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$100,000
San Luis Obispo County, California, USA San Luis Obispo County, California, USA
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San Luis Obispo County, California, USA
75,000 mi TMU
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8

VIN: HBJ8L37129

RULE THE WORLD AUSTIN HEALEY FOR SALE

One of the most recognizable automotive icons in music history is coming to market. The 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (BJ8), featured as the definitive car in the 1.2-billion-view MTV music video Tears for Fears’ "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," will
be offered for sale.

This video was the standard for introducing the world to the thrill of driving a fine British Motor Car. "It’s hard to say no" to the car that taught Californians the real feeling of the open-road experience while also becoming a cultural icon of the1980’s. The hit song along with the video reached No. 1 on the Billboard 100 hits chart in 1985.

This Austin Healey is a meticulously maintained British classic—having undergone a rolling 70 point restoration and residing in California for half a century— Although functional and cosmetic improvements have been made, the car appears exactly as in
the video. The owner notes this is a car he hates to let go, reflecting personal value built over more than 43 years of ownership with the speedometer showing 75,000 miles. The sale includes the original 1980’s California blue plate and DMV registration
documents that definitively tie the car's VIN to the 1985 MTV production.The current owner has driven it only 42,000 miles all these years. The car resides in San Luis Obispo County, California.

In 1985, the video reached millions on MTV. Today, it reaches billions.The video currently sustains a staggering 7 million views monthly on YouTube, with TikTok and Instagram Reels compounding the reach of this car. Because this video/song is consistently appearing on social media, top-tier film soundtracks, and commercials, this car remains in a state of public consciousness that a standard classic car simply cannot match. Most celebrity cars belong to a movie people haven’t thought about in years.The
buyer is not just buying an old British car; they are buying the musical star of a show that never stops playing. This Healey is not just a "one-hit wonder" car but an asset that intersects with pop culture, music history and cinema that will increase in value.

Beyond its significant provenance & hero status, the vehicle is in excellent condition and has been well maintained. It is ideal for weekend cruising, rallies and car shows. This car is a stunning example of the "Big Healey" in its final and most refined year of production plus British Racing Green no less!

This Austin Healey and the dramatic history of the song all come from the original MTV-video. There are many stories to tell your friends plus the enjoyment of driving the most famous Austin Healey in existence. Perhaps it’s time to add a piece of British
Automotive History and a provenance perfect asset to your collection.

Savy buyers that understand the provenance value of this car can submit bids over $100,000 to contact form.
Additional questions are welcome.

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Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1967
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
BJ8
Model Trim
-
Engine
2.9L I6
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
75,000 mi TMU
VIN
HBJ8L37129
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Green
Int. Color Group
Black

Market Summary

The Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 - Mk III (1963 to 1967) market.

CMB $51,336
The CLASSIC.COM Market Benchmark (CMB) represents a benchmark value for vehicles in this market based on data accumulated by CLASSIC.COM. Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle.
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The third and final generation of Austin-Healey 3000, known as the Mk III, was introduced in 1963 for the 1964 model year. The Mk III was on... Learn more.

There are 67 Austin-Healey 3000 for sale across all model years (1959 to 1967) and variants, 31 are BJ8 and 18 are model year 1967 . There were 256 BJ8 sold in the last 5 years.

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