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WHAT A SHAME...PHOTOGRAPHER NOT KNOWN AT THIS TIME.

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My choice for the summer......................to drive up and down the coasts, coast to coast and then into the high country, the big sky country and then, ac

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HELLO FANS,

WHY DO SOME DOGS SUCK EGGS AND OTHERS DON'T ?

THAT'S THE QUESTION OF THE DAY.........ANSWER IT IN 25 WORDS OR LESS, CORRECTLY, AND GET A FREE DECAL....

THANKS AND HAVE A GREAT DAY,

YOUR OL' PAL, EARL

PS...SQUIRREL SEASON IS OPEN ALL YEAR

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WAS ELVIS A NASCAR FAN? DID ELVIS LIKE JACK DANIELS?

WAS ELVIS REALLY A RACING FAN? ACCORDING TO EARL R. STONEBRIDGE, AN AVID NASCAR AND ELVIS FAN, "ELVIS ONCE TRIED TO GET INTO A FRIEND'S CAR AND PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF THE HOLIDAY RACES."

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THE AUSTIN-HEALEY THAT WAS TOPS ON MY LIST: IT STILL IS TOPS

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THE CLASSIC IMAGE THAT WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN THE MINDS OF THOSE THAT LOVE THE AUSTIN-HEALEY

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PICTURES OF AUSTIN HEALEYS I WOULD LIKE TO OWN: DREAM ON

1959 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000

IT WAS BACK IN THE MID TO LATE1960S WHEN I FIRST BEGAN DREAMING ABOUT DRIVING AND OWNING AN AUSTIN-HEALEY.

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LIST PRICE FOR THIS Phase II BJ8   BEAUTY IN WAS $3,628

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A Brief History of The Big Healey's

BY DAVE BROWNELL

Austin-Healey's highly successful six cylinder cars entered their final iteration in 1964 with the BJ8 series, or Mk III. This was the high point in driver and passenger comfort for the "big" Healeys, as they became more of a grand tourer rather than an all-out sports car.

Starting with the dramatically new four-cylinder 100/4 in 1953, Austin-Healeys changed to six-cylinder power in late 1956 with the first 100/6. The 3000 Mk I debuted in 1959, the Mk II in 1961 and the first of the Mk IIIs in 1964.

The Mk IIs differed from the Mk I in the front with a new radiator grille design incorporating vertical bars in place of the previous horizontal theme, and under the hood with three SU HS4 carburetors, which boosted output from 124 to 132 bhp. The MK IIIs reverted to a two-carb setup, while horsepower climbed to 150 thanks to cam, valve and exhaust system tweaks. Styling retained its original look through each generation: softly rounded lines, oval grille and a long hood and short rear deck. Healeys are one of the most attractive of production sports cars, with a style and appearance still pleasing to the eye today.

Mark III cars incorporated a number of mechanical improvements. The overhead-valve six-cylinder gained a new camshaft design and stronger valve springs along with SU HD8 two-inch throat carburetors. A new dual exhaust system with an extra muffler at the rear was in keeping with the emphasis on passenger comfort. Servo brakes became standard and the traditional push-button starter gave way to key start. The transmission was supplied with new ratios, but still had an unsynchronized first gear. The walnut-veneered dashboard now housed an electric tachometer and a 140-mph speedometer.

Other interior changes included seating material of Ambla, the British equivalent of high-grade leatherette. A center console including a padded armrest became standard and door pockets were eliminated. The small rear seating area featured a two-piece seat back that could be folded forward into a handy package tray. In keeping with market demands, roll-up windows had superseded the traditional side curtains, thereby broadening the car's appeal as a practical, everyday driver.

The car offered here is a Phase II BJ8. Phase II cars began in May 1964 with chassis number 26705 and continued through the end of production in March 1968.

Mark III Phase II cars are the culmination of subtle but constant improvement, as they underwent even more changes than the first Mk IIIs. The chassis members under the rear axle were changed from previous cars. Six-leaf rear springs were now standard and the Panhard rod was removed. Wire wheel hubs now had coarser threads and the front sidelamps gained larger lenses, eventually changing to a set of four lenses for separate parking/directional indicators, as of chassis number 31336. Except for very minor changes, mainly to comply with new US and European traffic and safety laws, the Mk III Phase II would continue in this form until the end of series production.

The rugged six-cylinder, 150-hp engine has been proven through millions of miles of owner use and numerous rally and racing victories in the U.S. and Europe. Indeed, the Healey has turned out to be the kind of sports car that the British call a great "all-rounder," as capable of making the daily commute as it is competitive during a weekend of vintage racing.

Years Produced	1964-67
Number Produced	16,314
Original List Price	$3,628
SCM Valuation	$26,500-$36,000 (add 10% for Phase II)
Tune-up Cost	$250
Distributor Caps	$14.95
Chassis # Location	Plate on bulkhead
Engine # Location	Plate on top of block
Club Info	Austin-Healey Club of America, P.O. Box 3220, Monroe, NC 28111
Web Site	http://www.healeycllub.org
Alternatives	Jaguar XKE Series II, Mercedes-Benz 250 SL
Investment Grade	B

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