The Tsuru family supports and is active in; Houston-based literacy initiatives including the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, faith based needs based education through Yellowstone Academy, relieving the epidemic of homelessness with Star of Hope Mission, reducing the degree divide through support of the college access and completion programs of OneGoal and the Boy Scouts of America. On a global level the Tsurus serve orphans of the Sub-Saharan Africa's AIDS crisis through Family Legacy Mission International.

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