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Austin Healey 3000
Mark III BJ8 Drophead SOLD
Year
1966
Miles
17,132 miles
Transmission
Manual
Engine Size
3L
Description
There's a cracking book on Healeys that's a must read when you have that certain itch ! It's simply titled 'Original Austin Healey' by Anders Ditlev Clausager, certainly an excellent analysis of this ubiquitous British Sportscar. Our own volume is well thumbed, as literally there are dozen of factory updates and iterations of each model, so vitally important to understand what's in front of you. H...
Vehicle History
Important information about the vehicle's history and condition
Insurance write-off record
History not checked
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Technical Data
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactHistoric vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)
- £0
- FuelThe listing does not say which fuel it uses, so fuel is left out rather than guessed
- Not estimated
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingAutoza's rough estimate for this make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £200–£450
- MOT testFirst registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it
- Not required
- Total of the figures aboveLeaves out fuel, which we could not estimate for this car, so the real yearly cost is higher
- £750–£1,050
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Questions about this Austin Healey 3000
- Where can I view this 1966 Austin Healey 3000?
- This Austin Healey 3000 is located in Rudgwick, UK. Contact Driving Classics Ltd directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Austin Healey 3000?
- The asking price is £49,000. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What is the mileage on this 1966 Austin Healey 3000?
- This Austin Healey 3000 has 17,132 miles on the odometer.
- Is this Austin Healey 3000 automatic or manual?
- This Austin Healey 3000 has a manual gearbox.
- Is this Austin Healey 3000 MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Austin Healey 3000's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Austin Healey 3000 been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Austin Healey 3000?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Austin Healey 3000 at £49,000.
- How much does this Austin Healey 3000 cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost (leaving out fuel, which we could not estimate for this car) is roughly £750–£1,050. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £0 (Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); servicing £200–£450; no MOT due (First registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it). Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Austin Healey 3000?
- Annual road tax (VED): £0 per year. Basis: Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
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