Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 MKIII - Denis Welch upgrades
A genuine Austin Healey 3000 MkIII, originally delivered to the USA in June 1966 — left‑hand drive, matching numbers and correct factory color combo as confirmed by the BMI Heritage Trust record.
Restored in the Netherlands to nut‑and‑bolt standard by the end of 2003, it was then purchased by a Belgian Bosch Car Service Center owner, who spent the following twenty years crafting it into a incredibly capable and reliable fast-road Healey like you've rarely seen. It was meant to be driven—and driven fast!
It was his pride & joy and that shows in exceptional documentation: binders full of invoices chronologically sorted, accompanied by manuals, technical literature, and its original Healey's driver’s handbook.
Technical details
At the heart of the machine lies a jewel: a Denis Welch Motorsport–enhanced engine, built with the revered competition components that transform a Healey into something altogether more serious. The car’s bumperless look—with overriders, Lucas spot lamps and an unforgettable soundtrack —perfectly mirrors its performance character: classic lines with real bite!
Major Upgrades & Performance Enhancements
• Engine
(competition parts Denis Welch throughout, invoices well over €16.000)
- Denis Welch competition cylinder head
- Lighter alu roller rocker arms kit and Denis Welch rocker cover
- Omega Forged piston set
- Hardened crankshaft
- Stronger con rods and flywheel
- Competition bearings
- Aluminium sump
- Etc...
• Fuel, ignition & exhaust system
- Twin HS8 carburettors
- CSI programmable electronic ignition
- Stainless steel exhaust system with sports manifold
- Innovate Motorsports dual lambda O2 gauge kit for tuning and monitoring.
• Transmission & driveline
- Quaife limited slip differential
- Overdrive for relaxed cruising.
• Chassis & steering
- Long aluminium skidplate to protect sump and gearbox
- Polybush kits all round
- EZ power steering module adjustable in strength + upgraded steering box
- Motolita thick wooden steering wheel.
• Braking
- Front 4‑piston aluminium calipers
- Rear disc conversion for confident stopping
• Electrical & starting
- WOSP high‑output alternator
- High‑torque starter
• Style & extras
- Bumperless look with overriders
- Lucas spotlights & brackets
- Chrome luggage rack also included.
This is a rare chance to acquire a Healey that blends period beauty with true competition-bred engineering.
Finished, tested, and ready to thrill.
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