[Healeys] Original BJ8

[Bob Spidell]

There's a lot of variables to consider (rust/no rust, color, 
maintenance, condition of tires/hood, tools or other 'extras,' 
non/original paint and interior, sale season, ...):

If the car sat in a garage--out of the FL rain and sun--but wasn't 
driven regularly, your friend could expect about $50K give-or-take.  If 
the car was driven at least several times a year, oil changed, rubber 
and other perishable parts replaced, etc. I think he could get $60K or 
more*.

For comparison, here's a nice BJ8--Webers notwithstanding--with a 
certain cachet and 'provenance' that recently sold at B-J:

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1965-AUSTIN-HEALEY-3000-MARK-III-BJ8-CONVERTIBLE-210208

Auction prices aren't necessarily indicative of reality, and auction 
prices appear to me to have dropped across-the-board in the last few 
years but, generally they're higher than private party sales.  I think 
the Webers might have actually reduced the value of this car.  Note I 
believe both buyers AND sellers have to pony up 10% at B-J, so the 
actual cost to the buyer was around $86K, and the seller went home with 
less than $71K.

* all opinions worth what you paid for them ;)

Bob


On 10/22/2017 6:21 PM, R. Lindsay wrote:
> I have a friend that has an all original BJ8 with about 48,000 miles that is interested in selling. The only changes are wing mirrors and chrome wires.  On his behalf, I’m wondering what the value range is and/or where I can get an honest valuation. We are located in SW FL.
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> Thanks for your thoughts. NFI, by the way.
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