1965 Austin Healey BJ8 MkIII
Serial # HBJ8L31953
Healey Ice Blue Metallic with Ivory Coves and a Blue Interior
Odometer: 26,397 miles
For the past fifty-two years this BJ8 has resided within a twenty-five mile radius of the dealership that sold the
car new, British Motors of Oakland, California. The car is in above average, driver quality condition with no signs
of accident repair work. Extensive service records remain with the car going back to the late 1970’s. The
previous owner kept the car for twenty-five years in Foster City, California. The original Healey Ice Blue Metallic
paint is still visible under the dash and inside the engine bay. In 1980, an appraisal by British Motors described
the car as being in “very good original condition.”
Upon my purchase in August of 2008 I set about doing a sympathetic restoration totaling ~$60,000, and consisting of
paint, upholstery, and mechanical work. The paint process was documented with photos showing the doors, fenders,
and trim all being removed at a cost of $12,000 in March of 2009. The absolute best part about the paintwork is the
accuracy of the Healey Ice Blue color. The metal flake is extremely fine and thus not too bright, and very
consistent with metallics of the 1960’s. Additionally the Ivory coves are the correct shade of warm, bone white.
Inside, the front and rear seats were reupholstered in the correct materials and pattern. A new wood dash was
installed, along with new carpet, kick panels, door seals, and scuff plates. The convertible top and tonneau were
redone in the correct Everflex vinyl.
Mechanically, all systems have been gone through and the car is in great running order. Listed below is an
abbreviated list of the cosmetic and mechanical work performed since my purchase totaling $49,527. The comp

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