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1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ-8 Roadster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Aug. 14, 2026.

$71,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $65,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1964
Make and model
Austin-Healey 100 and 3000
Generation
3000 (BN7, BT7, BJ7, BJ8)
Version
3000 Mk III (BJ8)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
HBJ8L25946
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 81 comparable sales, 8% over its top.

Middle half of sales$35,000 to $60,000
Median$45,500
Sales behind it81Likely

From 81 sales of the Austin-Healey 100 and 3000 3000 Mk III (BJ8) (3000 (BN7, BT7, BJ7, BJ8)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $35,000 and $60,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 8, 2026$50,000
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk IIIBring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$51,000
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk IIIBring a Trailer, July 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 2, 2026$32,000
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 11, 2026$65,000
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk IIIBring a Trailer, Nov. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 21, 2025$32,000
42-Years-Owned 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk IIIBring a Trailer, June 25, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 25, 2025$32,500
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk IIIBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$62,000
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk IIIBring a Trailer, Sept. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 24, 2026$36,500